Schott A20980 CV-LS LED Fiber Optic Light Source with 6000K Cool White Illumination

The Schott A20980 CV-LS LED Fiber Optic Light Source delivers stable, high-intensity illumination essential for advanced microscopy, machine vision, and precision inspection tasks widely used in biotechnology and biomedical engineering. Its high-brightness LED engine offers up to 1350 lumens output at a 6000K cool white color temperature, surpassing typical 150W halogen sources with extended 50,000-hour LED lifetime for reliable biophotonic imaging workflows.

Key features include:

• *ColdVision technology* to minimize heat transfer and protect sensitive samples and components.
• *Integrated internal feedback stabilization* ensures consistent illumination critical for fluorescence analysis and molecular diagnostics.
• *Fast triggered strobe operation* with 25µs rise time and 1µs precision, supporting time-resolved imaging techniques in cell imaging and synthetic biology research.
• *Remote control compatibility* via USB (Virtual RS232), RS232, and Ethernet protocols for seamless integration into automated bioprocessing setups.
• Industrial-grade vibration resistance and ESD immunity increase system robustness within biomanufacturing environments.
• Compact design with backward compatibility to previous ColdVision systems enables easy upgrades in existing microscopy and bioimaging infrastructure.

The A20980 system supports diverse fiber optic light guides including single/dual gooseneck, ring lights, and backlight configurations, enabling customized illumination solutions for clinical diagnostics, electronics inspection, and quality control applications in biotechnology laboratories.

Technical specifications:

• Maximum luminous flux: 1350 lumens (cool white)
• LED lifetime: 50,000 hours
• Color temperature: 6000K (also available in 3000K and RGBW variants)
• Input voltage: 24 VDC
• Power consumption: 120 W
• Dimensions: 129 × 201 × 59.7 mm
• Weight: 0.816 kg
• Operating temperature range: 0°C to 45°C
• Operating humidity: 5–95% non-condensing

This LED fiber optic illumination system is ideal for molecular biology researchers requiring stable, high-intensity light sources for gene editing visualization, live-cell imaging, and fluorescence excitation, thus becoming a critical tool in cutting-edge biotechnology and biomanufacturing research pipelines.