{"product_id":"schott-visiled-transmitted-light-systems-for-stereo-microscopy-brightfield-darkfield","title":"SCHOTT VisiLED Transmitted Light Systems for Stereo Microscopy – Brightfield \u0026 Darkfield","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 Transmitted Light Systems for Stereo Microscopy – Brightfield \u0026amp; Darkfield\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n      Complete LED transmitted-light systems for brightfield and darkfield stereo microscopy, supplied with MC 1100 controller, power supply and UK mains lead.\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      Controlled Illumination from Below the Specimen\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      SCHOTT VisiLED transmitted-light stages provide LED illumination from below the specimen for stereo microscopy and inspection applications.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Two illumination techniques are available: \u003cstrong\u003ebrightfield transmitted light\u003c\/strong\u003e for transparent, translucent and silhouette-type samples, and \u003cstrong\u003edarkfield transmitted light\u003c\/strong\u003e for revealing edges, particles and structures through oblique illumination.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Auckland Scientific supplies these as complete UK systems with the appropriate VisiLED stage, MC 1100 controller, power supply and UK mains lead.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- TWO SYSTEMS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Choose Brightfield or Darkfield\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTLS-BF Brightfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Light passes upwards through the specimen, producing conventional transmitted-light contrast for transparent and semi-transparent samples.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTLS-DF Darkfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Oblique transmitted illumination emphasises edges, fine structures and particles against a darker background.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- BRIGHTFIELD --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    TLS-BF Brightfield Transmitted Light\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    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 400.400\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eVisiLED TLS-BF\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Ø84 mm transmitted-light stage providing brightfield illumination from below the specimen.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Brightfield transmitted light is particularly useful where the specimen itself transmits light or where a clearly defined silhouette is required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Typical examples include biological specimens, transparent plastics, thin materials, small components and dimensional inspection.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- DARKFIELD --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    TLS-DF Darkfield Transmitted Light\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    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0077b6; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 400.350\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eVisiLED TLS-DF\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Ø84 mm transmitted darkfield stage designed to provide oblique illumination from beneath the specimen.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Instead of illuminating the sample uniformly from directly below, darkfield illumination emphasises light scattered by edges, particles and surface or internal structures.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      This can produce excellent contrast on specimens that are difficult to distinguish using conventional brightfield transmitted illumination.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPLETE SYSTEM --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Complete MC 1100 System\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;\"\u003eTransmitted Light Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      TLS-BF P\/N 400.400 or TLS-DF P\/N 400.350\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eMC 1100 Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 400.080\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 400.050\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      SCHOTT P\/N 400.053\n    \u003c\/div\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    Select the Correct Microscope Base Adapter\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Both VisiLED transmitted-light stages have an \u003cstrong\u003eØ84 mm format\u003c\/strong\u003e. SCHOTT offers adapters for installation into commonly used stereo microscope base 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=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eØ90 mm Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 157.630\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;\"\u003eØ100 mm Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 157.600\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;\"\u003eØ120 mm Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 157.610\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;\"\u003eØ180 mm Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      SCHOTT P\/N 157.620\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- VARIANT EXPLANATION --\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      Order as a Complete System\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Choose either the brightfield or darkfield system and then select the microscope base diameter if an adapter is required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      If your microscope already accepts an Ø84 mm transmitted-light insert directly, select the system without an additional base adapter.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- POLARIZATION --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Optional Polarising Filter\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      SCHOTT \u003cstrong\u003eP\/N 158.500\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rotatable polarising filter attachment for transmitted-light stages.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Polarised transmitted illumination can provide additional contrast for suitable specimens and materials and can help reveal structures that may be difficult to distinguish with conventional transmitted light.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- BF VS DF --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    Which Technique Should I Choose?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eChoose Brightfield For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Transparent specimens, translucent materials, silhouettes, biological samples and general transmitted-light microscopy.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0077b6;\"\u003eChoose Darkfield For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Fine edges, particles, inclusions, low-contrast structures and specimens where scattered light provides improved visibility.\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\u003eBiological Samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Observe transparent and semi-transparent specimens from below.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlastics \u0026amp; Films\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Inspect transparency, edges, inclusions and material features.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDimensional Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Produce clear specimen silhouettes for profile and outline inspection.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eParticle Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Darkfield can make small particles and edges highly visible.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e3f4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eResearch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Add alternative transmitted-light contrast techniques to stereo microscopy.\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      Repeatable LED illumination for routine inspection workflows.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- MODULAR SYSTEM --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #0077b6; border-bottom: 2px solid #00a6d6; padding-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n    SCHOTT VisiLED Modular System\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 stages form part of the wider VisiLED modular illumination platform, which includes controllers, brightfield and darkfield ring lights, transmitted-light systems, mounting adapters, diffusers and polarisation accessories.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Click the system diagram below to explore how the components can be combined.\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 system diagram showing brightfield and darkfield transmitted light stages controllers 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!-- 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 VisiLED brochures, manuals and illumination resources 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;\"\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 correct transmitted-light configuration depends on the specimen, microscope base opening and contrast technique required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Tell us your microscope model and what you are viewing and we can help select the appropriate brightfield or darkfield system, base adapter 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    Each complete system includes the selected VisiLED transmitted-light stage, MC 1100 controller, controller power supply and UK power cord. Microscope base adapters 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":"TLS-BF Brightfield Ø84 mm \/ No Base Adapter Included","offer_id":59424299712837,"sku":"400.400 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1010.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-BF Brightfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø90 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424299745605,"sku":"400.400 + 157.630 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-BF Brightfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø100 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424299778373,"sku":"400.400 + 157.600 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-BF Brightfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø120 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424299811141,"sku":"400.400 + 157.610 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-BF Brightfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø180 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424299843909,"sku":"400.400 + 157.620 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1090.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-DF Darkfield Ø84 mm \/ No Base Adapter Included","offer_id":59424299876677,"sku":"400.350 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1493.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-DF Darkfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø90 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424299909445,"sku":"400.350 + 157.630 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-DF Darkfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø100 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424299942213,"sku":"400.350 + 157.600 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-DF Darkfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø120 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424299974981,"sku":"400.350 + 157.610 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TLS-DF Darkfield Ø84 mm \/ Ø180 mm Base Plate","offer_id":59424300007749,"sku":"400.350 + 157.620 + 400.080 + 400.050 + 400.053","price":1570.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/BF_transmitted_light_stage.webp?v=1789902056","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/schott-visiled-transmitted-light-systems-for-stereo-microscopy-brightfield-darkfield","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}