{"product_id":"schott-transmitted-light-stage-for-kl-fibre-optic-illumination-122-150","title":"SCHOTT Transmitted Light Stage for KL Fibre Optic Illumination – 122.150","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 Transmitted Light Stage for KL Fibre Optic Illumination – 122.150\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n      Fibre-optic transmitted-light stage for illuminating transparent and semi-transparent specimens from below.\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      Transmitted Illumination for Stereo Microscopy\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT 122.150 Transmitted Light Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e converts a compatible KL fibre-optic illumination system into a transmitted-light arrangement for stereo microscopy.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Instead of illuminating the specimen from above, light is directed through the stage from below. This makes transmitted illumination particularly useful for transparent, translucent and thin specimens.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      It can also be used for silhouette and dimensional inspection where a clearly defined specimen outline is required.\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;\"\u003eØ84 mm Stage Insert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Designed for integration into compatible microscope base plates.\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 Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Uses a compatible SCHOTT KL light source and fibre light guide.\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;\"\u003eLight Guides up to Ø5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Compatible with suitable fibre-optic light guides up to 5 mm diameter.\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;\"\u003eOptional Polarisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Can be combined with the SCHOTT 158.500 polarising filter attachment.\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      122.150\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eIllumination Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Transmitted light \/ back illumination\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eStage Insert Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ø84 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 Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Up to Ø5 mm\n    \u003c\/div\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 Transmitted Illumination Works\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      A compatible fibre-optic light guide carries light from the SCHOTT KL light source to the transmitted-light stage.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The illumination then passes upward through the specimen towards the microscope objective.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Contrast is created by differences in light transmission or absorption within the specimen, making internal structures, edges and outlines easier to observe.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- APPLICATION TYPES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal for Transparent \u0026amp; Translucent Specimens\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\u003eBiological Specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Observe transparent or semi-transparent samples using illumination from below.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eThin Plastics \u0026amp; Films\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Inspect transparency, inclusions, edges and material features.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Organisms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Useful for stereo microscopy of small translucent biological samples.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDimensional Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Produce clearly defined silhouettes for viewing the outline of opaque components.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- POLARISATION --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Optional Polarised Transmitted Light\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 stage can be combined with the \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT 158.500 Polarising Filter Attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      The attachment is rotatable and provides an additional contrast technique for specimens where polarisation helps reveal structures that may be difficult to see using conventional transmitted illumination.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- BASE ADAPTERS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Microscope Base Adapters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    SCHOTT offers adapters allowing the Ø84 mm transmitted-light stage to be installed into several common microscope base-plate openings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 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 157.630\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Adapter for Ø90 mm base plate\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 157.600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Adapter for Ø100 mm base plate\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 157.610\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Adapter for Ø120 mm base plate\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 157.620\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Adapter for Ø180 mm base plate\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      Light Source \u0026amp; Light Guide Required\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The 122.150 is a transmitted-light stage rather than a self-contained illuminator.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      A suitable \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOTT KL fibre-optic light source and compatible light guide\u003c\/strong\u003e are required to provide illumination.\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 transmitted-light stage forms part of SCHOTT's modular KL fibre-optic illumination system. The diagram below shows the stage alongside compatible light sources, light guides, polarisation accessories, focusing optics and mounting components.\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 including transmitted light stage 122.150\" 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      Transmitted illumination for transparent and translucent specimens.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBiological Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Observation of thin and light-transmitting biological material.\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 thin plastics, films and transparent manufactured components.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2D Measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Produce high-contrast silhouettes for dimensional inspection.\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 and system 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 your microscope model, base-plate diameter and the type of specimen you are viewing and we can help select the appropriate transmitted-light stage adapter, fibre light guide, KL light source and polarisation 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    Light source, fibre-optic light guide, base adapter and polarising 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":"Transmitted Light Stage Only","offer_id":59419453587781,"sku":"122.150","price":124.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transmitted Light Stage + Polarising Filter","offer_id":59419453620549,"sku":"122.150 + 158.500","price":287.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/transmittedlightstageandpolariser.jpg?v=1789843269","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/schott-transmitted-light-stage-for-kl-fibre-optic-illumination-122-150","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}