MAX-150 Light Sources - Asahi Spectra USA Inc.

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Xenon Light Source 150W

Features

150W xenon light source with complete heat blocking design by our proprietary mirror module
Selective illumination with 2 types of mirror module (UV 250-385nm, VIS 385-740nm)
Low stray light and no heat
Continuous light adjustment(100%-5%)
Easy usage and setup

Panel Controls

User friendly menu and comprehensive display for easy unit operation and maintenance.

Exposure Time Set 0.5-99999.9sec
Shutter Activation open/close
Filter position
Light Intensity Adjustment

*All of those features can be controled remotely by using RS232C.

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1. CERMAX Xenon Arc Lamp

150W xenon lamp cartridge is assembled with the in-house coating reflector mirror, 150W xenon lamp and heat sink, which the most effective illumination is already considered by ASAHI SPECTRA optical team. Easy to replace the lamp as it is cartridge type.

Spectral Intensity of the Xenon Arc Lamp

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2. Mirror Module

You can select one mirror module from 2 types (UV or VIS). Both mirror modules are designed for high transmittance in the selected wavelength and long blocking range outside of it. ASAHI SPECTRA proprietary mirror module surely brings you the best solution for the heat problem.

UV Mirror Module / 250-385nm	VIS Mirror Module / 385-740nm

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3. Circular Variable Neutral Density Filter

Circular variable ND filter allows to adjust the light intensity from 100% to 5%. You can easily set the desirable percentage with the digital panel of the main unit just by pressing UP and DOWN buttons.

Circular Variable ND Filter performance

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4. Filter Wheel

Filter wheel can hold 8 filters (25mm dia. & thickness less than 6mm). You can select the filters from our optical filters page to fit your special application.

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Optional Items

Light Guide

The illuminated light is delivered to the illuminated area by the original light guide. We provide single legged light guides as well as multi-legged types for your various needs.

Spectral Perfomance-Light Guide

Fused Silica Guide
Core Dia:190µm dia.
Numerical Aperture:0.2
Operating Temp:<500°C
Hybrid Guide
Core Dia:50µm dia.
Numerical Aperture:0.57
Operating Temp:<350°C

Single Legged Light Guide

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Collimating Lens

Collimating lense reduces the divergence of light from the light guide and provide uniform light output. It is suitable for directional backlighting which requires clear silhouette of an object.

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Optical Filters

Asahi Spectra produces many varieties of precise optical filters to help modification of spectrul output. You can select the filters from our optical filters page to fit your special application.

Available Bandpass Filter Types

Standard
260-900nm / FWHM 10nm
Wide
420-740nm / FWHM
Semi-Custom

Asahi Spectra bandpass filters are available for use with the MAX-150. They allow users to tailor the spectral through put of the system to suit wide variety of applications more precisely while eliminating unwanted energy.

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