The HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator is a precentered fiber illuminator that allows control of light intensity and shutter from a remote controller or PC. It enables automatic control during excitation light changeover and observation of multi-stained specimens.
The C‑HGF1/HGFIE is a precentered fiber illuminator designed for fluorescence microscopy. It uses a long‑life 130 W mercury lamp with a precentered design, eliminating the need for lamp alignment and providing uniform brightness for live‑cell imaging.
Key features include six selectable light‑intensity levels, a manual shutter to reduce photobleaching, reduced heat and electrical noise thanks to remote optical fibers, and safety interlocks that shut off the light when the lamp cover is open or temperature is excessive. The motorized C‑HGFIE model can be controlled via a dedicated remote controller or Nikon’s NIS‑Elements software for automated operation.
| Lamp type | Ultrahigh pressure 130W mercury lamp |
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| Lamp life | Average 2000 hours |
| Light intensity levels (ND) | 1 (100%), 2 (50%), 4 (25%), 8 (12%), 16 (6%), 32 (3%) |
| Shutter response (motorized) | 100 ms |
| Power supply | 100‑240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (manual) | 110 W × 307 D × 278.5 H mm |
| Weight | Approx. 6 kg |
| Optical fiber length | 1.5 m / 3.0 m |
The lamp has an average life of 2000 hours, about ten times longer than conventional mercury lamps.
Yes, the motorized C‑HGFIE can be controlled via a dedicated remote controller or a PC running Nikon’s NIS‑Elements imaging software.