Endoscope light source

ALI Lum-C1

Endoscope light source of very high intensity. It provides the light flux of intensity required for recording the vocal folds function by a high-speed camera.

ALI Lum-C1 – illuminator

ALI Lum-C1 – illuminator

An innovative device with unique features:

  • does not cause overheating of endoscope optics – the advanced optical system and the use of laser emitters provide highest efficiency and eliminate the excessive heat production which is typical for classic high-intensity light sources;
  • the lightweight and compact illuminator head mounted directly to the endoscope makes the examination with the high-speed camera to be performed without effort and as easy as an ordinary videostroboscopic examination;
  • excellent visualization of blood vessels, the edges of vocal folds and irritated mucosa thanks to originally chosen spectral characteristics (colour) of the emitted light;
  • maximum image sharpness in the ALI Cam HS-1 camera thanks to optimally chosen light parameters;
  • fully automated operation thanks to control of illuminator functions by the software from the computer managing the examination, according to the selected mode of camera operation – besides switching the device on, there is no need to adjust any controls in the front panel;
  • long lifetime of the illuminator head and quiet operation, important while performing phoniatric examinations.

Basic technical data:

LIGHT
Endoscope attachment STORZ
Emitted wavelengths 520 nm, 638 nm (spectral characteristics adjusted to the sensitivity of CMOS cameras, with reflection characteristics of larynx tissues taken into account)
Colour temperature 6000 K (approximate – the deviation of chromaticity coordinates from the black body line is larger than 0.04 UV system unit)
Continuous light intensity controlled with duty cycle, 16 intensity levels
Maximum light flux in HIGH SPEED mode (at illuminator head exit) 2500 lumens during 250 milliseconds maximum
Maximum light flux in continuous mode (at illuminator head exit) 600 lumens
GENERAL
Power consumption max. 1 A
Main module power 220–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz
Dimensions Main module: 370 x 280 x 100 mm
Illuminator head: ∅ 35 x 160 mm
Weight Main module: 3,6 kg
Illuminator head: 0,26 kg

Pictures obtained using illuminator ALI Lum-C1 and camera ALI Cam-HS1.

Some pictures courtesy of prof. Ewa Niebudek-Bogusz MD PhD – Professor at the Clinic of Audiology and Phoniatrics, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine.