SKU: PRODUCT ID:89N-25053
89 North Gen2 LDI-5 Laser Diode Illuminator - 405/470/555/640/730 Microscope Illuminator
89 North Gen2 LDI-5 Laser Diode Illuminator - 405/470/555/640/730 Microscope Illuminator
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89 North Gen2 LDI-5 Laser Diode Illuminator – 405/470/555/640/730 | Catalog #25053
The 89 North Gen2 LDI-5 Laser Diode Illuminator is a high-performance laser engine engineered for demanding fluorescence and live-cell imaging applications. This five-line configuration (405/470/555/640/730 nm) offers superior power density, ultra-stable illumination, and sub-percent intensity control, making it an ideal solution for super-resolution, optogenetics, and high-content screening workflows. Designed to meet QUAREP-LiMi WG1 standards for illumination stability, the LDI-G2 Series sets a new benchmark for precision and reproducibility in microscopy illumination.
Condition
New with Manufacturer Warranty
Included Items
- Gen2 LDI-5 Laser Diode Illuminator (405/470/555/640/730 nm configuration)
- Integrated power supply
- Control interface
- Laser safety interlock and key switch
- Output fiber and collimator
- Mounting bracket and hardware
- Full documentation and user manual
Key Features
- High Power Density: Delivers intense, uniform excitation via a single 400 µm fiber output—no homogenization optics required
- Rock-Solid Stability: Active feedback loop provides 99.8% illumination stability for quantitative imaging
- Fine Intensity Control: Laser modulation in 0.1% increments—ten times finer than typical systems
- Live-Cell Friendly: Supports reduced phototoxicity and photobleaching for extended time-lapse or delicate samples
- Software-Controlled Operation: Integrates easily into microscope platforms and automation workflows
- Upgradeable and Modular: LDI-G2 platform supports OEM customization and wavelength flexibility
Applications
- Super-resolution microscopy (PALM, STORM, SIM)
- Calcium imaging, FRET, FRAP
- Optogenetics and photoactivation
- Live-cell imaging and time-lapse acquisition
- High-content screening and quantitative assays
- Deep-tissue and cleared-sample fluorescence microscopy
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Gen2 LDI-5 |
| Catalog Number | 25053 |
| Laser Lines | 405 nm, 470 nm, 555 nm, 640 nm, 730 nm |
| Output Fiber | 400 µm core diameter |
| Modulation Control | 0.1% increments, fully software-controlled |
| Illumination Stability | 99.8% (active feedback loop) |
| Output Coupling | Collimated fiber optic delivery |
| Applications | Live-cell, optogenetics, super-resolution |
| Standards Compliance | QUAREP-LiMi WG1 (illumination stability) |
| Dimensions / Footprint | Compact and rack-mountable (see datasheet) |
| Power Requirements | Integrated system power supply |
| Cooling | Passive (no active cooling required) |
Configuration shown is for demonstration purposes. Contact us to discuss your application and needs for a customized quote.
Additional Details
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: 89 North
- Model:
- Catalog Number: 89N-25053
- Serial Number:
- Condition: New

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