Nikon C-DSLU LED Unit for C-DS, Diascopic Stand - Kit
SKU: MME42310-KIT
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Nikon C-DSLU LED Illumination Unit for C-DS Diascopic Stand — Complete Kit (MME42310)
- 💡 Adds LED transmitted illumination to the Nikon C-DS diascopic stand — direct OEM upgrade from halogen to LED
- 🔌 Complete kit — includes LED unit (MME42310), power supply (MQF52057), and power cord
- 🌟 LED advantages — instant ON/OFF, consistent color temperature, long lifespan, no warm-up time
- ✅ Condition: New
🔧 Product Description
The Nikon C-DSLU (catalog number MME42310) is an OEM LED illumination unit designed specifically for the Nikon C-DS diascopic stereo microscope stand. This kit adds or replaces transmitted (diascopic) LED illumination on the C-DS stand, delivering a clean, modern LED light source in place of older halogen lamp configurations.
LED illumination offers meaningful practical advantages over halogen in a diascopic stand: instant ON/OFF with no warm-up period, a stable and consistent color temperature that doesn't shift as the lamp ages, significantly longer service life, and lower heat output that is gentler on live or temperature-sensitive specimens. As a complete kit, everything needed for installation is included — the LED unit, the matching Nikon power supply (MQF52057), and the power cord — so there are no additional components to source separately.
This is a brand-new OEM Nikon component, ensuring a direct fit and full compatibility with the C-DS stand without modification.
🔎 Typical Applications
- Upgrading Nikon C-DS diascopic stands from halogen to LED illumination
- Replacing a failed or aging illumination unit on a C-DS stand
- Live specimen and aquatic biology observation with transmitted light
- Stereo microscopy on slides, Petri dishes, and transparent substrates
- Teaching and research labs requiring consistent, low-maintenance illumination
📊 Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | MME42310 |
| Kit SKU | MME42310-KIT |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Illumination Type | LED (transmitted / diascopic) |
| Compatible Stand | Nikon C-DS Diascopic Stand |
| Included Components | LED unit (MME42310), power supply (MQF52057), power cord |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Condition | New |
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