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Lambda 10-3
Optical Filter Changer

The Lambda 10-3 is the latest generation of Sutter's high performance filter wheel changers. The controller now offers faster switching times, synchronous independent control of 3 filter wheels and 2 shutters (or 2 filter wheels and 3 shutters), and expanded communication interface options. Recent advances in motor technology allow the Lambda 10-3 to achieve switching times of 40msec between adjacent filters. In addition, the controller commands can now be accessed via USB, serial, parallel, and keypad interfaces.

The Lambda 10-3 controls a variety of standard Sutter filter wheels including the popular 10 position 25mm wheel, a lighter 4 position 25 mm wheel, a 10 position 32 mm wheel, 5 position 50 mm wheel, and a compact belt-drive 4 position wheel. The embedded controllers automatically detect the equipment installed and the source of the external commands, so there are no jumper wires or switches to set. There are seven speed settings available to optimize the rate of movement in accordance with the load of the wheel. The Lambda 10-3 can operate up to 40 msec switching time with the traditional 25 mm filter wheel as well as our newer, high-speed 32 mm version. The 4 position wheel (LB10-NWHS4) provides additional speed and can achieve switching times of less than 33 msec. Nearly all of our filter wheels employ a direct drive system. This design eliminates problems with belt slippage and backlash, assuring that our wheels are exceptionally robust.

Each wheel will accommodate filters from 1 to 9 mm in thickness, allowing multiple filters to be used in each position. For instance, this allows users to insert a neutral density filter along with an interference filter in a single position. We have designed the body of the filter wheel with a trap to eliminate light scatter. For added stability, non-emission filter wheels come with a sturdy support stand and 12 inch rods. In addition to filter wheels, the Lambda 10-3 controller supports our patented stepper-motor controlled SmartShutter® as well as the Uniblitz® shutter. Either shutter can be mounted directly onto the wheel, providing a compact wheel/shutter package for systems with mounting contraints.

Both shuttered and non-shuttered filter wheels can be installed directly on the microscope in a number of locations: excitation, emission, Keller ports, and the trinocular head. Up to two excitation and/or neutral density filter wheels can be used with the Lambda LS xenon light source and liquid light guide, in vibration sensitive systems. The SmartShutter can be mounted independently from the wheel in any location in the light path (including the Lambda LS and Lambda DG-4/DG-5), and driven in a stand-alone configuration by the Lambda 10-3 controller. The microscope specific adapters necessary for any configuration of wheels and shutter are listed on the Microscope Adapters page.

The Lambda 10-3 commands are a superset of the Lambda 10-2, thus integrating all previously available features into the new design. Additional commands are incorporated to access the third wheel as well as the special SmartShutter features. These configurations can be programmed through the keypad making it easy to use the previous shutter commands to access the SmartShutter specific functions such as the neutral density or the 'soft' shutter mode.

Filter selection can be made directly from the keypad or from a computer via the serial, parallel, or USB port. The controller determines the shortest route to the selected filter and an acceleration/deceleration algorithm minimizes vibrations during the movement of the wheel. Internal sensors ensure correct filter positioning and the current filter position is displayed on the front panel. The serial port accepts RS232 level signals through a DB-9 connector. USB input is made through a standard connector and can be directly connected to a PC USB port.

The universal power supply will automatically switch to accommodate the line voltage - no user adjustment is required. An optional liquid light guide is available for applications requiring absolute vibration isolation, and/or spatial illumination uniformity.

GETTING FASTER FILTER SWITCHING TIMES WITH MANY FILTERS INSTALLED
The Sutter filter wheel systems have always been optimized for fast switching of a lightly loaded wheel. When many thick filters are installed, the added mass requires an increase in the time required to switch from one filter to another. Switching times improve significantly with filters made on a thin substrate that do not require a thick layer of additional glass to obtain the desired blocking. Semrock® has the required coating technology to offer filters with substrates down to 2 mm in thickness.

We have taken the additional step of designing a special threaded ring that Semrock can install in place of their typical plain filter cells. Filters mounted in these rings can be threaded directly into the body of our filter wheels when our standard filter cups have been removed. Semrock filters actually weigh less than the filter cup and retaining ring normally used to mount filters in the Sutter wheels. Thus, if you remove our filter cups and mount the new threaded filters directly in the wheel, even a fully loaded wheel will be able to run at speeds that previously could only be used with just 2 filters installed.

The STR Semrock filters are available in both 25 mm and 32 mm versions and should be purchased directly from Semrock. If you are installing these filters in a sutter wheel that has filter cups, you will need to remove the cup from the position you intend to use to mount the threaded filter. When installing the new threaded filters, you will want to use the new wrench designed for this purpose. Contact Sutter for details.

    FEATURES
  • As fast as 40 msec between adjacent filters (10 position wheel)
  • As fast as 30 msec between adjacent filters (4 position wheel)
  • Can control three wheels and two shutters or two wheels and three shutters
  • Can accommodate SmartShutter® and Uniblitz® shutter
  • 7 speed settings to optimize movement
  • Command set compatible with Lambda 10-2
  • Automatically detects installed hardware
  • Serial, parallel, and USB interfaces
  • Can control a variety of 25 mm, 32 mm, and 50 mm wheels
  • Chopper drives
  • Universal power supply

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions of Control Box
15.75 in x 11 in x 4 in | 40 cm x 28 cm x 10.2 cm

Weight
20 lbs | 11 kg

Electrical
120/240 Volts
50/60 Hertz power line
75 Watts max

RoHS Compliant

Lambda 10-3 CE Certificate

LB10-NW / LB10-NWS / LB10-NWIQ / LB10-W32IQ CE Certificate

CE
ROHS

US Prices > Lambda 10-3 (Controller)
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice.

Catalog Number Description Price
LB10-3 Lambda 10-3 controller, serial and USB cables, power cable and manual $ 3,011

US Prices > Wheels for Lambda 10-3

Catalog Number Description Price
25 mm Filter Wheels - 10-position
LB10-NW 10-position 25 mm filter wheel without shutter $ 4,580
LB10-NWIQ 10-position 25 mm filter wheel with SmartShutter® $ 5,507
LB10-NWS 10-position 25 mm filter wheel with Uniblitz® shutter $ 5,295
LB10-NWE 10-position 25 mm filter wheel set up for emission $ 4,252
25 mm Filter Wheels - 4-position
LB10-WHS4 4-position 25 mm filter wheel without shutter $ 4,640
LB10-WHS4IQ 4-position 25 mm filter wheel with SmartShutter® $ 5,520
LB10-WHS4E 4-position 25 mm filter wheel set up for emission $ 4,640
Thin Filter Wheels - 10-position
LB10-TW1 10-position 25 mm thin filter wheel without shutter $ 4,580
LB10-TWIQ1 10-position 25 mm thin filter wheel with SmartShutter® $ 5,507
LB10-TWE1 10-position 25 mm thin filter wheel set up for emission $ 4,252
25 mm Dual Filter Wheels
LB10-WD Back to back mounting of two 25 mm filter wheels - no drop-in filter holders $ 6,901
LB10-WDIQ Back to back mounting of two 25 mm filter wheels with one SmartShutter® and one slide-in filter holder $ 7,953
LB10-WDS Back to back mounting of two 25 mm filter wheels with one Uniblitz® shutter and one slide-in filter holder $ 7,836
32 mm Filter Wheels - 10-position
LB10-W32 10-position 32 mm filter wheel without shutter $ 4,884
LB10-W32IQ 10-position 32 mm filter wheel with SmartShutter® $ 5,650
LB10-TW321 10-position 32 mm filter wheel without shutter $ 4,880
LB10-W32-Y732 32 mm emission wheel for Olympus IX73/83 $ 5,083
50mm Filter Wheel - 5-position
LB10-W50 5-position 50mm filter wheel without shutter $ 4,580
Specialty Wheels
LB10-W12 10-position 12.5 mm filter wheel without shutter $ 4,347
LB4-W Belt drive 4-position 25 mm filter wheel without shutter $ 3,968
LB10-NWE-N29B 10-position 25 mm emission for bottom port of Nikon Ti $ 4,916
LB10-NWE-Z403 10-position 25 mm emission for Zeiss Axio Observer $ 5,144
LB5-W32E-Y73 5-position 32 mm wheel for Olympus IX73/80 $ 4,252
LB5-W32E-N31 5-position 32 mm wheel for Nikon Ti2 $ 4,252
LB6-W32E-Y73 6-position 32 mm wheel for Olympus IX73/80 $ 4,252
LB6-W32E-N31 6-position 32 mm wheel for Nikon Ti2 $ 4,252

1 Must be used wtih Semrock filters that have Sutter threaded ring.
2 Includes emission adapter
3 LEFT PORT ONLY


US Prices > SmartShutter®

Catalog Number Description Price
IQ12-SA 12.5 mm SmartShutter® with stand-alone housing $ 1,296
IQ12-AN 12.5 mm hard anodized SmartShutter® $ 1,405
IQ25-SA1 25 mm SmartShutter® with stand-alone housing $ 1,367
IQ25-W2 25 mm SmartShutter® with housing to fit filter wheel $ 1,367
IQ25-WU 25 mm SmartShutter® to retrofit non-shuttered filter wheel $ 1,422
IQ25-LS 25 mm SmartShutter® with housing to fit Lambda LS $ 1,978
IQ25-DG 25 mm SmartShutter® with housing to fit Lambda DG-4/DG-5 $ 1,834
IQ35-W 35 mm SmartShutter® with housing to fit filter wheel $ 1,925
IQ35-SA 35 mm SmartShutter® with stand-alone housing $ 1,925
IQ50-SA 50 mm SmartShutter® with stand-alone housing $ 1,925

1 Where vignetting may be an issue, we recommend the 35 mm shutter
2 For upgrading a 25 mm filter wheel with existing Uniblitz® shutter to SmartShutter®
3 Compatible with Lambda SC controller

Mounting adapters for Nikon, Zeiss, Leica and Olympus microscopes are available. Please see the Microscope Adapters page or contact Sutter Instrument for pricing and further information


US Prices > Accessories

Catalog Number Description Price
FSWITCH Foot switch with BNC connector - Changes state of shutter with foot press as long as foot press is maintained $ 120
FSTOGGLE Foot switch with BNC connector - alternates open/close with each foot press $ 120
CIQ-2 25 pin connector to two 9 pin connectors (Allows connection of one stand-alone SmartShutter®) $ 120
SLIDE-IN3 Slide-in filter holder for 25 mm wheel $ 93
DROP-IN4 Drop-in filter holder for 25 mm wheel $ 93
DROP-IN/32 Drop-in filter holder for LB10-W32IQ $ 93
X100120 25 mm filter cup $ 33
X1001455 25 mm angled filter spacer $ 30
X100150 25 mm spacer $ 24
X100160 25 mm retaining ring $ 26
X100122 32 mm filter cup $ 30
X100152 32 mm spacer $ 24
X100162 32 mm retaining ring $ 24
X100124 50 mm filter cup $ 30
X100126 50 mm short filter cup $ 26
X100154 50 mm spacer $ 26
X100164 50 mm retaining ring $ 26
LLG Liquid light guide (2 meters, 3mm dia), C-mount, lens and lens tube $ 1,789
SHUTTER 25 mm replacement Uniblitz shutter (not an upgrade) $ 811
W620005 9 pin male/female serial cable $ 40
W620007 15 pin shielded cable for standard filter wheel $ 40
W620009 25 pin cable for wheels with SmartShutter $ 40
W621520 USB cable $ 40
X100111 35 mm replacement Uniblitz shutter (not an upgrade) $ 2,110
X100208 8 inch guide rod for stand (each) $ 63
X100210 12 inch guide rod for stand (each) $ 68
X100212 22 inch guide rod for stand (each) $ 80
X100560 25 mm spanner wrench $ 190
X100555 25 mm thin wheel spanner wrench $ 46
X100565 32 mm spanner wrench $ 46
X100558 32 mm thin wheel spanner wrench $ 46
X100567 50 mm spanner wrench $ 46

3 Slide-in filter holders are for wheels with shutter
4 Drop-in filter holders are for wheels without shutter
5 Two spacers are required for each filter position


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