{"product_id":"schott-visiled-darkfield-mounting-accessories-extension-tubes","title":"SCHOTT VisiLED Darkfield Mounting Accessories \u0026 Extension Tubes","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 VisiLED Darkfield Mounting Accessories \u0026amp; Extension Tubes\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n      Mounting adapters, extension tubes and brackets for configuring compatible SCHOTT VisiLED darkfield illumination systems.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\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      Configure Your VisiLED Darkfield System\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      SCHOTT offers several mounting arrangements for the VisiLED darkfield illumination system, allowing the darkfield ring light to be combined with a brightfield ring light, mounted to a suitable microscope objective or supported independently.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Select the component required for your existing system. If you are configuring a complete new darkfield installation, Auckland Scientific can help identify the correct combination of parts.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- ACCESSORIES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Available Mounting Accessories\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- 400.500 --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      Darkfield to Brightfield Ring Light Adapter – P\/N 400.500\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Adapter for combining a compatible VisiLED darkfield ring light with a VisiLED brightfield ring-light system.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Designed for configurations with working distances in the approximate \u003cstrong\u003e30–110 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e range.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- 400.510 --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      Darkfield to Ø66 \/ Ø70 mm Objective Adapter – P\/N 400.510\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Adapter for mounting the compatible VisiLED darkfield ring light to a microscope objective or mounting interface with an outside diameter of approximately Ø66 or Ø70 mm.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Intended for configurations with a working distance of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–50 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- 157.569 --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      Darkfield Extension Tube – 30–50 mm – P\/N 157.569\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Ø66 mm extension tube for configuring compatible SCHOTT darkfield systems within an approximate \u003cstrong\u003e30–50 mm working-distance range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- 157.567 --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      Darkfield Extension Tube – 50–80 mm – P\/N 157.567\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Ø66 mm extension tube for configuring compatible SCHOTT darkfield systems within an approximate \u003cstrong\u003e50–80 mm working-distance range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- 157.562 --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      Darkfield Extension Tube – 80–110 mm – P\/N 157.562\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Ø66 mm extension tube for configuring compatible SCHOTT darkfield systems within an approximate \u003cstrong\u003e80–110 mm working-distance range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- 400.512 --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      Darkfield Ring Light Mounting Bracket – 2 × M6 – P\/N 400.512\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Dedicated mounting bracket for the \u003cstrong\u003eVisiLED S40-10D Darkfield Ring Light – P\/N 400.300\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Incorporates \u003cstrong\u003e2 × M6 mounting threads\u003c\/strong\u003e for independent support of the darkfield illumination head in a suitable microscope or inspection arrangement.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- SYSTEM DIAGRAM --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0; font-size: 21px;\"\u003e\n      VisiLED Modular System Diagram\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The SCHOTT VisiLED system diagram shows the different brightfield, darkfield and mounting configurations available within the modular illumination system.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/Visiled_modular.png?v=1789851718\" 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\/Visiled_modular.png?v=1789851718\" alt=\"SCHOTT VisiLED modular illumination system showing darkfield and brightfield mounting configurations\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 900px; height: auto; margin: 18px auto 8px auto; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; 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 enlarge.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- SELECTION GUIDE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Which Component Do I Need?\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;\"\u003eCombine Brightfield \u0026amp; Darkfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Use \u003cstrong\u003e400.500\u003c\/strong\u003e with the appropriate system configuration.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eMount to Ø66 \/ Ø70 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Use \u003cstrong\u003e400.510\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;\"\u003e30–50 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Extension tube \u003cstrong\u003e157.569\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;\"\u003e50–80 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Extension tube \u003cstrong\u003e157.567\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;\"\u003e80–110 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Extension tube \u003cstrong\u003e157.562\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;\"\u003eIndependent M6 Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Use bracket \u003cstrong\u003e400.512\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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      Darkfield Configuration Depends on Working Distance\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The correct mounting arrangement depends on the microscope, objective diameter and required free working distance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      If you are unsure which components you require, send Auckland Scientific your microscope model, objective details and approximate working distance and we can help identify the correct configuration.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- NOT 400.810 --\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      Using a VisiLED Slim Ring Light?\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      The VisiLED Slim uses the dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e400.810 Darkfield Focus Optics Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e. That accessory fits directly to the Slim Ring Light and does not require these extension-tube configurations.\n    \u003c\/p\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  \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;\"\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 – Configuration Support\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Tell us your microscope model, VisiLED illumination head and required working distance and we can help determine the appropriate darkfield mounting arrangement.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Darkfield to Brightfield Ring Light Adapter","offer_id":59427240935749,"sku":"400.500","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Darkfield to Ø66\/70 mm Objective Adapter","offer_id":59427240968517,"sku":"400.510","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extension Tube – 30–50 mm","offer_id":59427241001285,"sku":"157.569","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extension Tube – 50–80 mm","offer_id":59427241034053,"sku":"157.567","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extension Tube – 80–110 mm","offer_id":59427241066821,"sku":"157.562","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 × M6 Darkfield Mounting Bracket","offer_id":59427241099589,"sku":"400.512","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/400.500.jpg?v=1789917918","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/schott-visiled-darkfield-mounting-accessories-extension-tubes","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}