Omicron ledHUB light engine

Key features of the LedHUB®:

  • Modular principle for up to 6 different wavelengths with user-upgradability.
  • Individual analogue modulation inputs for fast power control of LED wavelengths.
  • User replaceable excitation filters (bandpass filters) for each LED channel.
  • Precise intensity control in 0.1% steps (0-100%) by computer control (USB).
  • Individual digital modulation inputs for fast full on/off control with <2µs switching time.
  • Intelligent SYNC in- and outputs for master or slave control of/from external cameras or instruments.
  • Stable & repeatable – TEC temperature controlled LED chips for reliable and consistent results.
  • Compatible to 2, 3 and 5mm Liquid Light Guides and SMA or FC/PC connectorised quartz fibres.
  • Excellent uniformity over field of view – fixed and stable, no alignment necessary.
  • Long lifetime – expected to exceed 25,000 hours of operating time.

Description

The Omicron LedHUB is a high power LED light source for Biotech, industrial and analytical applications. With up to 6 different wavelengths between 365 and 840nm, it can be used in applications like widefield microscopy, optogenetics, chemical analysis, forensics to name but a few. The modular principle of the LedHUB® provides the possibility to start with only one or two wavelengths initially and user-upgrade to further wavelengths at a later stage. The capability of fast switching between the wavelengths and high speed analogue modulation of the intensity is a key feature for demanding applications.

Available wavelengths / powers:

  • 365nm / 400mW*
  • 385nm / 1000mW*
  • 405nm / 500mW*
  • 455nm / 500mW*
  • 470nm / 400mW*
  • 505nm / 200mW*
  • 505…600nm / 800mW* – wavelength selectable by bandpass filter
  • 625nm / 500mW*
  • 660nm / 500mW*

* The optical output power depends on the used fiber / liquid light guide diameter and installed bandpass filters.

Available Fibre coupling types:

  • 2mm Liquid Light Guide.
  • 3mm Liquid Light Guide.
  • 5mm Liquid Light Guide.
  • SMA-905 connectorised Quartz Fibres.
  • FC/PC connectorised Quartz Fibres.

Excitation Bandpass Filters:

6x (1 per wavelength) – easily exchangeable by user.

External Modulation:

6x Analogue modulation input:

  • Frequency: DC….200kHz.
  • Rise-/falltime: <2 microsecs.
  • Extinction ratio: infinite.
  • Input signal type: 0…5V or 0….10V (user configurable).
  • Connector type: BNC or Sub-D.

6x Digital modulation input:

  • Frequency: DC….200kHz.
  • Rise-/falltime: <2 microsecs.
  • Extinction ratio: infinite.
  • Input signal type: TTL (5V).
  • Connector type: BNC or Sub-D.

Internal Signal generation:

  • 6 Individually programmable PWM frequency generators (1 for each wavelength).
  • Frequency: up to 200kHz.
  • Duty-Cycle: 1…99%.

External synchronization:

1x SYNC-Input for synchronisation to external signals:

  • Input signal type: TTL (5V)
  • Connector type: BNC or Sub-D

1x SYNC-Output for synchronisation of external units:

  • Output signal type: TTL (5V)
  • Connector type: BNC or Sub-D

Control interface:

Type: USB 2.0 and RS-232

Control software:

Omicron Control Center – WindowsTM based laser control software

Supply Voltage:

100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 250W max.

Mechanical size:

19 inch rack housing, 2 height units

L x W x H: 383mm x 484mm x 88mm ( without fiber coupler and connectors)

Available options:

  • LLGA2 – Liquid Light Guide Adapter including 2mm Liquid Light Guide (1.5m).
  • LLGA3 – Liquid Light Guide Adapter including 3mm Liquid Light Guide (1.5m).
  • LLGA5 – Liquid Light Guide Adapter including 5mm Liquid Light Guide (1.5m).
  • LHSMA – Fiber coupling unit for SMA-905 connectorised fibres.
  • LHFCPC – Fiber coupling unit for FC/PC connectorised fibres.

 

  • LHOLYMP – Olympus microscope adapter for 3mm Liquid Light Guides.
  • LHLEICA – Leica microscope adapter for 3mm Liquid Light Guides.
  • LHZEISS – Zeiss microscope adapter for 3mm Liquid Light Guides.
  • LHNIKON – Nikon microscope adapter for 3mm Liquid Light Guides.

 

Applications:

  • Microscopy.
  • Optogenetics.
  • Flow Cytometry.
  • Chemical Analysis.
  • Forensics.

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