Single Multiband Wavelength Excitation for a Mercury Free Microscope
Go mercury-free. niji, the new state-of-the-art LED light source helps to eliminate mercury from microscopy.
The niji is a revolutionary innovation in mercury-free microscopy, taking advantage of recent advances in lighting technology. With a much smaller environmental impact, this low cost modular LED source with single or multiband wavelength illumination is leading the way. We care about the environment and are trying to help users who care too. The niji can help you to remove dangerous toxins and has far less power consumption than damaging mercury lamps, helping to do your bit toward the environmental impact of research. We’ve tried to use the latest technology to reduce the impact of production but also used old technology and made our packaging recyclable or degradable where possible. You may also be able to benefit from a sustainability grant from your institution to help you switch to new “green tech”. Find out more with our very approximate running cost comparison example (*costs will vary around the world, this is meant for illustrative purposes!).
Cost Saving Chart
| Cost | Mercury lamp | Metal Halide Lamp | LED light engine Niji (7 channel) |
| Bulbs used in niji lifetime (20,000 hours) | Lifetime ~250 hours 80 | Lifetime ~ 2500 8 | 0 |
| Cost of bulbs used | ~ £250 per bulb £20,000 | ~£500 per bulb £4000 | N/A |
| Energy consumed in 20,000 hours usage | 0.140 kWh/h 2,800 kWh | 0.22 kWh/h 4,400 kWh | 0.04 kWh/h 800 kWh |
| Electricity cost in 20,000 hours usage (12.4p/kWh) | £347.20 | £545.60 | £99.20 |
| Overall disposal cost | ~£3.5 per bulb £280 | ~£3.5 per bulb £28 | N/A |
| Cost over 20,000 hours | £20,627.20 | £4573.60 | £99.20 |
| Cost per hour | £1.03 | £0.22 | £0.005 |
But, why should I choose a niji?
Benefit from the uniquely reconfigurable mainframe and the future-proof design of the niji.
niji combines a low-cost entry point with an easy and affordable upgrade path suitable for use in research institutes, hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical companies. No need to know today which wavelengths you’ll need tomorrow with our mercury-free, modular lab equipment.
Individually addressable, individually filtered LED channels
The niji delivers powerful, multi-wavelength excitation from the UV to the NIR, specifically designed for single and multiband fluorescence microscopy.
Fully compatible with microscopes and microscope software
Fully compatible with most standard microscopes, MicroManager, MicroManager 2, Metamorph and a wide range of other software packages from the major manufacturers. Contact us for more information. We also supply a universal collimator with common adapter rings for mechanical fitment.
Individual excitation filters
Each LED can be filtered at the source, allowing the user to sequence images very quickly.
Constant current and optical power LED drive modes
Both constant current and constant optical power LED drive modes are selectable, enabling fast imaging speed and high excitation power stability over long periods.
User-changeable LEDs and filters
niji’s uniquely reconfigurable mainframe allows you to change LEDs and filters easily in minutes, offering additional excitation centre wavelengths, excitation bands, and output power options.
Control individually or simultaneously
Wavelength, power, and emission channel can all be controlled using the manual controller (tablet), via software, or both at the same time. If you would like to find out more about our niji LED light source for single and multiband fluorescence microscopy, please contact us today.
niji’s individual
wavelength spectrum
Features & specs
| Modular Channels | Up to seven channels, user-fit* |
| Sources | Solid state LED |
| Wavelength Range | 380 – 730 nm available |
| Noise Level | Approx. 47 dB |
| Bandpass Filters | Individual bandpass filter holders for each channel |
| Light Interface | Liquid light guide with microscope collimators, available separately |
| Connection | USB-A (powered), USB-B, RS232 (serial), and TTL via 15-way connector |
| Operation | Control via dedicated software, MicroManager, MicroManager 2, tablet, or third-party software |
| Programmable Setup | XML upload for complete flexibility |
| Optical Safety | Key switch, light guide, and lid-off interlock |
| Power Consumption | Standby / all light off ~5 W Single colours: green ~40 W, all other colours ~18 W All 7 colours on ~80 W |
| Dimensions & Weight | 315 x 288 x 107 mm, 4.7 kg |
| Warranty | 12 months, optional 3 years |
| Line Voltage | 110V & 240V AC |
| Line Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 350 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 60 °C |
| Humidity | 40% to 70% RH |
| niji Product Codes | |
| BN7-MF-7-3-002 | niji 7-colour LED source (complete, populated unit) |
| BN7-MF-0-3-002 | niji (mainframe only) |
| BN7-LED-390-001 | niji UV 390 nm LED Module |
| BN7-LED-440-001 | niji Royal Blue 440 nm LED Module |
| BN7-LED-470-001 | niji Blue 470 nm LED Module |
| BN7-LED-510-001 | niji Cyan 510 nm LED Module |
| BN7-LED-550-001 | niji GY 550 nm LED Module |
| BN-LED-630-001 | niji Red 630 nm LED Module |
| BN-LED-720-001 | niji Far Red 720 nm LED Module |
| Liquid Light Guides & Collimator Product Codes | |
| BN7-LLG-310-001 | Liquid light guide, 3mm diameter, 1 m long |
| BN7-LLG-315-001 | Liquid light guide, 3mm diameter, 1.5 m long |
| BN7-LLG-320-001 | Liquid light guide, 3mm diameter, 2 m long |
| BN7-LLG-330-001 | Liquid light guide, 3mm diameter, 3 m long |
| BN7-LLG-520-001 | Liquid light guide, 5mm diameter, 2 m long (custom order only) |
| BN7-LLG-530-001 | Liquid light guide, 5mm diameter, 3 m long (custom order only) |
| BN7-ZCOL-3-001 | Zoom collimator for 3mm light guide (requires microscope adapter) |
| Microscope Adapter Product Codes | |
| BN7-ADT-N1-001 | Nikon adapter |
| BN7-ADT-L1-001 | Leica adapter |
| BN7-ADT-O1-002 | Olympus adapter |
| BN7-ADT-Z1-001 | Zeiss adapter |
| Other Accessories | |
| BN7-BNC-7-001 | BNC breakout cable |
Light
output
| UV | Royal Blue | Blue | Cyan | Green/Yellow | Red | Far Red | |
| Wavelength (nm) | 395 | 445 | 470 | 505 | 556 | 635 | 725 |
| Bandwidth FWHM (nm) | 10 | 18 | 19 | 31 | 62 | 18 | 38 |
| Typical Optical Power (mW) | 120 | 200 | 185 | 90 | 550 | 225 | 70 |
| Recommended Filter Sets | LED-DAPI-A-000 | LED-CFP-A-000 | LED-FITC-A-000 | LED-YFP-A-000 | LED-TRITC-A000 LED-mCherry-A-000 | LED-Cy5-A-000 | LED-Cy7-A/B-000 |
Note: Optical output powers are given for a ø3 mm liquid light guide, use of a 5 mm light guide will provide approx. 50% more power. Wavelengths and powers are approximate and may vary on LED batch. Each niji will be supplied with a full optical power and wavelength test data.
Book your evaluation unit today
To see a demo or to book your free evaluation unit, please call our team, or your nearest distributor.
Pssst, can you hear yourself thinking?
The niji is one of the quietest LED sources on the market.
With optimised fans running only when needed, you’ll be
able to hear yourself thinking.
Safety Certificates
CE
Conformité
Européene
EC
Regulation No
1907/2006
WEEE Directive
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU
EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC
Photo-biological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems
Regulation No BS EN 62471
RoHS
Directive
2011-65-EU
Low Voltage Directive
Directive
2006/95/EC
REACH
Regulation Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals
UL-certified Power Adapter
UL-certified AC power adapter
Let’s Work Together
If you are not sure where to get the niji from, or you are a distributor who is interested in adding the niji to your portfolio, let us hear from you. Just send us an email or give us a call.