Zeiss Colibri 7 Solid-State Light Source Type RCBV-UV with 7 Excitation Lines for Fluorescence Microscopy

The Zeiss Colibri 7 Solid-State Light Source, type RCBV-UV (p/n 423052-9741-000), is engineered for precise fluorescence microscopy applications in cell imaging, molecular diagnostics, and synthetic biology research. It integrates seven individually controllable excitation lines spanning from 385 nm to 630 nm (385, 430, 475, 511, 555, 590, 630 nm), enabling versatile multi-color fluorescence excitation.

Key technical features include:

• Solid-state LED technology ensures high stability and uniform illumination essential for reproducible fluorescence imaging and live-cell studies.
• LED lifetime: approximately 15,000 hours per excitation line, minimizing maintenance and operational costs.
• Modular design allows seamless integration with multiple Zeiss microscopes such as Axio Imager, Axio Examiner, Axioplan 2, and Axio Observer series.
• Compact dimensions: 167 mm (D) × 183 mm (W) × 103 mm (H), with a lightweight build (up to 1,900 g) that supports easy system upgrades or retrofitting.
• Fully compatible with various filters and accessories to optimize fluorescence excitation and emission separation critical in spectral imaging workflows.

This solid-state light engine provides rapid switching between excitation wavelengths, vital for multi-label imaging protocols and spectral unmixing often required in advanced biotechnology applications like gene editing visualization, bioprocess monitoring, and fluorescent reporter assays. Its consistent color fidelity and brightness stability enhance the quality of quantitative fluorescence data utilized in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and biomedical engineering research.

Applications:

• Fluorescence microscopy for cellular and subcellular imaging
• Multi-color live-cell imaging and time-lapse studies
• Spectral imaging and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) analysis
• Photostimulation and optogenetics
• Molecular cloning and synthetic biology workflows requiring precise excitation control

This pre-owned unit has undergone comprehensive functional testing covering brightness, color accuracy, light intensity uniformity, and channel operation, ensuring reliable performance upon installation. It is supplied with all pictured accessories and is offered with warranty support and technical consultation, making it a robust solution for research institutions and biotechnology laboratories specializing in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing.

By integrating the Zeiss Colibri 7, laboratories benefit from a durable, versatile, and precise LED excitation system widely adopted in fluorescence microscopy-driven biotechnology and biomedical research fields.