15W External Adjustable Halogen Light Source for Microscopes

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Instruction Manual
ML0532 Adjustable Halogen Light Instruction Manual-English.pdf

Quick Overview
Halogen Light. Light Adjustable. Pointer Panel Meter/Scale. Replacement Bulb: BU99032201. 15W. Umbrella Shape. Output Power: 15W. Input Voltage: AC 120V 60Hz. Output Voltage: DC 12V. Power Cord Connector Type: USA 3 Pins.

ML05321131 15W Adjustable Halogen Light

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Light Source Type	Halogen Light
Power Supply Adjustable	Light Adjustable
Power Box Panel Meter Display	Pointer Panel Meter/Scale
Power Box Cooling System	Heat Sink
Power Box Dimensions	100x95x70mm
Replacement Bulb	BU99032201
Bulb Rated Power	15W
Bulb Shape	Umbrella Shape
Output Power	15W
Input Voltage	AC 120V 60Hz
Output Voltage	DC 12V
Power Cord Connector Type	USA 3 Pins
Power Cable Length	1.5m
Parts Certification	Power Cable with UL Certification
Surface Treatment	Spray Paint
Material	Metal
Color	White
Net Weight	1.35kg (2.98lbs)

Technical Info

Instructions

IlluminatorClose Λ

The conditions of different illumination of the microscope are a very important parameter. Choosing the correct illumination method can improve the resolution and contrast of the image, which is very important for observing the imaging of different objects.

The wavelength of the light source is the most important factor affecting the resolution of the microscope. The wavelength of the light source must be smaller than the distance between the two points to be observed in order to be distinguished by the human eye. The resolution of the microscope is inversely proportional to the wavelength of the light source. Within the range of the visible light, the violet wavelength is the shortest, providing also the highest resolution. The wavelength of visible light is between 380~780nm, the maximum multiple of optical magnification is 1000-2000X, and the limit resolution of optical microscope is about 200nms. In order to be able to observe a much smaller object and increase the resolution of the microscope, it is necessary to use light having a much shorter wavelength as the light source.
The most commonly used technical parameters for describing illumination are luminescence intensity and color temperature. Luminescence intensity, with lumen as unit, is the physical unit of luminous flux. The more lumens, the stronger the illumination. Color temperature, with K (Kelvin) as unit, is a unit of measure indicating the color component of the light. The color temperature of red is the lowest, then orange, yellow, white, and blue, all gradually increased, with the color temperature of blue being the highest. The light color of the incandescent lamp is warm white, its color temperature is 2700K, the color temperature of the halogen lamp is about 3000K, and the color temperature of the daylight fluorescent lamp is 6000K.

A complex and complete lighting system can include a light source, a lampshade or lamp compartment, a condenser lens, a diaphragm, a variety of wavelength filters, a heat sink cooling system, a power supply, and a dimming device etc. Select and use different parts as needed. Of which, selection and use of the illuminating light source is the most important part of the microscope illumination system, as and other components are designed around the illuminating wavelength curve and characteristics of the illuminating light source.

Some of the microscope light sources are pre-installed on the body or frame of the microscope, and some are independent. There are many types and shapes of light sources. Depending on the requirements of the microscope and the object to be observed, one type or multiple types of illumination at the same time can be selected. In addition, the whole beam and band adjustment of the light source, the position and illumination angle of the light source, and the intensity and brightness of the light all have a great influence on the imaging.
For microscope imaging, a good lighting system may be a system that allows for more freedom of adjustment. In actual work, such as industry, too many adjustment mechanisms may affect the efficiency of use, therefore choose the appropriated configured lighting conditions is very important.

Spot LightClose Λ

Spot light source of microscopic illumination, usually refers to the “spot” or dot shaped light source, converged at the light exits after the power source emits light. It is usually used for “oblique illumination”, and can be angled with the optical axis of the microscope, very suitable for illumination detecting the cracks, pipe walls etc. of some objects with “height and depth”. When focusing is required, a lens can be added in front of the spot light source for light concentration, making the illumination more uniform.
The focal length of the spot light source usually falls directly on the focal plane of the lens/surface of the reflector in order to achieve maximum brightness and illumination effect.

In spot light source, there is a kind of dual point light. In optical fiber illumination, it is called double pipe light guide, which can adjust the angle and brightness freely, so as to adjust the light and shadow of the illumination to reach the optimal position.

There are also spot light source, which are split into multiple points of illumination on a ring to become a multi-point illumination source, it is a compromise between ring illumination and spot illumination.

Light AdjustableClose Λ

The brightness of the light source adjustable is very important in the imaging of the microscope. Since the difference of the numerical aperture of the objective lens of high magnification and low magnification is very big, more incident light is needed to achieve a much better resolution when using a high magnification objective lens. Therefore, when observing through a high magnification objective lens, the brightness required is high; when observing through a low magnification objective lens, the brightness required is low.
When observing different objects, or feature points of the same object at different positions, the brightness needs are also different; including the difference of background light or reflection within the field of view of observation, it has a great influence on the effect of observing the object, and therefore one needs to adjust the brightness of the light source according to each object to be observed.
In the light source capable of providing continuous spectrum, such as a halogen lamp, the brightness adjustment of the light not only adjusts the brightness and intensity of the light, but also changes the spectrum emitted by the light source. When the light source is dark, there are many components of red light, and when the brightness is high, there are more blue spectrum. If the required light is strong and the spectrum needs to be changed, the light can be kept at a brighter intensity, which is solved by adjusting the spectrum by adding a color filter.

Take note of the dimming button on the light source, after the On/Off switch is turned on, normally clockwise is to brighten, and counterclockwise is to darken.
If it is adjusted to the lowest brightness, the light source should normally be lit. If the naked eye still can't see the object being illuminated brightly, you need to adjust the brightness knob to a much bigger position.
Generally, there is scale marking on the dimming knob, which is an imaginary number representing the percentage of brightness, or an electronic digital display, giving the brightness of the light source under the same conditions a marking.

PackagingClose Λ

After unpacking, carefully inspect the various random accessories and parts in the package to avoid omissions. In order to save space and ensure safety of components, some components will be placed outside the inner packaging box, so be careful of their inspection.
For special packaging, it is generally after opening the box, all packaging boxes, protective foam, plastic bags should be kept for a period of time. If there is a problem during the return period, you can return or exchange the original. After the return period (usually 10-30 days, according to the manufacturer’s Instruction of Terms of Service), these packaging boxes may be disposed of if there is no problem.

Packing
Packaging Type	Carton Packaging
Packaging Material	Corrugated Carton
Packaging Dimensions(1)	20.5x13x12.5cm (8.071x5.118x4.921″)
Packaging Dimensions(2)	15x11.5x9cm (5.905x4.528x3.543″)
Inner Packing Material	Plastic Bag
Ancillary Packaging Materials	Expanded Polystyrene
Gross Weight	1.51kg (3.33lbs)
Minimum Packaging Quantity	1pc
Transportation Carton	Carton Packaging
Transportation Carton Material	Corrugated Carton
Transportation Carton Dimensions(1)	20.5x13x12.5cm (8.071x5.118x4.921″)
Transportation Carton Dimensions(2)	15x11.5x9cm (5.905x4.528x3.543″)
Total Gross Weight of Transportation(kilogram)	1.51
Total Gross Weight of Transportation(pound)	3.33
Quantity of One Transportation Carton	2pc