The X-Cite 120 PC offers the same powerful performance and convenience as the X-Cite 120 Q light source system – rich spectral excitation, pre-aligned lamps that are easy to install and an adjustable iris – with the added benefit of being computer controllable. This cost-effective light source provides excitation intensity superior to conventional mercury arc lamps, but offers ten times the life span. It can be placed remotely to reduce vibration and heat at the microscope and to optimize valuable workspace. For full automation, the simple RS-232 interface allows seamless integration using the cellSens software.
The powerful 120 W lamp used in the X-Cite 120 PC provides excitation intensity comparable to, or better than, conventional mercury arc lamps. As an added benefit, the richer spectrum excites more fluorophores.
Long-life Lamp
With a 2,000-hour warranty and a typical lifetime of over 2,500 hours, the powerful 120W X-Cite lamp has ten times the lifespan of a conventional mercury lamp, saving time and reducing operating costs.
Pre-aligned and focused for easier installation
The days of difficult and cumbersome lamp changes and alignments are now gone. The X-Cite adaptor attaches easily onto an existing microscope light port. To change the bulb, simply remove the old one and click the new one in place.
Heat and vibration reduction
The X-Cite unit connects to the microscope with a liquid light guide. Remote placement of the unit ensures that no heat or vibration is transferred to the microscope and allows optimization of valuable workspace.
PC Control
The X-Cite 120 PC has the added flexibility of being controlled both manually and by computer. The straightforward RS232 interface allows seamless integration into automated systems using the cellSens imaging software.
Intensity adjustment
The X-Cite 120 PC features a built-in 5-step iris for adjusting intensity to optimize specimen illumination and to help minimize photobleaching of fluorophores. Intensity levels can be adjusted to 100%, 50%, 25%, 12% and 0%.
Hot-strike prevention
Hot strikes shorten lamp life and cause premature intensity degradation. The Intelli-Lamp continually monitors lamp temperature, preventing restrikes until the lamp cools to a 'safe-to-restart' state.