59258 Features

• UL, CE, and C-UL approved for global use
• All Fiber-Lite Illuminators are backed with a 3 year warranty

The 59258 delivers 350,000 foot candles of high-intensity, cold light illumination when coupled with any of our fiber optic light guides which provides a lamp life of over 200 hours at full intensity. The 59258 is ideal for applications that require a flexible light source, this unit features single gooseneck illuminator that allow the user to position the light source at designed angles.

Illuminators
This unit offers safe and hassle-free operation and mates securely with standard MI-Series microscopy light guides, eliminating adapters. The MI-150 delivers 350,000 foot candles of high-intensity, cold light illumination when coupled with any of our fiber optic light guides. Standard MI-150 provides a lamp life of over 200 hours at full intensity. This unit is available separately or as part of a complete fiber optic illumination system.

Straight Single Fiber Optic Light Guides (standard light guides) are made from .55N.A borosilica glass fibers with standard end tips that will easily adapt to Fiber-Lite Illuminators. They are covered with a standard PVC covered mono-coil sheathing and have temperature ratings of -40 to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. They are available in varying lengths and diameters to suit your specific needs. If you are unable to find the fiber optic light guide to suit your needs please contact us as not all products are shown on website or check out our custom fiber optic capabilities.

Gooseneck Light Guides
Ideal for applications that require a flexible light source, this unit features single or dual gooseneck illuminators that allow the user to position the light source at designed angles. Gooseneck light guides are self supporting, durable and adjustable and provide light in the area where needed without additional stands or accessories. Gooseneck light guides come in both single and bifurcated configurations. They are available in multiple sizes and in custom configurations.

59253 Coolight Illuminator, LED, Single Gooseneck

Advantages vs. halogen and metal halide lamps

• long life
• energy efficient
• true “cool light” source
• interchangeable fiber optic interface adapter
• smaller package
• minimal color temperature variation when dimmed and over lifetime
• fast warm-up and output stabilization
• no high voltage power supply

Why This Matters

• Long life  >25,000 hours saves money.  A typical  150W  EKE halogen bulb will require 125 replacements before the LED fiber illuminator reaches 70% of its original light output. At $27.50 *125 the cost for replacement lamps is $3,438.00
• Long life LED sources are environmentally responsible. Helps keep waste out of landfills.
  Energy use is just one-third that of a 150W halogen.
• Halogen lamps turn yellow when aged and when dimmed. LED’s provide consistent color temperature throughout their lifetime.
• LED’s have almost no infrared energy - they are truly a cool light source.A 150W halogen lamp operates between 260°F - 340°F (126°C – 171°C). Halogens can burn plastic fibers and fingers. LEDs are cooler and safer.
• Halogen lamps transmit IR heat that can damage a sample / specimen.
• Halogen lamps require costly IR filters that have to be replaced over time.

Complete 59253 system includes:

• high intensity LED light engine optimized for fiber optic use
• power stabilized, electronic LED driver
• variable, manual intensity control
• universal power supply for 100/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• front panel illuminated on-off switch
• stackable enclosure with integrated molded handle
• fiber interface adapters available for large and small diameter fiber optic light guides
• Built-in, low noise cooling fan
• Power cord sets for North America, Europe or UK

59253 Specs

*   Coupled into 5 mm fiber optic bundle of NA = 0.6
**  Coupled into 8 mm fiber optic bundle of NA = 0.6
*** Calculated based on fiber optic throughput of 60%

Fiber optics with an active area of 3 mm—10 mm can be used with the LMI-6000; however, output flux will vary based on fiber diameter. Mechanically accommodates ferrules up to 25 mm outer diameter.