Upgrade Your Fluorescence Game: Why the X-Cite mini+ is the Smart Microscope Upgrade for Your Lab
By Munday Scientific & Microscope Marketplace

Is your fluorescence microscope still running on an outdated mercury lamp system? If so, it’s time to kick the old-school tech to the curb and upgrade to something brighter, cleaner, and completely maintenance-free. 🚫💡

At Munday Scientific and Microscope Marketplace, we’re helping labs across the country modernize their imaging setups with the X-Cite mini+—a compact, high-performance LED illumination system that delivers powerful white light excitation without mercury, lamp changes, or downtime.

In this video, Chad Potts walks you through the unboxing and installation of the X-Cite mini+ on an Olympus BX series microscope:
🎥 Watch it here on YouTube

💡 Why Upgrade to the X-Cite mini+?

The X-Cite mini+ is more than a lamp replacement—it's a leap forward in fluorescence imaging. Here’s why:

✅ LED Technology = Long Life & No Hassle

• 20,000 hour warranty

• No lamps to change

• No mercury disposal

• No light guides to replace

• Instant ON/OFF—no warm-up time

✅ Powerful White Light Excitation

Perfect for exciting common fluorophores:

• DAPI

• CFP

• GFP / FITC

• YFP

• mCherry / Texas Red

• Cy5

✅ Direct Coupled for Maximum Output

• No light guides = higher intensity

• Uniform and efficient illumination with X-Cite coupling optics

✅ Multiple Control Options

• Easy operation via:

  • USB

  • TTL

  • speedDIAL (a compact and intuitive manual controller)

✅ Small Footprint

• Takes up minimal bench space

• Fits seamlessly into most lab setups

✅ Thermal Optimization

• Smart cooling system ensures stable light output

• Improves LED lifespan and system reliability

📄 Check out the full brochure here:
👉 Download the X-Cite mini+ Brochure

🔍 365nm vs 385nm: Which One Should You Choose?

The X-Cite mini+ comes in two models to match your application needs:

🌟 XMPS – 365nm System

• Best match for standard narrow DAPI filter sets

• Closer to traditional mercury UV output

• Ideal for users replacing mercury lamps and needing strong DAPI signal

👉 Shop the 365nm XMPS Model Here

🌟 XMPL – 385nm System

• A more general-purpose UV source

• Slightly wider emission, still compatible with DAPI

• Drop-in replacement for legacy LED systems

👉 Shop the 385nm XMPL Model Here

✨ Don’t use UV often? You can even turn off the UV channels with a simple click via speedDIAL.

🗣 What Our Customers Are Saying

“The X-Cite mini+ completely transformed our imaging workflow. No more waiting for lamps to warm up or replacing mercury bulbs every few months. The LED output is bright and consistent, and installation was a breeze.”
— Dr. Emily Rodriguez, University Research Lab

“We upgraded our Olympus BX microscope with the X-Cite mini+ 365nm system and couldn’t be happier. The digital controls and instant ON/OFF make experiments faster and more reliable. Plus, the energy savings are a big plus.”
— Mark Thompson, Clinical Diagnostics

“As someone who’s been in microscopy for over 20 years, switching to the X-Cite LED system was an easy decision. It’s quieter, cooler, and the lack of mercury is a huge safety improvement in our teaching lab.”
— Sarah Nguyen, Biology Instructor

🧪 Why Munday Scientific?

We’ve installed and upgraded hundreds of microscopes across labs, clinics, and research facilities. We know these systems inside and out—and we’re here to help you pick the right setup for your microscope, your fluorophores, and your goals.

Have questions? Need help choosing between the 365nm and 385nm model?
Call us. Message us. Or send in your scope for a full upgrade.

It’s time to upgrade your microscope to the future of fluorescence.
No mercury. No maintenance. Just clean, bright, powerful imaging—exactly when you need it.

👉 Explore All X-Cite mini+ Systems at Microscope Marketplace

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