{"product_id":"schott-6-point-fibre-optic-ring-light-for-kl-300-led-172-601","title":"SCHOTT 6-Point Fibre Optic Ring Light for KL 300 LED – 172.601","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #1f2937; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077b6 0%, #00a6d6 100%); color: #ffffff; padding: 28px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.25; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      SCHOTT 6-Point Fibre Optic Ring Light for KL 300 LED – 172.601\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n      Six-point fibre-optic incident illumination for more even, controlled stereo microscopy lighting from the SCHOTT KL 300 LED.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0; font-size: 21px;\"\u003e\n      Fibre-Optic Ring Illumination for the KL 300 LED\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT 172.601\u003c\/strong\u003e is a six-point fibre-optic ring light designed for use with the \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT KL 300 LED\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-light source.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Six fibre-optic illumination points are positioned around the microscope objective, directing light towards the specimen from several directions rather than from a single source.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      This provides more balanced incident illumination and can reduce the strong directional shadows produced by single-branch light guides while retaining the advantages of fibre-optic cold light.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Key Features\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003e6-Point Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Light is delivered around the objective from six positions.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eØ66 mm Inner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Designed for mounting around compatible stereo microscope objectives.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eApprox. 900 mm Fibre Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Flexible connection between the ring light and KL 300 LED source.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eCold-Light Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Fibre optics help minimise heat reaching the specimen.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL DETAILS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Technical Details\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eSCHOTT Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      172.601\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eIllumination Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Fibre-optic incident ring light\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eNumber of Illumination Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      6\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eInner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ø66 mm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eFlexible Fibre Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Approx. 900 mm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003ePrimary Light Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT KL 300 LED\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY RING LIGHT --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Why Use a Ring Light?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A directional fibre guide illuminates a specimen predominantly from one side. A ring-light arrangement distributes illumination around the optical axis, which can make many specimens easier to inspect.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eReduced Directional Shadows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Multiple illumination points help reduce heavy shadowing from one direction.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eBalanced Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Light reaches the specimen from around the microscope objective.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eSimple Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Once mounted, the illumination remains aligned with the microscope optical axis.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eStereo Microscopy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Particularly useful for routine viewing and inspection of three-dimensional specimens.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- MOUNTING ADAPTERS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Ring Light Mounting Adapters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Depending on the microscope objective or mounting interface, an adapter may be required to fit the Ø66 mm ring light.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eP\/N 157.450\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ø66 mm ring light to Ø58 mm objective\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eP\/N 157.452\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ø66 mm ring light to Ø60 mm objective\u003cbr\u003e\n      Nikon No. 27102\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eP\/N 157.454\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ø66 mm ring light to M47 × 0.75 thread\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eP\/N 157.456\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ø66 mm ring light to M55 × 0.75 thread\u003cbr\u003e\n      Nikon No. 11704\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border-left: 5px solid #d79b00; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #805c00;\"\u003e\n      KL 300 LED Light Source Required\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The 172.601 is a passive fibre-optic ring light and does not contain its own light source.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      It must be connected to a compatible \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT KL 300 LED\u003c\/strong\u003e fibre-optic light source. A suitable microscope mounting adapter may also be required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- SYSTEM DIAGRAM --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    SCHOTT KL 300 LED System Diagram\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The six-point ring light forms part of the modular SCHOTT KL 300 LED illumination system. The diagram below shows the KL 300 LED together with its ring light, directional light guides, transmitted-light stage, focusing optics and mounting accessories.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/KL_diagram.jpg?v=1789923056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: block; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/KL_diagram.jpg?v=1789923056\" alt=\"SCHOTT KL 300 LED system diagram including 172.601 six point fibre optic ring light\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: auto; margin: 18px auto 8px auto; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 8px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Click the diagram to view full size.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- VIDEO --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    SCHOTT Fibre-Optic Illumination in Action\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      This SCHOTT video demonstrates fibre-optic incident illumination techniques for stereo microscopy, including how different light-guide arrangements affect specimen illumination and contrast.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; background: #000000; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Z1HWBx0h0-8\" title=\"SCHOTT Fibre Optic Light Guides for Incident Illumination\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z1HWBx0h0-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d9f0fa; border: 1px solid #0077b6; color: #005f91 !important; text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n        Watch Video on YouTube\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Typical Applications\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eStereo Microscopy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Balanced incident illumination for routine microscope observation.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Examine manufactured components and assemblies with reduced directional shadowing.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Useful for PCB, solder-joint and component inspection.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      More balanced illumination for microscope image capture and documentation.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL RESOURCES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Technical Resources\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    SCHOTT KL brochures, system information and technical resources are available through the Auckland Scientific Technical Resource Centre.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downloads.auckland-scientific.co.uk\/schott\/brochures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d9f0fa; border: 1px solid #0077b6; color: #005f91 !important; text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n      SCHOTT Brochures \u0026amp; Datasheets\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downloads.auckland-scientific.co.uk\/schott\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d9f0fa; border: 1px solid #0077b6; color: #005f91 !important; text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      SCHOTT Microscopy Videos\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- SUPPORT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f1f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #0077b6; padding: 20px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0; border: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n      Auckland Scientific – Illumination Support\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Tell us your microscope model and objective mounting diameter and we can help confirm the correct adapter and KL 300 LED configuration for the 172.601 ring light.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- SMALL PRINT --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #6b7280; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    KL 300 LED light source and microscope mounting adapter are supplied separately unless specifically included in the selected configuration. Product specifications are subject to manufacturer changes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59419350303045,"sku":"172.601","price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/6pointringlight1.webp?v=1789841737","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/schott-6-point-fibre-optic-ring-light-for-kl-300-led-172-601","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}