LED Ring Light Sources


  • LED Ring Lights with Ø0.99" Clear Aperture
  • Array of 40 High Brightness LEDs
  • Compatible with Thorlabs' LED Drivers
  • Central Wavelengths from 470 to 850 nm and a Broadband White Option Available

LEDRW40

Ø0.99" Clear Aperture
LED Ring Light

Application Idea

The LED Ring Lights can be post-mounted using an SM2TC Clamp.

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Figure 1.2  The LED Ring Lights can be integrated into a 30 mm cage system as seen above.
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Figure 1.1  The LED Ring Lights can be post-mounted using an SM2TC clamp.
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Figure 1.3  The LED Ring Lights have three nylon-tipped setscrews to interface with zoom lenses such as the MVL6X12Z.

Features

  • LED Ring Arrays Composed of 40 High Brightness LEDs
  • 4 Central Wavelengths from 470 nm to 850 nm, 1 Broadband White Option Available
  • Ø0.99" (Ø25.1 mm) Clear Aperture
  • 50 - 300 mm Optimal Working Distance
  • Compatible with Our 30 mm Cage System
  • Integrated Memory (EEPROM) Stores LED Operating Parameters
  • Integrated M8 Connector for use with Thorlabs' LED Drivers

Thorlabs' LED Ring Light Sources consist of 40 individual LEDs in a ring-shaped array with a Ø0.99" (Ø25.1 mm) clear aperture. The LEDs are angled to provide illumination across a working distance of 50 mm to 300 mm along the emission axis and act as a bright field lighting source. The central aperture enables unobstructed viewing or imaging through the light sources, making them an ideal choice for machine vision, inspection systems, and other camera-based applications.

Constructed from anodized aluminum, these LED ring light housings feature four 4-40 tapped holes that are compatible with our Ø6 mm ER cage rods, allowing for integration with 30 mm cage systems. The housings also feature three setscrews on the sides for interfacing with Ø1" Lens Tubes and various camera lenses and high-magnification zoom lens systems (as seen in Figure 1.3), which can be secured using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key or balldriver. The backs of the ring lights have the same Ø2.20" outer diameter as a Ø2" Lens Tube, allowing them to fit inside Ø2" Lens Tube Mounts. An M60 x 1.0 external thread at the head of the ring light gives the option of attaching various elements such as custom filters or diffusers.

For convenient connection to the drivers listed below and on the LED Drivers tab, the LED ring lights have a connection cable with an M8 connector; see the Pin Diagram tab for the M8 connector pin information. These LED ring lights also feature an EEPROM chip which stores information about the LED (e.g., current limit, forward voltage). When controlled by a Thorlabs LED driver designed to read the EEPROM chip, the data can be used to implement smart safety features.

Driver Options
Thorlabs offers six drivers compatible with some or all these LED ring lights: LEDD1B, DC40UPLEDDC2200, DC4100, and DC4104 (the latter two require the DC4100-HUB). See Table G1.1 for driver compatibility information, and the LED Drivers tab for a list of specifications. The UPLED, DC40, DC2200, DC4100, and DC4104 drivers are capable of reading the current limit from the EEPROM chip of the connected LED ring light and automatically adjusting the maximum current setting to protect the LEDs. The DC40 LED driver can provide drive currents with up to a 5 kHz modulation when supplied with an external modulation signal. While the DC2200, DC4100, and DC4104 drivers are capable of modulating much higher frequencies, these ring lights are not approved for modulation at or above 9 kHz.

Please note that these LED ring lights are not intended for use in household illumination applications.

Thorlabs also offers a range of unmounted, mounted, collimated, and fiber-coupled LEDs that are designed for a variety of applications, including microscopy, illumination, and measurements. For questions on choosing an appropriate LED and to discuss mounting requirements, please contact Tech Sales.

Pin Specification Wire Color
1 LED Anode Brown
2 LED Cathode White
3 EEPROM GND Black
4 EEPROM IO Blue
Pin Out
Figure 2.1  Pin Diagram

Pin Connection - Male

Figure 2.1 shows the male connector of the LED Ring Lights. It is a standard M8 x 1.0 sensor circular connector. Pins 1 and 2 are the connection to the LED. Pin 3 and 4 are used for the internal EEPROM. If using an LED driver that was not purchased from Thorlabs, be careful that the appropriate connections are made to Pin 1 and Pin 2 and that you do not attempt to drive the LED through the EEPROM pins.

To fully support the max optical power of the LED you intend to drive, ensure that the max voltage and max current of the driver are equal to or greater than those of the LED.

Compatible Drivers LEDD1B UPLEDa DC40a DC2200a DC4100a,b DC4104a,b
Click Photos to Enlarge LEDD1B Driver upLED Driver DC40 Driver DC2200 Driver DC4100 Driver DC4104 Driver
LED Driver Current Output (Max)c 1.2 A 1.2 A 4.0 Ad LED1 Terminal: 10.0 A
LED2 Terminal: 2.0 Ae
1.0 A per Channel 1.0 A per Channel
LED Driver Forward Voltage (Max)f 12 V 8 V 14.0 Vd 50 V 5 V 5 V
Modulation Frequency Using External Input (Max) 5 kHz - 5 kHz 250 kHzg,h 100 kHzh
(Simultaneous Across all Channels)
100 kHzh
(Independently Controlled Channels)
External Control Interface(s) Analog (BNC) USB 2.0 USB 2.0, TTL, and Analog (BNC) USB 2.0 and Analog (BNC) USB 2.0 and Analog (BNC) USB 2.0 and Analog (8-Pin)
Main Driver Features Very Compact Footprint
60 mm x 73 mm x 104 mm
(W x H x D)
USB-Controlled Driver Current Up to 4.0 A,
Manual and USB-Controlled
Touchscreen Interface with Internal and External Options for Pulsed and Modulated LED Operation 4 Channelsb 4 Channelsb
EEPROM Compatible: Reads Out LED Data for LED Settings - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
LCD Display - - - Yes Yes Yes
Compatible Ring Lights LEDRW40, LEDRW40A, LEDRW40B, LEDRW40C, LEDRW40Di LEDRW40, LEDRW40A, LEDRW40B, LEDRW40C, LEDRW40D LEDRW40C, LEDRW40Di
  • Automatically limits to LED's max current via EEPROM readout.
  • The DC4100 and DC4104 can power and control up to four LEDs simultaneously when used with the DC4100-HUB. The LED Ring Lights require the DC4100-HUB when used with the DC4100 and DC4104 drivers.
  • LEDs with maximum current ratings higher than the driver's maximum current output can be driven, but will not reach full power.
  • The DC40 LED Driver is designed to automatically select the appropriate current/voltage combination for the LED on this page. Please note that the maximum current and forward voltage are interdependent; the DC40 driver cannot drive an LED with a 14.0 V forward voltage at 4.0 A. Please see the full web presentation for more information.
  • The LEDs sold below are compatible with the LED2 Terminal.
  • LEDs with forward voltage greater than the driver's maximum forward voltage cannot be driven. See Table G1.1 for driver compatibility.
  • Small Signal Bandwidth: Modulation not exceeding 20% of full scale current. The driver accepts other waveforms, but the maximum frequency will be reduced.
  • These ring lights are limited to frequencies below 9 kHz.
  • The LEDRW40D will be underpowered when using these drivers, since the max current of the driver is lower than the max current of the LEDRW40D.

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Light Emitting Diode (LED) Selection Guide
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Type Unmounted LEDs Pigtailed LEDs LEDs in
SMT Packages
LED Arrays LED Ring Light Cage-Compatible
Diffuse Backlight LED
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Selection Guide
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Type PCB-
Mounted LEDs
Heatsink-
Mounted LEDs
Collimated LEDs for Microscopyb Fiber-
Coupled LEDs
c
High-Power LEDs for Microscopy Multi-Wavelength
LED Source Optionsd
  • Measured at 25 °C
  • These Collimated LEDs are compatible with the standard and epi-illumination ports on the following microscopes: Olympus BX/IX (Item # Suffix: -C1), Leica DMI (Item # Suffix: -C2), Zeiss Axioskop (Item # Suffix: -C4), and Nikon Eclipse (Bayonet Mount, Item # Suffix: -C5).
  • Typical power when used with MM Fiber with Ø400 µm core, 0.39 NA.
  • Our Multi-Wavelength LED Sources are available with select combinations of the LEDs at these wavelengths.
  • Typical power for LEDs with the Leica DMI collimation package (Item # Suffix: -C2).
  • Minimum power for the collimated output of these LEDs. The collimation lens is installed with each LED.
  • Typical power for LEDs with the Olympus BX and IX collimation package (Item # Suffix: -C1).
  • Percentage of LED intensity that emits in the blue portion of the spectrum, from 400 nm to 525 nm.

LED Ring Light Sources

Table G1.1  Specificationsa
Item # LEDRW40A LEDRW40B LEDRW40C LEDRW40D LEDRW40
LED Power Outputb,c ≥550 mW
(Typ. 800 mW)
≥215 mW
(Typ. 320 mW)
≥280 mW
(Typ. 415 mW)
≥730 mW
(Typ. 1170 mW)
≥370 mW
(Typ. 540 mW)
Forward Voltageb,c 6.4 V 6.4 V 4.2 V 3.5 V 6.4 V
Maximum Irradiance at 75 mmb,c,d 500 µW/mm2 210 µW/mm2 335 µW/mm2 310 µW/mm2 310 µW/mm2
Maximum Irradiance at 200 mmb,c,d 165 µW/mm2 55 µW/mm2 75 µW/mm2 70 µW/mm2 88 µW/mm2
General Specifications
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LEDRW40A Color LEDRW40B Color LEDRW40C Color LEDRW40D Color LEDRW40 Color
Color Blue Green Red Infrared (IR) Daylight White
Central Wavelengthf 470 nm 525 nm 630 nm 850 nm Color Temperature:
5500 K
Maximum Current (CW)b 400 mA 400 mA 400 mA 1500 mA 400 mA
Electrical Powerb 2560 mW 2560 mW 1680 mW 5250 mW 2560 mW
Optimal Working Distance 50 - 300 mm
Typical Lifetimeb >10 000 h
Operating Temperatureg 0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature -40 to 70 °C
Compatible Drivers LEDD1B, UPLED, DC40, DC2200 LEDD1Bi, UPLEDi, DC40,
DC2200, DC4100h,i, DC4104h,i
LEDD1B, UPLED,
DC40, DC2200
Risk Groupj RG2 - Moderate Risk RG0 - Exempt RG2 - Moderate Risk
Output Spectrumf
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  • All Specifications are Typical Unless Otherwise Noted
  • Measured at 25 °C
  • When Driven with the Maximum Current
  • Measured Along the Emission Axis
  • These are color images of the light emitted by the LED ring lights. Since the output spectrum for the LEDRW40D ring light is in the infrared, light is not visible.
  • Due to variations in the manufacturing process and operating parameters such as temperature and current, the actual spectral output of any given LED will vary. Central wavelength and correlated color temperature specs are only intended to be used as a guideline.
  • Non-Condensing
  • Requires DC4100-HUB
  • The LEDRW40D will be underpowered when using these drivers, since the max current of the driver is lower than the max current of the LEDRW40D.
  • According to the Standard IEC 62471:2006, Photobiological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems
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