{"product_id":"schott-kl-1600-led-fibre-optic-light-source-for-stereo-microscopy","title":"SCHOTT KL 1600 LED Fibre Optic Light Source for Stereo Microscopy","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 KL 1600 LED Fibre Optic Light Source for Stereo Microscopy\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n      Powerful, flexible LED cold-light illumination for stereo microscopy, imaging and industrial inspection.\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      High-Performance Fibre-Optic LED Illumination\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT KL 1600 LED\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance fibre-optic light source designed for stereo microscopy and a wide range of industrial and life-science inspection applications.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Its white LED light engine provides up to \u003cstrong\u003e680 lm\u003c\/strong\u003e of luminous flux, delivering strong illumination while retaining the efficiency and long operating life of LED technology.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      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.\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;\"\u003e680 lm Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Powerful illumination for demanding microscopy and inspection applications.\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;\"\u003e0–100% Dimming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Continuous intensity adjustment to suit different specimens and applications.\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. 5600 K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Neutral white LED illumination with stable colour characteristics during dimming.\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;\"\u003eLong-Life LED Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Approximate LED operating life of up to 50,000 hours.\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;\"\u003eLow-Noise Cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Designed for comfortable use during prolonged microscope work.\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;\"\u003eIntegrated Filter Slider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Compatible optical filters can be introduced directly into the illumination path.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Technical Specifications\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      150.600\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eLight Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      White LED\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eMaximum Luminous Flux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      680 lm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eColour Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Approx. 5600 K\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eDimming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Continuous 0–100%\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eLED Lifetime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Approx. 50,000 hours\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      100–240 V AC\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Approx. 114 × 231 × 137 mm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Approx. 2.45 kg\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- FLEXIBLE ILLUMINATION --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Flexible Fibre-Optic Illumination\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\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;\"\u003eGooseneck Light Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Directional illumination for creating shadow, texture and surface contrast.\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;\"\u003eFlexible Light Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Direct light into confined or difficult-to-access areas.\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;\"\u003eFibre-Optic Ring Lights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      More even incident illumination 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;\"\u003eDarkfield Ring Lights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Low-angle illumination for scratches, particles and fine surface structures.\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;\"\u003eLine Lights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Narrow linear illumination for inspection and machine-vision applications.\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;\"\u003eDiffuse Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Broad, softer illumination where strong directional shadows are undesirable.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f1f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #0077b6; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0077b6;\"\u003e\n      Shared SCHOTT KL Light Guide System\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Compatible fibre-optic light guides for the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eKL 1600 LED, KL 2500 LED and KL 1500 HAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      use the same general connection system.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      This allows suitable light guides and accessories to be used across these KL light sources where compatibility permits.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- KL300 WARNING --\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 Guides Are Different\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Most light guides designed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eKL 300 LED\u003c\/strong\u003e use a different connection. Check the individual light-guide specification before ordering.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- OPTICAL FILTERS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Optical Filters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The KL 1600 LED incorporates a filter slider for compatible SCHOTT optical filters.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Colour and optical filters can be used to alter illumination characteristics and help optimise visual contrast for particular specimens.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Available filter options include selected blue, red, green, yellow and halogen filters.\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 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 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Click the diagram to open a larger version and explore the available system configurations.\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 fibre optic illumination system diagram showing KL 1600 LED compatible light guides ring lights line lights filters and accessories\" 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!-- 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      High-intensity fibre-optic illumination for routine and demanding microscope work.\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      Flexible illumination for manufactured components, electronics and precision parts.\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      Stable LED illumination for microscope imaging and documentation.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Fibre-optic cold-light illumination helps minimise heat reaching sensitive specimens.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Flexible illumination geometry for visual inspection and documentation.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMachine Vision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Compatible specialist light guides can be integrated into imaging and inspection systems.\n    \u003c\/div\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      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.\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!-- 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, datasheets, manuals and illumination guides 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\/manuals\/\" 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 Manuals\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; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0;\"\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\u003e\n      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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      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.\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    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59418848592197,"sku":"150.600 + 400.053","price":705.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/kl1600.jpg?v=1789838514","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/schott-kl-1600-led-fibre-optic-light-source-for-stereo-microscopy","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}