Upgrade Endoscopy System Socket Unit For Olympus CLV-180 Light Source

Socket unit for Olympus CLV-180

► Brief Description

The Socket Unit for the Olympus EVIS EXERA II CLV-180 Xenon Light Source is a high-precision, heavy-duty electrical and mechanical interface designed to house and power the 300W Xenon short-arc lamp (typically the MD-631 or MD-631 equivalent). Positioned inside the lamp compartment of the light source, this unit acts as the critical bridge between the device's high-voltage ignition circuitry and the xenon bulb. It is engineered to withstand extreme thermal stress, deliver the massive voltage spikes required for arc ignition, and maintain precise optical alignment of the bulb to ensure optimal light transmission through endoscopic fiber-optic bundles.

►Features

• High-Voltage Ignition Delivery

• Precise Optical Alignment

• Thermal Management & Heat Dissipation

• Secure Mechanical Locking

► Specification

► FAQ

What causes a CLV-180 lamp socket to burn out or develop scorch marks?

The most common cause is poor mechanical contact (loose screws). If the hex screws securing the lamp assembly into the socket are not tightened adequately, it creates electrical resistance. Because a 300W Xenon lamp draws high current, this resistance generates extreme localized heat, leading to electrical arcing, pitting, and eventual melting of the socket contacts.

How to know if need to replace just the Xenon bulb or the entire socket unit?

Inspect the interface during a lamp change:
If the metal contact pins inside the socket housing are shiny, clean, and securely hold the lamp, only need to change the bulb.
If the socket housing is cracked, the wires are brittle, or the metal terminals are black, pitted, or deformed by heat, the socket unit must be replaced to prevent damage to the new bulb or the light source ballast.

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► About Us

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