SugarCUBE™ LED Illumination Systems

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SugarCUBE™ LED Illumination Systems

SugarCUBE™

LED Illumination Systems

Unsurpassed Light Intensity with LED Efficiency

The SugarCUBE™ line of LED fiber optic illuminators provides the highest intensity light for a variety of laboratory and technical needs. Each member of the CUBE family couples an exceptionally bright LED with Ushio’s powerful electronic driver circuitry for maximum light output. The life of each LED light source is equivalent to approximately 300 tungsten halogen bulbs, allowing users to cut downtime and save thousands of dollars on bulb replacement.

The SugarCUBE™ line - a model for every application

SugarCUBE™ Standard - A high intensity LED fiber optic illuminator available in white, red (613nm), blue (463nm), and green (523nm).

SugarCUBE™ Ultra - For the most demanding applications, the SugarCUBE Ultra is the most powerful LED light engine available. It replaces the previous SugarCUBE Quad White model. The output is 764% greater than the previous top of the line Quad when using a 3mm LLG. Please see the datasheet for specifics.

SugarCUBE™ Multi-wavelength solutions - We can connect multiple SugarCUBEs together to create a switchable multi-wavelength system with a high output.

Customization

Custom adapters can be created to meet your fiber optic requirements. Contact us to discuss your project.

Downloads

SugarCUBE™ Brochure
SugarCUBE™ CAD Drawings
SugarCUBE™ Manual
SugarCUBE™ GUI

Contact Us

Online Inquiry

UKCACertifications - CE - ETL - ROHS

Features & Benefits

  • With an estimated 60,000 hour life, the LED light sources provide intense, cool light that reduces downtime due to damage of samples or equipment
  • Unmatched light stability gives the unit excellent reliability in critical applications
  • Front panel control
  • Serial commands through RS232
  • Analog control via rear panel input
  • Durable solid-state construction reduces cost of ownership, while long-life LEDs cut waste, minimizing the environmental impact

Applications

  • Machine vision lighting
  • Microscope illumination
  • Vision system illumination
  • Research applications including nano-molecule manipulation and uncaging
  • Life sciences illumination
  • High speed motion capture

Photos

SugarCUBE™ White
SugarCUBE™ White
SugarCUBE™ Blue
SugarCUBE™ Blue
SugarCUBE™ Green
SugarCUBE™ Green
SugarCUBE™ Red
SugarCUBE™ Red
SugarCUBE™ ULTRA
SugarCUBE™ ULTRA

Specifications

SugarCUBE LED Illuminators
Click item code buttons to view detailed data specs. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ITEM CODEWATTSDESCRIPTIONCOLOR
TEMP (K)		AVG. LIFE (H)
50031254.1SugarCUBE Green LED Light Source 38000-M03-003—60000
50031275.4SugarCUBE White LED Light Source 38000-M03-005—60000
50031245.5SugarCUBE Red LED Light Source 38000-M03-002—60000
50031267.2SugarCUBE Blue LED Light Source 38000-M03-004—60000
500318213.1SugarCUBE Ultra White LED Light Source 38000-M03-305650060000

    CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: These products can expose you to Ethylhexyl Phthalate: DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov
    SugarCUBE Cables
    Click item code buttons to view detailed data specs. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    ITEM CODEDESCRIPTION
    5003128SugarCUBE RS232 Cable 7 Foot 38000-M03-020
    5003129SugarCUBE Communication Cable 3.5 Foot 38000-M03-021
    5003130SugarCUBE Discrete Input Cable 7 Foot 38000-M03-022

      SugarCUBE Adapters

      Use the table below to select the appropriate SugarCUBE Adapter for your light guide. Follow these steps to find the correct adapter:

      1. Look for the description and/or part number of your light guide in the Light Guide column
      2. If a match exists click on the adapter part number listed in the Part Number column and complete your order
      3. If a match does not exist, look for the dimensions of your light guide ferrule in columns A – F (using the adapter drawing shown to the right of the table as a guide)
      4. If you identify a matching adapter click on the part number listed in the Part Number column and complete your order
      5. If no match exists please Contact Us regarding a custom adapter

      NOTE: if you have a SugarCUBE Ultra be sure the light guide you are using is rated for high temperatures

      SugarCUBE Adapter Chart
      Click item code buttons to view detailed data specs. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
      ITEM CODEDESCRIPTIONLIGHT GUIDEABCDEFMODEL
      5003168SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-098FiberTech Optica 10mmØ.790N/AN/A0.43Ø.4740.68R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003157SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-058Ø0.615N/AN/A0.145Ø0.3140.395R, G, B, W
      5003158SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-059Ø.375N/A0.40.57Ø0.1860.57R, G, B, W
      5003159SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-081Ø0.455N/AN/A0.395Ø0.3140.395R, G, B, W
      5003160SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-083Ø0.755N/AN/A0.237Ø0.725.013 R, G, B, W
      5003161SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-085Ø1.250N/AN/A0.645Ø0.7200.895R, G, B, W
      5003162SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-090EO #53-691Ø.570N/AN/A0.145Ø0.3140.395R, G, B, W
      5003163SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-0925mm LLG (Newport, Thorlabs)0.4N/AN/A0.485Ø0.2750.685R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003164SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-094Ø.375N/AN/A0.435Ø0.1970.685R, G, B, W
      5003165SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-095Ø.354N/AN/A0.43Ø.2380.68R, G, B, W
      5003166SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-096FiberTech Optica 6mmØ.474N/AN/A0.43Ø.3170.68R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003167SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-097Ø.790N/AN/A0.43Ø.3960.68R, G, B, W
      5003156SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-057N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AR, G, B, W
      5003169SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-099FiberTech Optica 12mmØ.790N/AN/A0.43Ø.5530.68R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003170SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-1000.48N/AN/AN/AØ0.430.025R, G, B, W
      5003171SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-1010.4N/AN/AN/AØ0.350.025R, G, B, W
      5003172SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-1040.26N/AN/A0.155Ø0.1980.405R, G, B, W
      5003173SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-1050.785N/AN/A0.865Ø0.5920.865R, G, B, W
      5003174SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-1061.550.8N/AN/AN/A0.21R, G, B, W
      5003175SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-107Schott, Cold Vision Series0.890.7250.470.105Ø0.630.145R, G, B, W
      5003176SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-108Dual G/N (w/ Flat)N/A1.520.4050.145*0.628 W/Flat0.395R, G, B, W
      5003177SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-109Dolan Jenner, 39-826 Back&Ring Light, EO-#54-2580.745N/AN/A0.2650.5640.515R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003179SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-111Dolan Jenner G/N EEG2823N/AØ1.520.3050.245Ø0.630.495R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003180SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-112Dolan Jenner G/N BGG1823, EO-#54-210N/AØ1.520.3050.245Ø0.5650.495R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003143SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-042Dolan Jenner G/N EEG2823M or BGG1823MN/AØ1.520.4050.145Ø0.5930.395R, G, B, W
      5003132SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-031Volpi 10mmN/AØ0.770.1930.507Ø0.590.757R, G, B, W
      5003133SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-032Dolan Jenner .5"Ø0.935Ø0.8770.20.245Ø0.5640.495R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003134SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-033N/AØ1.5050.540.16Ø0.4390.41R, G, B, W
      5003135SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-034N/AØ1.5050.540.16Ø0.6790.41R, G, B, W
      5003136SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-035N/AØ1.5050.540.16Ø1.0050.07R, G, B, W
      5003137SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-036Dolan Jenner .125"N/AØ0.2070.590.11Ø0.190.36R, G, B, W
      5003138SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-037N/AØ0.2550.590.11Ø0.190.36R, G, B, W
      5003139SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-038Dolan Jenner .25"N/AØ0.4240.590.11Ø0.3140.36R, G, B, W
      5003140SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-039Schott SRL.62 AFDN/AØ1.230.3350.365Ø0.720.615R, G, B, W
      5003141SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-040Schott SPR.58 AFDN/AØ1.0660.3350.365Ø0.720.615R, G, B, W
      5003142SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-041Navitar 1-61214 BifurcatedN/AØ1.640.3350.365Ø0.7230.615R, G, B, W
      5003131SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-030Dolan Jenner .375"Ø0.8Ø0.7520.0550.145Ø0.5640.495R, G, B, W, Ultra
      5003144SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-043Dolan Jenner G/N EEG2823N/AØ1.520.4050.145Ø0.630.395R, G, B, W
      5003145SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-044Dolan Jenner G/N BGG1823, EO-#54-210N/AØ1.520.4050.145Ø0.5650.395R, G, B, W
      5003146SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-045FSI 50-1348-18N/A0.640.50.145Ø0.6250.395R, G, B, W
      5003147SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-046.50-2003-24N/AØ0.8170.5550.145Ø0.6250.39R, G, B, W
      5003148SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-049N/AØ0.7930.7010.701Ø0.360.249R, G, B, W
      5003149SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-050N/AØ0.7140.937-0.237Ø0.6750.013R, G, B, W
      5003150SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-051Newport 77638N/AØ.6000.2550.445Ø.4410.695R, G, B, W, Ultra 
      5003151SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-052Ø1.005Ø.3800.250.125Ø0.3050.25R, G, B, W
      5003152SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-053Dolan Jenner 1048N/AØ.9110.5550.145Ø0.6250.39R, G, B, W
      5003153SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-054N/AØ.4000.1180.582Ø0.2750.782R, G, B, W
      5003154SugarCUBE Adapter 38000-M03-055Moritex LensN/AN/AN/A1.26Ø0.5950.2R, G, B, W

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • What is the output power in lumens for the SugarCUBE Ultra?
          Fiber Optic Light GuideOutput Power (lumens)
          ½” Fiber Bundle621.3
          5mm Liquid Light Guide (LLG)528.6
          3mm LLG337.2
        • What is the radiant flux in milliwatts for the SugarCUBE Ultra?
          Fiber Optic Light GuideRadiant Flux (mW)
          ½” Fiber Bundle2440
          5mm Liquid Light Guide (LLG)2100
          3mm LLG1300
        • The buttons on the front panel are not working – what should I do?
          Most likely the unit is in Analog mode. There is a button on the back of the unit to return it to Front Panel Control.
        • I want to use a liquid light guide with the SugarCUBE Ultra illuminator and am concerned about damage to the light guide. Do you have any experience using liquid light guides with that illuminator?
          If you are using a liquid light guide it should be fine with the SugarCUBE Ultra.
        • We currently buy the SugarCUBE LED illuminator from you, and would like to know the thread of the screws that are used to affix the adapters to the front.
          All of our adapters use a 4-40 thread.
        • I am interested in buying a SugarCUBE and will be using it with a high frame rate camera. I am concerned about variations in the intensity that might cause a ‘strobing effect’ with the camera. Please comment on the stability of the intensity of output over time.
          The SugarCUBE product is actually used frequently in high speed imaging applications due to its high-intensity output and excellent stability. While environmental factors will play a role in the stability, we typically observe intensity stability of <0.5% under stable conditions. We recommend allowing the SugarCUBE to warm up for 5+ minutes to achieve this level of stability. Additionally, one unique property about the SugarCUBE is that the LED drive is DC current and not Pulse Width Modulated (PWM). This offers a special advantage for high speed video as the light is not pulsed. There is minimal ripple in the light and it has been shown to be flicker free at up to 750K frames per second (FPS).
        • I previously purchased the SugarCUBE Quad from you, is the Ultra a direct replacement?
          The SugarCUBE Ultra is a higher performance replacement for the Quad. It has the unique advantage of being able to couple large amounts of light into smaller light guides than the Quad previously could. Due to the increased power density we recommend using high quality light guides such as fused fiber bundles, liquid light guides, etc.
        • What are the dimensions of the SugarCUBE?
        • Can you provide a CAD model of your SugarCUBE?
          We have a CAD model of our SugarCUBE product located on the SugarCube page here.