NIGHTSEA Model SFA Fluorescence Adapter for Hirox Digital Microscope


Overview


The NIGHTSEA Model SFA Fluorescence Adapter system can add a versatile fluorescence imaging capability to the Hirox digital microscope. Visit our website for a full gallery of images made with the NIGHTSEA adapter and the Hirox microscope.


Our adaptations to the Hirox system are concerned with the lens. We now offer variants of our fluorescence adapter system that work with the HR- 2500E and HR-1020E lenses. (We may be able to support older lenses – contact us for more information.)


Fluorescence solution The key elements of any fluorescence system are:


n A light source that produces sufficient energy in the appropriate wavelength range to excite fluorescence in the sample of interest


n A barrier filter in the viewing path that blocks reflected excitation light while transmitting the fluorescence emitted by the sample


NIGHTSEA implements these for the Hirox system with:


n high intensity LED light sources available in five excitation wavelength ranges (see list on next page)


n emission barrier filters that can be easily added to the Hirox lenses


- The filters for the HR-2500E and HR-1020E lenses simply insert into the Analyzer slot.


Comprehensive Solution Kit


The components of a NIGHTSEA system that adds a single excitation/emission wavelength combination on a Hirox microscope are:


• Flexible gooseneck lamp base with LED drive circuit and intensity control; • Universal power supply (120/240VAC, 50/60Hz) with international plug set • Excitation light source • Emission barrier filter • Barrier filter glasses for fluorescence viewing and eye safety • Padded carrying case


Additional wavelength sets are implemented by adding a matched set (light plus filter set) consisting of a light source, barrier filter, and filter glasses.


We are currently working on adapters for the full range of Hirox lenses, for use with all of our wavelength options. Please contact Hirox or NIGHTSEA to discuss your application and compatible solutions.


Here are samples of what you can see: Concrete sample


Royal Blue barrier filter for HR-2500E lens


Detail of NIGHTSEA light head with Hirox microscope


Hirox HR-1020E lens with NIGHTSEA UV illuminator


Barrier filter installed in HR-2500E lens


Travel document


HR-2500E 140x ring light


HR-2500E 140x fluorescence with UV


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HR-2500E 30x ring light


HR-2500E 30x fluorescence with UV


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