Laser light source X-Cite NOVEM™

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Overview
The X-Cite NOVEM is a nine-channel LED illumination system designed for fluorescence imaging and advanced microscopy workflows. It delivers broad spectral coverage from Fura-2 to IR800, fast channel switching and the patented LaserLED Hybrid Drive to address the 500–600 nm green gap. Available in multiple pre-configured variants with pre-installed clean-up filters for seamless integration into research and clinical imaging setups.

Key points

• Nine independently controllable channels with sub-millisecond switching
• Broad spectral coverage from UV to IR (Fura-2 to IR800)
• LaserLED Hybrid Drive fills the 500–600 nm green gap
• Multiple configuration options to match application needs
• Pre-installed clean-up filters and four-position motorized filter changer
• Control via speedDIAL, USB, TTL, analog; SDK and RS-232 supported
• Designed to maximize uniformity and minimize sample exposure

Features

• Full spectral coverage from Fura-2 to IR800
• Nine-channel wavelength selection with fast response
• LaserLED Hybrid Drive with motorized four-position filter changer
• Pre-installed clean-up filters for common workflows
• Multiple control interfaces: speedDIAL, USB, TTL, analog, RS-232 (SDK)
• Quiet operation suitable for lab environments

Applications

• Fluorescence imaging and high-throughput screening
• Ratiometric calcium imaging (e.g., Fura‑2 with 340/385 nm LEDs)
• Digital pathology and slide scanning
• Optogenetics and spatial biology experiments
• FISH and other fluorescence in situ assays
• Structured illumination microscopy (SIM)

Documentation & Software (titles)

• Software Supporting X-Cite Products (PDF)
• X-Cite NOVEM Brochure (PDF)
• Qualified Microscope List (PDF)
• X-Cite NOVEM EU Declaration (PDF)
• X-Cite NOVEM Filter Recommendations (PDF)
• X-Cite NOVEM Filter Recommendations for FISH (PDF)
• X-Cite NOVEM Quick Start Guide (PDF)
• X-Cite NOVEM UKCA Declaration (PDF)
• X-Cite NOVEM User Guide (PDF)
• X-Cite Safety Precautions (PDF)
• Why Switch from Lamp to LEDs Brochure (PDF)
• Device drivers, control panel UI and firmware update packages (zip archives)

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Wavelength ranges by model: NOVEM-S, XT910: 360–770 nm; NOVEM-L, XT920: 380–770 nm; NOVEM-FURA, XT930: 340–660 nm; NOVEM-IR, XT940: 360–800 nm
• Input power: Universal 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• LED ON/OFF response: 100 µs (TTL) / 1 ms (USB)
• Rotary filter changer switching: 500 ms; minimum duty cycle ≤ 2 s
• Control options: speedDIAL; TTL ON/OFF; Analog intensity; RS-232 (SDK); USB
• I/O connections: Mini DIN (speedDIAL), USB B, DB15 BNCs for TTL and Analog
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 205 × 265 × 270 mm
• Weight: 9 kg; Shipping weight: 11.8 kg
• Certifications: CE, RoHS, KC
• Warranty: LEDs 25,000 hours or 3 years; other components 1 year parts and labor (excl. LLG)
• Patents: US#9,239,133