This is description of this part:
Nikon LV-LH50PC 12V 50W halogen lamphouse for Nikon Eclipse microscopes and for EPI reflected light illuminators.
Key data of this halogen illuminator:
Manufacturer: Nikon
Model: LV-LH50PC
Note on the model name: this is practically the same light source as the MM-LH50PC model
Manufacturer catalogue number: MBE65275
Type of illumination: halogen, with a factory-centred filament
Required bulb: 12V 50W - Nikon recommends the Nikon LV-HL50W 12V 50W LONGLIFE bulb (Nikon designation: MXA23045)
Bulb included: yes, used
Rear mirror: yes, housed inside the lamphouse
Cable length: approx. 25 cm (the MM-LH50PC model has at least 80 cm)
The Nikon LV-LH50PC lamp housing is fitted, among others, to the following microscopes:
- Nikon Eclipse LV100 and its variants
- Nikon Eclipse LV150 and its variants
- Nikon Eclipse MA100N
- Nikon Eclipse MA200
- Nikon MM-400
- Nikon MM-800
It also serves as the light source for the following EPI reflected light illuminators:
- Nikon LV-UEPI
- Nikon LV-UEPI-N
- Nikon LV-UEPI2
- Nikon LV-UEPI2A
- Nikon L-UEPI
The EPI illuminators listed above work with this lamp, among others, on the following microscopes:
- Nikon Eclipse E600
- Nikon Eclipse E800
- Nikon Eclipse 50i
- Nikon Eclipse 55i
- Nikon Eclipse 80i
- Nikon Eclipse 90i
- Nikon Eclipse LV
- Nikon Eclipse L
- Nikon Eclipse Ni
- Nikon Eclipse Ci
Nikon states in its brochure that with objectives of 50x and above this 50 watt illuminator gives about 20 percent more light in the EPI reflected path and about 40 percent in the transmitted path than a 100W lamp. On top of that, a lamp of half the power runs considerably cooler.
Nikon made this light source in two versions (at Nikon they count as two separate models) differing solely in cable length. The LV-LH50PC model has a short cable, about 25 cm, because on LV series microscopes the power socket sits right next to the lamp housing. The MM-LH50PC model has a much longer cable, at least 80 cm, because on measuring microscopes the run to the socket is longer. Apart from that it is the same lamp, and the shorter cable is no obstacle - an ordinary extension lead will do. Such an optional extension lead is also needed when an external power supply is used. In some configurations, and likewise when the lamp is to feed an EPI illuminator mounted on a biological microscope, a separate external power supply is required.
What is this part needed for?
- If you need this lamp model for your Nikon microscope or for your EPI reflected light illuminator
