Darkfield ringlight with fiber optic design for objective-mounted low-angle illumination on reflective surfaces.
The Schott KL Series Darkfield Ringlight 157.406 is a precision fiber optic illuminator designed for attachment to 66 and 70 mm microscope objectives, providing specialized darkfield illumination essential for enhancing contrast on polished or metallic surfaces. Its unique fiber exit configuration ensures low-angle incidence within the rugged black anodized aluminum housing, optimizing real incident darkfield lighting.
Key technical features include:
This darkfield ringlight accessory supports laboratories focusing on optical microscopy enhancements for reflective sample imaging and is a valuable component in research environments demanding robust and adaptable illumination solutions critical in synthetic biology and biomedical engineering microscopy setups.
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With a service contract, ten to fifteen years is normal for most benchtop instruments. Detectors and pumps are the parts that wear first.
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Two to six weeks, depending on refurbishment scope and whether calibration is included.
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Last updated 23 October 2026
€998 sits above most lighting here. The middle half of the 713 with a price runs from €85 to €668.
