The Lumen200 fluorescence illumination system from Prior Scientific offers the research microscopist a number of key benefits when compared to traditional mercury vapour lamps
Prior Scientific says its Lumen200 fluorescence illumination system offers equivalent or better intensity across the spectrum without compromise on the dyes which can be used.
The light output can be attenuated manually or automatically depending on the specific Lumen model.
Excitation wavelength can be automatically selected at high speed using the Lumen 200pro.
Furthermore, there is a large reduction in the amount of heat and vibration that is transferred to the microscope helping to speed up imaging.
One of the most significant benefits however is the improved lamp life available.
The Lumen produces 2000 hours of stable output from each lamp compared to 100 hours from a 50W Mercury Lamp.
If each 50W mercury lamp costs £150 on average this means a running cost of around £3000 per year compared to £340 per year for a Lumen200.
