Re: Non-arc source for IX-81

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Hi Glen,

We have replaced the arc-lamps on 2 of our facilities Zeiss confocals
now 6 month ago by the CoolLED Ltd solution. We use 400nm,  465nm,  and
525nm, and it works well (no complaints from users so far). We modified
the filtercubes to have max ex efficiency. I understood CoolLEDs are
also sold with Olympus adapters.

cheers, jens
 
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Dr. Jens Rietdorf
Head Microscopy
Novartis Research Foundation
Friedrich-Miescher-Institute, wro1066.2.32
Maulbeerstr.66, CH-4058 Basel, Switzerland
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Email:rietdorf(at)fmi.ch

-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On
Behalf Of Glen MacDonald
Sent: Montag, 5. November 2007 20:02
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Subject: Non-arc source for IX-81

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Has anyone replaced the mercury illuminator on an Olympus IX-81 with a
non-arc source such as metal-halogen or LED?  I'm looking for
experiences regarding reliability, operational cost and performance on a
laser scanning confocal installation.

Off-line commercial responses are welcome.
Thanks,
Glen



Glen MacDonald
Core for Communication Research
Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center Box 357923 University
of Washington Seattle, WA 98195-7923  USA
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