LED Light Source for Microscopy
The niji from Bluebox Optics is a revolutionary and innovative LED light source that is ideally suited to the demands of fluorescence microscopy.
With light emission from up to seven individually addressable, individually filtered LED channels that simultaneously emit light through a single combined light guide, the niji delivers powerful, multi-wavelength excitation from the UV to the NIR, specifically for single and multiband fluorescence microscopy.
The niji takes LEDs to a new level.
Features
Modular Channels
Up to seven channels – user fit*
Sources
Solid state LED
Wavelength Range
380 - 730 nm available
Noise Level
Approx. 47 dB
Bandpass Filters
Individual bandpass filter holders for each channel
Light Interface
Liquid light guide with microscope collimators, available separately
Connection
USB -A (powered), USB-B, RS232 (serial), and TTL via a 15-way connector
Operation
Control via dedicated software, MicroManager, tablet, or third party software
Programmable Commands
XML upload for complete flexibility
Optical Safety
Key switch, light guide, and lid-off interlock
Dimensions (L x W x H)
315 x 288 x 107 mm
Weight
4.7 kg
Warranty
12 months, optional 3 years
*The niji modular chassis allows user upgrades.
Light Output
UV
HPUV*
Royal Blue
Blue
Cyan
Green/ Yellow
Red
Far Red
Wavelength (nm)
395
390
445
470
505
556
635
725
Bandwidth FWHM (nm)
10
15
18
19
31
62
18
38
Typ. Optical Power (mW)
120
330
200
185
90
700
250
140
Recommended
Filter Sets
LED-DAPI-
A-000
LED-DAPI-
A-000
LED-CFP-
A-000
LED-FITC-
A-000
LED-YFP-
A-000
LED-TRITC- A-000
LED-mCherry-
A-000
LED-Cy5-
A-000
LED-Cy7-
A/B-000
* Option requires HPUV chassis
Note: Optical output powers are given for a ø3 mm liquid light guide, use of a ø5 mm light guide will provide approximately 50% more power. Wavelengths and powers are approximate and may vary on LED batch. Each niji will be supplied with full optical power and wavelength test data.
Based around a uniquely reconfigurable mainframe, LEDs and filters can be changed by the user in minutes, offering additional excitation centre wavelengths, excitation bands, and output power options, dramatically expanding the capability of the niji.Wavelength, power, and emission channel can all be controlled, individually or simultaneously, using the manual controller (tablet) or via software.
Constant current and constant optical power LED drive modes are both selectable, enabling fast imaging speed and high excitation power stability over long periods.
Software control options are numerous and the niji can be integrated into a microscope application in a variety of ways.
Fully compatible with MicroManager and MicroManager 2, the niji can also be operated with a wide range of industry standard microscope software packages (when operating in compatibility mode via RS232).
The niji is also mechanically compatible with most standard microscopes. Numerous adaptors, light guides, and collimators are available off the shelf, to help to simplify the task.
Furthermore, great care has been taken to make the niji one of the quietest LED sources on the market. With optimised fans running only when needed, you’ll be able to hear yourself think and work, knowing that vibrations at the microscope are minimised.
If funds are tight or you don’t know what wavelengths you might need in future, the niji provides the perfect solution, combining a low cost entry point with a low cost upgrade path.
Multi-channel 7 LED light source for fluorescence microscopy
User changeable LEDs and filters Individual excitation filters
Fully compatible with most micro- scopes and microscope software
Future-proofed investment and upgrade path
Low cost entry point
Individual Wavelength Spectrum
Product Codes
BN7-MF-7-3-002
Complete niji system
including all 7 LED modules (no filters)
BN7-MF-0-3-002
niji 7 mainframe only with no modules
BN7-MF-7-3-003 HPUV
Complete HPUV niji system
including all 7 LED modules (no filters)
BN7-MF-0-3-003 HPUV
niji 7 mainframe only with no modules (HPUV)
BN7-LED-390-001
niji 7 UV 390nm LED module
BN7-LED-390HP-002
niji 7 High power UV 390nm LED module (requires HP mainframe)
BN7-LED-440-001
niji 7 Royal Blue 440nm LED module
BN7-LED-470-001
niji 7 Blue 470nm LED module
BN7-LED-510-001
niji 7 Cyan 510nm LED module
BN7-LED-550-001
niji 7 GY 550nm LED module
BN7-LED-630-001
niji 7 Red 630nm LED module
BN7-LED-720-001
niji 7 Far Red 720nm LED module
Operating Requirements
Line Voltage
110V & 240V AC
Line Frequency
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
350 VA
Operating Temperature
10 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature
-10 to 60 °C
Humidity
40% to 70% RH
LED sources have a number of advantages over mercury lamps:
Low power consumption delivers significant savings in whole life cost
Zero toxicity materials are safer and easier to dispose of
Reduced out-of-band photo bleaching and filter bleed-through delivers clearer images
Controllable low level light results in reduced photo toxicity
商品属性 [波长] 380 - 730 nm available