This is description of this part:
Repair component for the Lux-US halogen illuminator (12V 100W) used in the Reichert Zetopan microscope and other microscope models using an illuminator with the same housing.
This is a lamp socket (plug-in assembly with bulb) that slides into the illuminator housing.
Important: the Lux-US halogen illuminator was used exclusively in Reichert Zetopan microscopes.
Reichert Diapan and Reichert MeF-2 microscopes do not use the Lux-US illuminator, however the illuminators used in these microscopes have an identical mechanical housing and use the same lamp socket.
Therefore, the lamp socket presented here is also compatible with these microscopes - it is a repair part for the illuminator rather than for a specific microscope.
Older Reichert Zetopan microscope models were equipped with a 6V 30W illuminator, while newer models used the Lux-US illuminator with a 12V 100W halogen lamp. Currently (as of 2026), most amateur microscope users believe that this illuminator should be converted to an LED light source, while professional users still prefer a halogen bulb as a light source because of its full colour spectrum.
However, in both cases this lampenhaus is essential and must be repaired if damaged. Since it protrudes beyond the outline of the microscope (it is attached to the rear of the microscope base), it is exposed to mechanical damage.
The lamp socket is particularly sought after by users who want to convert the illuminator to a different light source, for example LED. For this purpose, the plug-in assembly usually needs to be modified irreversibly - and it is best to do this using a "spare" lamp socket rather than "destroying" the original one.
Note - this lamp socket does not include the plastic end cap. It is not essential for operation - however, I would like to point this out.
In the photo gallery you will find the exact dimensions of this element, and the last photo shows the complete Lux-US illuminator for the Reichert Zetopan microscope, allowing compatibility to be confirmed with certainty.
What is this part needed for?
- as a service component (repair part) if you own a microscope with this type of illuminator and this part of the illuminator has been damaged
- if you want to convert your illuminator to an LED light source, but do not want to sacrifice your existing lamp socket for the DIY conversion
