Sutter Instrument Company Microscope Automation

Lambda DG-4 and DG-5 Ultra High Speed Wavelength Switchers

The Lambda DG-4 and Lambda DG-5 offer unprecedented speed and versatility for experiments requiring rapid light wavelength switching. They offer all the advantages of interference filter-based systems, yet eliminate the temporal constraints imposed by filter switching devices.

Further information on the Lambda DG-4 and Lambda DG-5 is available from Sutter Instrument Company.

Lambda 10-3 Filter Wheel System

The Lambda 10-3 is a high performance, microprocessor-controlled multi-filter wheel system for imaging applications requiring up to 3 filter wheels. The latest generation of Sutter's optical filter changer product line, the Lambda 10-3 uses recent advances in motor technology to achieve switching times of 40 milliseconds between adjacent filters.

Further information on the Lambda 10-3 is available from Sutter Instrument Company.

Lambda 10-B Filter Wheel

The Lambda 10-B is a high performance, microprocessor-controlled filter wheel for imaging applications requiring a single filter wheel. The latest release in Sutter's optical filter changer product line, the Lambda 10-B uses recent advances in motor technology to achieve switching times of 40msec between adjacent filters. The Lambda 10-B is a low cost alternative to the Lambda 10-3 and ideal for imaging applications requiring only a single filter wheel.

Further information on the Lambda 10-B is available from Sutter Instrument Company.

SmartShutter and Lambda SC Shutter Controller

The SmartShutter is designed to complement Sutter Instrument Company’s growing line of optical products and sets a new standard for shutter performance and reliability. The SmartShutter is designed with only one moving part, which virtually eliminates the effects of wear and markedly improves performance. Its improved design uses heat resistant material that performs well under very high temperature conditions, extending the life of the shutter.

The Lambda SC is a full-featured microprocessor‐controlled shutter driver for the SmartShutter. It supports the same shutter command set used for the other Lambda controllers and offers enhanced performance through additional of modes of operation. The additional operating modes allow programmable control over the exposure time, and the delay between trigger and shutter opening.

Further information on the SmartShutter and further information on the Lambda SC are available from Sutter Instrument Company.

Lambda LS Light Source

The Lambda LS is a stand-alone illuminator consisting of a xenon-arc lamp, lamp housing, cold mirror and power supply in a single enclosure. The Lambda LS is designed to be used with a liquid light guide which transmits remarkably flat, intense, illumination to the optical train of the users microscope or other instrumentation. The lamp’s cabinet accommodates a standard Sutter Instrument filter wheel that slides easily in and out of a slot in the light path. If desired, a second filterwheel can be mounted on the outside of the cabinet. When used with appropriate adapters, the light guide output is compatible with most common microscope systems.

Further information on the Lambda LS is available from Sutter Instrument Company.

Lambda XL Light Source

The Lambda XL is a broad spectrum light source with an expected bulb life of 15,000 hours – many times that of any comparable light source. The output matches that of 300W arc lamps when new and only a loss of 20% is expected throughout the life of the bulb.

Further information on the Lambda XL is available from Sutter Instrument Company.