Olympus Olympus CLV-290 Light Source

OLYMPUS CLV-290 — EVIS LUCERA ELITE Xenon Light Source

The CLV-290 is the xenon light source in Olympus's EVIS LUCERA ELITE lineup. Designed to give one-touch access to HDTV imaging and NBI (Narrow Band Imaging), it combines high light output with a redesigned, ergonomic build aimed at simplified connections and reliable performance in the endoscopy suite.

Main Features

• NBI in EVIS LUCERA ELITE offers twice the viewable distance of EVIS LUCERA SPECTRUM, with more effective noise reduction and a faster image response from dark to bright
• The newly designed waterproof one-touch connector allows a one-step connection to the light source, with no separate scope cable required
• Considerable reduction in operating noise thanks to a redesigned fan
• Link connection to peripheral devices avoids complicated cable connections and accelerates transmission speed

Illumination

• Examination lamp — Xenon short-arc lamp (ozone-free), 300 W
• Average lamp life — Approximately 500 hours of continuous use (may vary slightly with intermittent use)
• Ignition method — Switching regulator
• Brightness adjustment — Light-path diaphragm control
• Cooling — Forced-air cooling
• NBI observation — Available
• Emergency lamp — Halogen lamp (within mirror), 12 V, 35 W
• Average emergency lamp life — Approximately 500 hours

Automatic Brightness Adjustment

• Method — Servo-diaphragm
• Automatic exposure — 17 steps

Air and Water Feeding

• Air pump — Diaphragm-type pump
• Pressure switching — 4 levels (off, low, medium, high)
• Water feeding — By pressurizing the detachable water container with air

Front Panel Indicators and Memory

• Emergency lamp — Indicates absence, disconnection, or active use of the emergency lamp
• NBI — Lights up when NBI observation is enabled
• Setting memory — Settings (except filter setting) are retained even when the light source is powered off

Classification (Medical Electrical Equipment)

• Protection against electric shock — Class I
• Degree of protection of applied part — Type BF
• Protection against explosion — The instrument should be kept away from flammable gases