TwinLED Light Source

Compact TwinLED illuminator for fluorescence or transmitted light imaging.

To augment our range of individual LED heads and microscope adapters we are pleased to offer the modular TwinLED dual illuminators which work seamlessly with our OptoLED controller.

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These heads are preconfigured for applications such as green and red fluorescence, optogenetics or broad spectrum transmitted light imaging. We take care of the LED selection, intensity regulation, optical filtering and condenser optics to make your experiments work with the best possible signal-to-noise. As with all our modular illuminators the TwinLEDs can be seamlessly used in combination with other laser, LED or arc lamp illuminators from Cairn or other manufacturers.

Application Usage

  • Fast calcium imaging and photometry
  • Combined Calcium with Voltage Sensitive Dye or other ion recordings
  • Channelrhodopsin
  • Addition of fast calcium imaging capabilities to existing fluorescence microscope

Features and Benefits

  • Full range of microscope / macroscope couplings available
  • Digital and analogue switching with up to sub-microsecond resolution
  • Compatible with existing OptoLED controllers and Cairn microscope couplings
  • OptoLED controller provides dual digital inputs for combined software and direct camera modulation to reduce photobleaching
  • Couple to Cairn MultiStream for calcium imaging at maximum camera frame rates

Research Examples

Coming Soon!

FAQ

Cairns’s design ethos is based on compatibility across a wide range of manufacturers. In the rare case where we do not have a compatible part, we have a custom design team available to provide a solution. 

We provide a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all our products.

We aim for a delivery time of 2-4 weeks. However, the specific delivery time will be confirmed at the point of order.

We offer full training and support across our entire product range. 

Yes, we have full custom design capabilities and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers available to provide a solution that meets your needs. 

Our CellCams are supported in Micro-Manager and we have a full SDK available. 

Customer Reviews

"The build quality of their equipment is excellent, and has proven both reliable and versatile in our lab’s day-to-day research; our Cairn equipment has provided years of dependable service."
Andrew James
“Over the past 20 years we have purchased a wide range of equipment from Cairn Research, ranging from several Optopatch amplifiers, OptoLED, Optosourse arc lamp and custom-made optical pathways for nanoscale measurements.”
Walter Marcotti
“What I love about this company is the quality and the reliability of every piece of equipment that I purchased. The instruments are made of high-grade materials (mostly aluminum for the optics components) and are intended for heavy everyday use in the laboratory. “
Andreas Werdich

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