Re: Non-arc source for IX-81

Posted by Rietdorf, Jens on
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Dear Glen,

The FWHM of the 525nm LED is about 50nm, its working for Alexa546,
Alexa568, Cy3, Cy3.5 etc.
We don't control it from the LSM software.

regards, jens

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Sent: Dienstag, 6. November 2007 17:59
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Subject: Re: Non-arc source for IX-81

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Dear Jens,
How well do red fluorescing dyes respond to the 525, or do you routinely
use those wavelengths?
Did you use their API to incorporate wavelength switching with the LSM
software?

Regards,
Glen
On Nov 6, 2007, at 7:09 AM, Rietdorf, Jens wrote:

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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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> 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
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