Lumencor Retra Light Engine for Fluorescence Microscopes

The RETRA Light Engine is an ideal platform for manufacturers seeking to integrate modern solid-state illumination into new bioanalytical instruments. The RETRA incorporates 1 or 2 independently controlled light source channels. Light sources may include LEDs, luminescent light pipes and lasers, depending on output wavelength and power requirements. The outputs of the constituent light sources are refined by bandpass filters and merged into a common optical train directed to the light output port on the front panel. Source configuration flexibility allows the spectral output of the Light Engine to be customized according to application-specific requirements. The RETRA features an advanced control system built around an onboard microprocessor which provides advanced control and monitoring functions in addition to basic control functions of light source selection, on/off switching, and output intensity adjustment.

Technical Informations

• Sources 2 independently controlled solid-state light sources with integrated bandpass filters
• Controller Onboard microprocessor with server/client architecture and embedded command library
• Control Interface Ethernet: TCP or embedded GUI USB/RS232: Source on/off and output intensity
• TTL: Independent on/off for each color channel
• Speed Maximum 5 kHz channel switching
• Output Power 500 mW per source color channel (dependent on filtering)
• Light Delivery Liquid light guide (LLG) or optical fiber
• Power Requirements 220 W (24V DC/9.2A) power supply
• Dimensions 145 mm x 190 mm x 203 mm (W x L x H)
• Weight 4.2 kg
• Warranty 24 months

Documentation and Software

• Standby Mode(opens in new window)
• STANDARD MODE COMMAND REFERENCE(opens in new window)
• Quick Start Guide(opens in new window)
• RETRA Light Engine Data Sheet(opens in new window)
• RETRA Light Engine (All LED) Manual(opens in new window)
• RETRA Light Engine (L) Manual(opens in new window)

Featured Applications

• Materials Development(opens in new window)

• Defect Inspection(opens in new window)

• Photonics(opens in new window)

• Photovoltaics(opens in new window)

• Microscopy(opens in new window)

• Optogenetics(opens in new window)

• Photocuring and Photolithography(opens in new window)