The SPECTRA X Light Engine provides six independently controllable, tunable light sources spanning the visible spectrum from 360–780 nm. Each SPECTRA X Light Engine comes equipped with a set of eight optical bandpass filters, providing the capacity to refine and tune the source outputs to meet evolving experimental requirements. The filters are user-exchangeable and are installed in removable paddles. The process of replacing one excitation filter with another in the SPECTRA X is as straightforward as it is in a filter wheel. On the other hand, the color switching speed delivered by the SPECTRA X (0.1 ms) is vastly superior to that of a filter wheel (50 ms). In live cell microscopy applications where milliseconds are critical, this can be a decisive advantage. The SPECTRA X now features an advanced control system built around an onboard microprocessor which provides advanced control and monitoring functions in addition to basic control functions of light source selection, on/off switching and output intensity adjustment.

Technical Informations

Sources 6 solid-state sources operating independently
Output Spectral Range 360–780 nm
Excitation Filters Filters for DAPI, CFP, GFP/FITC, YFP, TRITC/Cy3, mCherry/Alexa Fluor 594, Cy5 and Cy7 included
Serial Ports Ethernet, USB, RS232. Source on/off and output intensity control, performance metrology, diagnostics and configuration settings
TTL On/off trigger for each source plus global shutter via accessory breakout cable
Speed Maximum 5 kHz channel switching
Output Power ~125-700 mW power per excitation band through a 3 mm dia liquid light guide
Light Delivery 3 mm dia liquid light guide and microscope collimating adapter sold separately
Power Requirements 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz. DC power supply (220 W, 24 V/9.2 A) and AC cord included
Dimensions (W x L x H) 145 mm x 340 mm x 203 mm (5.7 in x 13.4 in x 8.0 in)
Weight 8.7 kg /19.1 lbs
Warranty 24 months

Documentation and Software

• SPECTRA X Light Engine (2023) Manual(opens in new window)
• SPECTRA X Light Engine GUI Installer(opens in new window)
• SPECTRA X Light Engine GUI Instructions(opens in new window)
• SPECTRA X Light Engine Data Sheet(opens in new window)
• Spectra X Filter Set Recommendations

Featured Applications

• Diagnostic Testing(opens in new window)

• Histopathology(opens in new window)

• Intravital Imaging(opens in new window)

• Microscopy(opens in new window)

• Optogenetics(opens in new window)

• Phototherapeutics(opens in new window)