SCHOTT KL 1600 LED Fibre Optic Light Source for Stereo Microscopy
£705.00
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£705.00
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SCHOTT KL 1600 LED Fibre Optic Light Source for Stereo Microscopy
£705.00
Sale price
£705.00
Regular price
SCHOTT KL 1600 LED Fibre Optic Light Source for Stereo Microscopy
Powerful, flexible LED cold-light illumination for stereo microscopy, imaging and industrial inspection.
High-Performance Fibre-Optic LED Illumination
The SCHOTT KL 1600 LED is a high-performance fibre-optic light source designed for stereo microscopy and a wide range of industrial and life-science inspection applications.
Its white LED light engine provides up to 680 lm of luminous flux, delivering strong illumination while retaining the efficiency and long operating life of LED technology.
A wide range of SCHOTT fibre-optic light guides can be connected to the KL 1600 LED, allowing the same light source to support directional, ring-light, line-light, diffuse and other specialist illumination techniques.
Key Features
680 lm Output
Powerful illumination for demanding microscopy and inspection applications.
Powerful illumination for demanding microscopy and inspection applications.
0–100% Dimming
Continuous intensity adjustment to suit different specimens and applications.
Continuous intensity adjustment to suit different specimens and applications.
Approx. 5600 K
Neutral white LED illumination with stable colour characteristics during dimming.
Neutral white LED illumination with stable colour characteristics during dimming.
Long-Life LED Engine
Approximate LED operating life of up to 50,000 hours.
Approximate LED operating life of up to 50,000 hours.
Low-Noise Cooling
Designed for comfortable use during prolonged microscope work.
Designed for comfortable use during prolonged microscope work.
Integrated Filter Slider
Compatible optical filters can be introduced directly into the illumination path.
Compatible optical filters can be introduced directly into the illumination path.
Technical Specifications
SCHOTT Part Number
150.600
150.600
Light Source
White LED
White LED
Maximum Luminous Flux
680 lm
680 lm
Colour Temperature
Approx. 5600 K
Approx. 5600 K
Dimming
Continuous 0–100%
Continuous 0–100%
LED Lifetime
Approx. 50,000 hours
Approx. 50,000 hours
Operating Voltage
100–240 V AC
100–240 V AC
Dimensions
Approx. 114 × 231 × 137 mm
Approx. 114 × 231 × 137 mm
Weight
Approx. 2.45 kg
Approx. 2.45 kg
Flexible Fibre-Optic Illumination
One of the main advantages of the KL 1600 LED is the ability to change the fibre-optic light guide to suit the specimen and required contrast method.
Gooseneck Light Guides
Directional illumination for creating shadow, texture and surface contrast.
Directional illumination for creating shadow, texture and surface contrast.
Flexible Light Guides
Direct light into confined or difficult-to-access areas.
Direct light into confined or difficult-to-access areas.
Fibre-Optic Ring Lights
More even incident illumination around the microscope objective.
More even incident illumination around the microscope objective.
Darkfield Ring Lights
Low-angle illumination for scratches, particles and fine surface structures.
Low-angle illumination for scratches, particles and fine surface structures.
Line Lights
Narrow linear illumination for inspection and machine-vision applications.
Narrow linear illumination for inspection and machine-vision applications.
Diffuse Illumination
Broad, softer illumination where strong directional shadows are undesirable.
Broad, softer illumination where strong directional shadows are undesirable.
Shared SCHOTT KL Light Guide System
Compatible fibre-optic light guides for the KL 1600 LED, KL 2500 LED and KL 1500 HAL use the same general connection system.
This allows suitable light guides and accessories to be used across these KL light sources where compatibility permits.
KL 300 LED Light Guides Are Different
Most light guides designed specifically for the KL 300 LED use a different connection. Check the individual light-guide specification before ordering.
Optical Filters
The KL 1600 LED incorporates a filter slider for compatible SCHOTT optical filters.
Colour and optical filters can be used to alter illumination characteristics and help optimise visual contrast for particular specimens.
Available filter options include selected blue, red, green, yellow and halogen filters.
SCHOTT KL System Diagram
The SCHOTT KL range is highly modular. This diagram shows the extensive range of fibre-optic light guides, ring lights, line lights, focusing optics, filters and mounting accessories available for the KL 1600 LED and related KL fibre-optic light sources.
Click the diagram to open a larger version and explore the available system configurations.
Click the diagram to view full size.
Typical Applications
Stereo Microscopy
High-intensity fibre-optic illumination for routine and demanding microscope work.
High-intensity fibre-optic illumination for routine and demanding microscope work.
Industrial Inspection
Flexible illumination for manufactured components, electronics and precision parts.
Flexible illumination for manufactured components, electronics and precision parts.
Digital Imaging
Stable LED illumination for microscope imaging and documentation.
Stable LED illumination for microscope imaging and documentation.
Life Science
Fibre-optic cold-light illumination helps minimise heat reaching sensitive specimens.
Fibre-optic cold-light illumination helps minimise heat reaching sensitive specimens.
Quality Control
Flexible illumination geometry for visual inspection and documentation.
Flexible illumination geometry for visual inspection and documentation.
Machine Vision
Compatible specialist light guides can be integrated into imaging and inspection systems.
Compatible specialist light guides can be integrated into imaging and inspection systems.
SCHOTT Fibre-Optic Illumination in Action
Choosing the correct fibre-optic light guide is just as important as choosing the light source. This SCHOTT video demonstrates different incident-light fibre guides and shows how illumination geometry can be matched to the specimen.
Technical Resources
SCHOTT KL brochures, datasheets, manuals and illumination guides are available through the Auckland Scientific Technical Resource Centre.
Auckland Scientific – Illumination Support
The performance of a fibre-optic system depends not only on the light source but also on selecting the correct light guide and illumination geometry.
Tell us what you are inspecting and the microscope you are using and we can help select the appropriate KL 1600 LED light guide, ring light, filters, focusing optics and mounting accessories.
Fibre-optic light guides, optical filters and accessories are supplied separately unless specifically included in the selected configuration. Product specifications are subject to manufacturer changes.