This is description of this part:
Microscope illuminator for microscopes with mirror.
Manufacturer: PZO
Model: PZO LM-2
Power supply: 220-230V
Light source: 15W bulb, E14 socket
This is an external electric illuminator for older type microscopes that use a mirror as a light source.
Mirror microscopes may have the mirror mounted vertically or horizontally, and this lamp (this illuminator) is compatible with both mounting types, as it has two mounting pins.
Note that this illuminator uses bulbs with a standard E14 socket, so an LED bulb can also be installed.
The PZO LM-2 illuminator has a place for a round filter with a diameter of 32 mm. Typically, the following are placed there:
- a diffuser to achieve uniform illumination
- a blue filter to convert the yellow, warm bulb light into a more white (cool) light
- or a blue diffuser to achieve both effects at the same time
Note - the PZO LM-2 illuminator is a so-called "simple" illuminator and does not allow achieving Koehler illumination. An external microscope lamp operating in the Koehler standard is called PZO LMK.
This is a universal microscope lamp and can be used with microscopes from many manufacturers.
What is this part needed for?
- if you have a microscope with a mirror and want to install electric illumination
- if you need multiple light sources for experimentation
