Description
Fiber Optic Ring Light Guide Flex Cable 8-Port Microscope Illuminator 80mm OD
This fiber optic ring light guide is a flexible illumination cable designed to couple an external fiber optic light source to a stereo or inspection microscope. The stainless steel armored flex cable carries fiber bundles from the input tip to an 8-port circular ring mount, which surrounds the microscope objective and delivers even, shadow-free illumination directly onto the specimen. The ring attaches around the objective lens or specimen stage, and the input tip plugs into a compatible fiber optic illuminator/light source (sold separately).
Specifications & What's Included
- Type: Fiber optic ring light guide with flex cable
- Number of fiber output ports: 8, arranged around the ring face
- Ring outer diameter (OD): 80mm
- Ring inner diameter (ID): 49mm
- Ring construction: Black anodized aluminum
- Cable construction: Stainless steel armored flexible cable
- Overall assembly length: Approx. 31.5 in
- Cable length: Approx. 28.5 in
- Input light tip length: 25mm
- Input light tip diameter: 15mm
- Light source / power supply: NOT included — sold separately
- Includes: Ring light guide and flex cable assembly only
Applications
Fiber optic ring light guides are standard illumination accessories for stereo microscopes, inspection microscopes, and low-power biological microscopes used in electronics assembly, PCB inspection, gemology, entomology, watchmaking, medical device manufacturing, and quality control. The ring-mount design positions the light source output directly around the objective, eliminating shadows and hotspots that cause problems with coaxial or oblique lighting. Because the fiber cable carries light without conducting heat, the specimen stays cool even under prolonged illumination — a key advantage over incandescent ring lights mounted directly on the objective. These accessories are compatible with most fiber optic illuminators that accept a standard-diameter input tip (15mm in this case); buyers should confirm their light source accepts a 15mm input tip before purchasing. The 80mm OD ring suits a wide range of stereo microscope body diameters commonly found in laboratory and industrial settings.
This fiber optic ring light guide and flex cable assembly has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The stainless steel armored flex cable and black anodized aluminum ring are intact with no cracks or breaks. The input tip and ring connector both show some tarnishing and light surface patina on the metal, as visible in the photos — normal for a used item of this type. The fiber bundle and 8-port ring face appear undamaged. No light source or power supply is included. Please review our photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Unbranded |
Type: |
Fiber Optic Ring Light Guide / Illuminator |
SKU: |
46698 |
Compatible With: |
Stereo microscopes with fiber optic light source input |
Number of Light Ports: |
8 |
Ring Outer Diameter (OD): |
80mm |
Ring Inner Diameter (ID): |
49mm |
Overall Length: |
Approx. 31.5 in (800mm) |
Cable Length: |
Approx. 28.5 in (724mm) |
Input Tip Length: |
25mm |
Input Tip Diameter: |
15mm |
Cable Construction: |
Stainless steel armored flex cable |
Ring Material: |
Black anodized aluminum |
Light Source Included: |
No – light source/power supply sold separately |
Form Factor: |
Flex cable with ring mount |
Application: |
Microscope ring illumination / fiber optic lighting |
Seller Notes: |
Cable and ring assembly only — no light source or power supply included. |
Condition Notes: |
This fiber optic ring light guide has been inspected and is in good used condition. Cable and ring are intact; input tip and connectors show light surface tarnish typical of age. No light source included. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |