Excitation light source X-Cite® 120Q

for fluorescence microscopesmercurycompact

The X-Cite® 120Q delivers rich spectral excitation and uniform wide-field fluorescence illumination to the sample plane. Designed with our proprietary Intelli-Lamp® technology for maintaining optimum lamp temperature and automatically accumulating lamp hours, the X-Cite 120Q provides more than 2000 hours of life. Its 120 Watt lamp is pre-aligned allowing a simple, one-step process for replacements. The optional adjustable iris allows the user to set the intensity level of illumination with a built-in 5-step iris to optimize specimen illumination and help minimize photobleaching of fluorophores. The X-Cite 120Q illumination system is ideally suited for routine assays and use in multi-user facilities. Long-life Lamp At the heart of the X-Cite 120Q is our unique Intelli-Lamp technology that maintains optimum lamp temperature. With a 2000-hour warranty and a typical lamp life of over 2500 hours, the powerful X-Cite 120Q has ten times the life span of a conventional mercury lamp, saving you time and reducing operating costs. Heat and Vibration Reduction The X-Cite 120Q light source connects to your microscope with a liquid light guide. Remote placement of the unit ensures that no heat or vibration is transferred to the microscope and allows you to optimize valuable work space. 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.