{"product_id":"schott-kl-diffuse-light-panel-for-fibre-optic-illumination-500-100","title":"SCHOTT KL Diffuse Light Panel for Fibre Optic Illumination – 500.100","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 Diffuse Light Panel for Fibre Optic Illumination – 500.100\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n      Broad, diffuse fibre-optic illumination for 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      Soft, Even Illumination Across a Larger Area\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The SCHOTT 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel is designed to provide broad, evenly distributed illumination from a compatible SCHOTT KL fibre-optic light source.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Unlike a concentrated spot or directional light guide, the diffuse panel spreads the incoming light across a larger area. This can help reduce hard shadows and create more uniform lighting across the specimen.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      It is particularly useful for microscopy, imaging, quality control and inspection applications where a softer and more even illumination field is preferred.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- REQUIRED COMPONENT --\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      The Diffuse Panel Requires a Light Guide\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The SCHOTT 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel requires the\n      \u003cstrong\u003e155.103 flexible single-branch light guide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The 155.103 is an \u003cstrong\u003eØ8 mm × 1000 mm flexible fibre-optic light guide\u003c\/strong\u003e which transfers the illumination from the KL light source to the diffuse panel.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      If you do not already own this light guide, choose either the \u003cstrong\u003ePanel + Light Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e option or the \u003cstrong\u003eComplete KL2500LED System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- OPTIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Available Options\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- PANEL ONLY --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 9px; padding: 17px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n        Diffuse Light Panel Only\n      \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500.100\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n        For customers who already own the required\n        \u003cstrong\u003e155.103 Ø8 mm flexible light guide\u003c\/strong\u003e and a suitable SCHOTT KL light source.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- PANEL + GUIDE --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 9px; padding: 17px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n        Panel + Required Light Guide\n      \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        500.100 + 155.103\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Includes:\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSCHOTT 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSCHOTT 155.103 Ø8 mm × 1000 mm Flexible Light Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n        Ideal for customers who already own a suitable SCHOTT KL light source.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- COMPLETE SYSTEM --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 2px solid #0077b6; border-radius: 9px; padding: 17px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n        Complete KL2500LED Diffuse Illumination System\n      \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        500.100 + 155.103 + 250.400 + 400.053\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Includes:\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSCHOTT 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSCHOTT 155.103 Ø8 mm × 1000 mm Flexible Light Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSCHOTT KL2500LED Light Source – P\/N 250.400\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSCHOTT UK Power Cord – P\/N 400.053\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- SYSTEM CONFIGURATION --\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      Complete Ready-to-Use Configuration\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      SCHOTT recommends the \u003cstrong\u003eKL2500LED\u003c\/strong\u003e light source for use with the 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\n        KL2500LED → 155.103 Ø8 mm Light Guide → 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel\n      \u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      The complete UK system option also includes the correct SCHOTT UK power cord, so the main illumination components are supplied together.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY DETAILS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Key Components\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;\"\u003eDiffuse Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT 500.100\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eRequired Light Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT 155.103\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eLight Guide Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ø8 mm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eLight Guide Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      1000 mm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eRecommended Light Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      KL2500LED – 250.400\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eUK Power Cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      400.053\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- KL2500LED --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    SCHOTT KL2500LED\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 \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT KL2500LED\u003c\/strong\u003e is the recommended fibre-optic light source for the 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Its high illumination output makes it particularly suitable for transferring light through the larger Ø8 mm fibre bundle used with the diffuse panel.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      The KL2500LED accepts a range of SCHOTT fibre-optic light guides and illumination accessories, allowing the light source to be reused for other microscopy and inspection configurations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW IT WORKS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    How the System Works\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The KL2500LED generates the illumination, which is transferred through the 155.103 fibre-optic light guide to the diffuse panel.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The panel then distributes the light over a broader area rather than projecting it from a small point source.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This helps create softer illumination with reduced directional shadowing.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- BENEFITS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Benefits of Diffuse Illumination\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;\"\u003eEven Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Distributes light over a larger viewing area.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eReduced Hard Shadows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Helps soften strong directional shadowing from raised specimen features.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eConsistent Imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Uniform illumination can help improve consistency when capturing microscope images.\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 Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      The light source can be positioned away from the specimen while illumination is delivered through the fibre guide.\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=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eStereo Microscopy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Broad illumination for larger specimens and working areas.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Inspection of components where strong directional shadows are undesirable.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eImaging \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Useful where repeatable illumination is important for image capture.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      General visual inspection and documentation of manufactured components.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- WHICH OPTION --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Which Option Should I Choose?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 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;\"\u003eAlready Have 155.103?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Choose \u003cstrong\u003eDiffuse Light Panel Only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eAlready Have a Suitable KL Light Source?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Choose \u003cstrong\u003ePanel + Ø8 mm Light Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #0077b6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eStarting from Scratch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Choose the \u003cstrong\u003eComplete KL2500LED Diffuse Illumination System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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, manuals and technical information 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  \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 what you are inspecting and the microscope or imaging system you are using and we can help determine whether diffuse, ring-light, transmitted or directional fibre-optic illumination is the most suitable solution.\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    The SCHOTT 500.100 Diffuse Light Panel requires the 155.103 Ø8 mm flexible light guide. SCHOTT recommends the KL2500LED light source for this configuration. Product specifications are subject to manufacturer changes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Diffuse Light Panel Only","offer_id":59427308863813,"sku":"500.100","price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Panel + Ø8 mm Light Guide","offer_id":59427308896581,"sku":"500.100 + 155.103","price":680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete System – Panel + Light Guide + KL2500LED + UK Lead","offer_id":59427308929349,"sku":"500.100 + 155.103 + 250.400 + 400.053","price":1830.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/500.100.jpg?v=1789918540","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/schott-kl-diffuse-light-panel-for-fibre-optic-illumination-500-100","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}