Harnessing the advantages of high power LED technology, the X-Cite XLED1 is an unprecedented stable light source with rich spectral excitation over extended lifetimes. Up to four LED modules can be easily configured from 365 to 735 nm and they can be switched almost instantaneously with no additional shutters. State-of-the-art technology provides full, individual control over LED intensity and signaling via touch screen or trigger for simplified switching or control of protocols
using cellSens software. Remote placement of the light source reduces vibration and heat.
High power LEDs provide high light intensities at the sample plane and a stable light output with a guaranteed service life of 20000 hours (or three years) time.
Wavelengths
The system can be configured with up to four LED modules from the range, which includes 365, 385, 405, 447, 460, 525, 635, 660, 735 nm modules, enabling all common fluorophores to be excited. This level of choice along with very easy installation and replacement of the LEDs allows great experimental flexibility.
Fast Switching of LEDs
LEDs can be switched almost instantaneously and no additional shutters are required. Fast switching speeds up the imaging process and greatly reduces photobleaching and phototoxicity effects.
Control Options
Multiple control options are available, which enable the user to choose the optimum method for personal preference and for different protocols. Options include stand-alone use with the programmable touch-screen controller, use of the trigger option via a TTL signal for instantaneous switching and fully automated control using cellSens imaging software.
Flexibility and Ease of Use
The X-Cite XLED1 touch-screen controller allows operators to control the intensity of each LED in large steps using a slider, or through smaller steps using simple up and down arrows associated with each LED. At the touch of a button, the intensity levels used from past experiments can be set based on a numerical value for the required intensity. The XLED1 touch-screen controller also has the function of saving optimized settings for future experiments.
Programmable for High-speed Automated Imaging
The sophisticated internal pulse generator allows full control of the LEDs according to experimental needs. Signals can be directed into each or all of the LEDs through TTL inputs generated by external hardware connected to the XLED1. According to experimental design, timing protocols can be defined to turn each LED on and off, and to transmit trigger signals to peripherals such as stages, cameras and electrophysiology rigs connected to the XLED1.
Less vibration and heat
Indirect coupling via the light guide allows remote placement of the unit, thus reducing vibration and heat at the microscope frame.
