Leica Microsystems has announced the launch of the Fluo Led400 and Fluo Led100 Led illumination systems designed to offer superlative image quality for fluorescence applications.
The Leica Fluo Led400 is flexible enough to tackle the many fluorescence applications in cell biology and neurobiology.
It has five precentred Led modules that can be freely combined for multicolour experiments with different wavelengths.
The compact illumination unit is directly connected to the microscope.
If additional wavelength is required, individual Led modules can be exchanged.
The narrow-band Led light generates vibrant fluorescent colours and high-contrast images due to the minimisation of stray light, as well as being gentle on the sample.
The Leds can be switched on and off and continuously, adjusted via the convenient touch panel - achieving reproducible results without damaging the samples.
Further advantages of Leds include their stable excitation intensity, giving reliable quantitative analysis results.
They are instantly ready for use after they are switched on, work for 10,000 hours and are practically maintenance-free.
The Leica Fluo Led100 is suitable for applications that require on fluorochrome.
In pathology, cytology, microbiology and immunohistochemistry, where only fluorescein is normally used, this compact and user-friendly Led illumination with its excitation wavelength of 470nm is ideal.
Other wavelengths are available on request.
The illumination unit works without a ballast, can be easily connected to all Leica DM1000- 3000 microscopes equipped for fluorescence, requires no centring and is easy to use.
The Leica Fluo Led 100 is also an alternative to traditional illumination systems in terms of acquisition cost.
