Illuminated magnifiers for electronics, cosmetology
and other industrial applications
Magnification is essential to a large
number of industrial applications
Modern manufacturing includes all intermediate processes required
for the production and integration of a product’s components.
Many of these processes including assembly, inspection and
rework, rely on the use of illuminated magnifiers.
A number of industries are particularly sensitive to electrostatic discharges (ESD), and
need to establish measures for eliminating
static. ESD-Safe magnifiers are a valuable
tool in these industries as they help guard
against uncontrolled static dissipation.
The history of Luxo illuminated
magnifiers
Luxo’s history of lighting for the individual
began with the development of the L-1 task
light in 1937. The freedom of movement
and the ability to place light exactly where
it was needed, forever changed the way
task lights are used.
L-1 was designed by Luxo’s founder, the
Norwegian industrialist Jac Jacobsen, and
is still in production today. The lamp arm is
balanced by springs that work on the action
and reaction principle of human arm muscles. Jac Jacobsen soon realized that his
spring-balanced arm could carry a variety
of different luminaires, including illuminated
magnifiers, for numerous purposes.
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The decades following saw Luxo’s development of a range of illuminated magnifiers
for industrial applications, electronics,
therapy and cosmetology, low vision and
the healthcare sector.
Modern range of arm-based
magnifiers
Naturally, Luxo’s range of products has
been vastly expanded since those early
days. However, the philosophy and knowledge from the development of the L-1 is still
maintained in all of Luxo’s modern products.
Today, Luxo’s range of illuminated
magnifiers comprises a wide variety of arm
technologies,
with internal
or external
springs. They
all have perfect
balance and careful
ergonomics built into
them.
Luxo pioneered the
development of
illuminated magnifiers
for industrial use.
This L-1 L magnifier
was manufactured in
1955 and is still in
use today.
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Perfect balance,
maximum flexibility
Luxo’s magnifiers are specially designed to maximize horizontal
and vertical movement. They provide significant horizontal reach,
and will always stay in the right position without drifting. The arms
are balanced by spring systems which ensure smooth and easy
positioning – no knobs to tighten, nothing to adjust.
The ability to position the lens and direct
the light exactly where it is needed is the
hallmark of Luxo’s illuminated magnifiers.
The flexibility of the lamp head means that
it is easy to adjust the magnifier for your
personal needs.
Friction-free lamp head
movements
- Horizontal side-to-side movement (yaw)
- Up and down movement (tilt)
- Rotation around a horizontal axis (roll)
The flexibility of the self-balancing arm and
friction-free joint between the lamp head
and arm makes exact positioning easy.
It is the combination of arm and head
movements that determines the degree of
flexibility in a magnifier. Luxo’s magnifiers
are highly flexible, offering a combination
of the three all-important head movements:
Friction-free joint between the lamp head
and arm.
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Friction-free joint between the lamp head
and arm.
The importance of
light quality
At Luxo we know how important light is
for the working environment and for the
health and well-bring of an individual in a
workplace. Good lighting reduces the risk
of health problems, increases safety, and
enhances productivity.
For this reason Luxo places great importance on the light quality of our illuminated
magnifiers. They are not just magnifiers
with light, but powerful luminaires with
excellent light output. The quality and exact
positioning of the lightsources in relation
to the lens allows for virtually shadow-free
magnification and excellent color rendering
capabilities
LED: Lightsource of the future
Over the past few years, Luxo has designed
and manufactured a new generation of
luminaires, all featuring LED instead of traditional lightsources. Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) are semiconductors that emit light
when an electric current passes through
them. LEDs can be used on their own, or
assembled into modules for added power.
Ergonomic. Energy-efficient.
Economic.
Luxo’s modern LED magnifiers are designed
to provide the best possible ergonomics,
while saving energy. They use only a
fraction of the energy required by luminaires
with traditional lightsources.
LEDs have an incredibly long life span.
The diodes in Luxo LED magnifiers have a
life expectancy of more than 50,000 hours.
That equates to 25 years or more with
normal use.
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Product guide
Wave® LED
Rectangular lens LED magnifier
WAVE LED is a magnifier for industrial applications. No knobs to
tighten, nothing to adjust – a flexible, self-balancing shade and
hands-free neck assembly allows the lamp head to be secured in
any position. The fully-enclosed neck design is ideal for environments where foreign object debris (FOD) is a concern. An automatic shut-off feature further ensures energy savings. WAVE LED offers
shadow-free magnification with light coming from both sides, as well
as three-dimensional magnification lighting from the left or right. The
3D-feature is especially welcome when working with circuit boards
and similar delicate objects.
Technical details
Lightsource: Two 6W dimmable LED modules. 13W total energy
consumed. 4600 lux at 11” focal length. CCT: 4000°K. CRI: 80.
Body material and color: Steel arm and die-cast aluminum shade.
Fully-enclosed neck design. Color: light gray.
Optics: 3.5- (1.88X) or 5-diopter (2.25X), 6.75” x 4.5”
rectangular white crown optical-quality glass lens.
Secondary lenses: For additional magnification a secondary
4-, 6- or 10-diopter STAYS lens can be attached to the primary lens.
Power supply: Supplied with cable and plug.
Arm technology and movement: Heavy-duty internal-spring 45”
or 30” parallel, three-pivot K-arm.
Timer and dimming: Step dimming 0-50-100%. 9/4 hour auto
shut-off.
Part numbers
18845LG
WAVE LED, 3.5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
18846LG
WAVE LED, 3.5-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
Mounting: Edge clamp or weighted base.
18847LG
WAVE LED, 3.5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
18945LG
WAVE LED, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
UL/cUL listed
18946LG
WAVE LED, 5-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
18947LG
WAVE LED, 5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
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Wave® LED ESD
ESD-Safe rectangular lens LED magnifier
ESD-Safe WAVE LED is especially designed for use in static sensitive
environments where electrostatic discharges can prove fatal for
electronic components. The shade and arm are powder-coated
with a metal-laced paint that measures 104 Ω/sq. (conductive).
The remaining components are molded in a material that measures
105-10 6 Ω/sq. (static dissipative). Since the surfaces are no longer
insulative, triboelectric charging results in drastically lower voltages,
especially since any charge (under 50 volts) is uniformly distributed
throughout the entire surface of the head assembly.
Technical details
Lightsource: Two 6W dimmable LED modules. 13W total energy
consumed. 4600 lux at 11” focal length. CCT: 4000°K. CRI: 80.
Body material and color: ESD-Safe steel arm and die-cast
aluminium shade. Fully-enclosed neck design. Color: black.
Optics: 3.5- (1.88X) or 5-diopter (2.25X), 6.75” x 4.5”
rectangular white crown optical-quality glass lens.
Secondary lenses: For additional magnification a secondary
4-, 6- or 10-diopter STAYS lens can be attached to the primary lens.
Power supply: Supplied with cable and plug.
Arm technology and movement: Heavy-duty internal-spring 45”
or 30” parallel, three-pivot K-arm.
Timer and dimming: Step dimming 0-50-100%. 9/4 hour auto
shut-off.
Part numbers
18900BK
ESD-Safe, WAVE LED, 3.5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
Mounting: Edge clamp or weighted base.
18902BK
ESD-Safe, WAVE LED, 3.5-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, black
18904BK
ESD-Safe, WAVE LED, 3.5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, black
UL/cUL listed
18910BK
ESD-Safe, WAVE LED, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
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KFMTM LED
Heavy-duty round lens LED magnifier
KFM LED produces nearly 75% greater light output than traditional
KFM models. A heavy-duty, all-metal construction with sleek design,
adjustable arm and excellent light output makes the KFM suitable for
a variety of industrial applications. No knobs to tighten, nothing to
adjust. A flexible, self-balancing shade and fully-enclosed, handsfree neck design are ideal for environments where foreign object
debris (FOD) is a concern and allows the lamp head to be secured
in any position. The quality and positioning of the LEDs across two
semi-circular modules allows for virtually shadow-free magnification
and excellent color rendering.
Technical details
Lightsource: 9W dimmable LED modules. 11W total energy
consumed. 2800 lux at 13” focal length. CCT: 4000°K. CRI: 80.
Body material and color: Steel arm and die-cast aluminum shade.
Fully-enclosed neck design. Colors: black, light gray and white.
Optics: 3- (1.75X) or 5-diopter (2.25X), 5” diameter optical-quality
glass lens.
Secondary lenses: For additional magnification a secondary
4-, 6- or 10-diopter STAYS lens can be attached to the primary lens.
Power supply: Supplied with cable and plug.
Arm technology and movement: Heavy-duty internal-spring 45”
or 30” parallel, three-pivot K-arm.
Timer and dimming: Infinity dimming 1–100%. 9/4 hour auto
shut-off.
Part numbers
18113BK
KFM LED, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
18113LG
KFM LED, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
Mounting: Edge clamp or weighted base.
18113WT
KFM LED, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, white
18115BK
KFM LED, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
UL/cUL listed
18115LG
KFM LED, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
18115WT
KFM LED, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, white
18213LG
KFM LED, 3-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
18215LG
KFM LED, 5-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
18253LG
KFM LED, 3-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
18255BK
KFM LED, 5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, black
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KFMTM LED ESD
ESD-Safe heavy-duty round lens LED magnifier
KFM LED ESD is especially designed for use in static sensitive environments where electrostatic discharges can prove fatal for electronic
components. An ESD-Safe lens is protected with a special coating
that alters the electrical characteristics at the surface of the material
and guards against uncontrolled static dissipation. The shade and
arm are powder-coated with a metal-laced paint that measures
10 4 Ω/sq. (conductive). The remaining components are molded
in a material that measures 10 10 Ω/sq. (static dissipative). Since
the surfaces are no longer insulative, triboelectric charging results
in drastically lower voltages, especially since any charge (under
50 volts) is uniformly distributed throughout the entire surface of the
head assembly.
Technical details
Lightsource: 9W dimmable LED modules. 11W total energy
consumed. 2800 lux at 13” focal length. CCT: 4000°K. CRI: 80.
Body material and color: ESD-Safe steel arm and die-cast
aluminum shade. Fully-enclosed neck design. Color: black.
Optics: 5-diopter (2.25X), 5” diameter optical-quality glass lens.
Secondary lenses: For additional magnification a secondary
4-, 6- or 10-diopter STAYS lens can be attached to the primary lens.
Power supply: Supplied with cable and plug.
Arm technology and movement: Heavy-duty internal-spring 45”
parallel, three-pivot K-arm.
Timer and dimming: Infinity dimming 1–100%. 9/4 hour auto
shut-off.
Part numbers
18313BK
ESD-Safe, KFM LED, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
Mounting: Edge clamp.
UL/cUL listed
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Circus
Heavy-duty round lens magnifier with hinged
lens cover
Circus is specially designed to withstand the rigors of everyday use
in industrial and manufacturing environments as well as cosmetology, health spas, beauty salons and clean room applications where
foreign object debris (FOD) is a concern. No knobs to tighten, nothing to adjust. The highly flexible, self-balancing shade allows the
lamp head to be positioned horizontally, vertically and laterally and
a removable tinted hinged lens cover protects the lens from unwanted dust, debris and contamination and allows for safe operation in
direct sunlight. A 22W T-5C fluorescent lightsource provides 40%
greater light output than a traditional 22W T9 illuminated magnifier.
Technical details
Lightsource: 22W T-5C fluorescent. 3500 lux at 11” focal length.
CCT: 4100°K.
Body material and color: Heavy-duty die-cast aluminium housing.
Fully-enclosed neck design with protective rubber cover.
Color: white.
Optics: 3.5-diopter (1.88X) or 5-diopter (2.25X), 6.5” diameter
white crown optical-quality glass lens.
Secondary lenses: For additional magnification a secondary
4-, 6- or 10-diopter STAYS lens can be attached to the primary lens.
Power supply and ballast: Supplied with cable and plug.
High frequency ballast.
Arm technology and movement: Heavy-duty internal-spring 45”
parallel, three-pivot K-arm with .75” steel tubing.
Shade: Built-in handles for positioning of lamp head.
Removable tinted hinged lens cover.
Mounting: Edge clamp.
UL/cUL listed
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Part numbers
17980WT
Circus, 3.5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, white
17981WT
Circus, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, white
LFM LED
Lighter-duty round lens LED magnifier
LFM LED is Luxo’s most cost-effective LED Magnifier. A die-cast
aluminium housing and flexible, spring-balanced L-arm ensure the
magnifier can be placed in any position. Auto shut-off and dimming
features further ensure energy savings. LFM is suitable for a variety
of Industrial applications.
Technical details
Lightsource: 7W dimmable LED modules. 9.5W total energy consumed. 1500 lux at 13” focal length. CCT: 4000°K. CRI: 80.
Body material and color: Die-cast aluminum housing. Color: light
gray.
Optics: 3- (1.75X) or 5-diopter (2.25X), 5” diameter lens.
Secondary lenses: For additional magnification a secondary
4-, 6- or 10-diopter STAYS lens can be attached to the primary lens.
Power supply: Supplied with cable and external power supply
with plug.
Arm technology and movement: Lighter-duty external-spring 45”
or 30” L-arm.
Timer and dimming: Step dimming 0-50-100%.
Mounting: Edge clamp or weighted base.
UL/cUL listed
Part numbers
18345LG
LFM, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
18346LG
LFM, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
18350LG
LFM, 3-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
18351LG
LFM, 3-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
18352LG
LFM, 5-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
18353LG
LFM, 5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
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KFMTM Magnifier
IFM Magnifier
Heavy-duty round lens multipurpose fluorescent magnifier
Lighter-duty round lens
fluorescent magnifier
KFM has a sturdy all-metal construction
with a sleek design, flexible arm and
excellent light output suitable for a
variety of industrial, laboratory,
cosmetology and low vision applications.
The flexibility of the neck assembly and
patented internal spring K-arm makes exact positioning easy. An ESD-Safe model,
which is designed for use in static-sensitive environments
and guards against uncontrolled static dissipation, is also available.
IFM is an ideal lighter-duty magnifier for
low-power inspection. A 22W circline
fluorescent lamp provides 360° shadow-free illumination and a lamp diffuser
cover protects the bulb from damage.
The IFM is a smart, economical choice
for tight budgets.
Lightsource: 22-Watt fluorescent. Instant-on switch ignites the
fluorescent tube with just a touch.
Body material and color: Die-cast aluminium housing. ESD-Safe
shade and arm are powdered metal-laced pain that measures
1010Ω/sq. (static dissipative). Colors: black, white and light gray.
ESD-Safe models are black.
Optics: 3- (1.75X) or 5-diopter (2.25X), 5” diameter optical-quality
glass lens.
Secondary lenses: For additional magnification a secondary
4-, 6- or 10-diopter STAYS lens can be attached to the primary lens.
Power supply and ballast: Supplied with cable and plug.
Electronic ballast.
Arm technology: Heavy-duty internal-spring 45” or 30” internal
spring K-arm.
Mounting: Edge clamp or weighted base.
UL/cUL listed
Part numbers
17113BK
KFM, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
17113LG
KFM, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
17115BK
KFM, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
17115LG
KFM, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
17115WT
KFM, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, white
17213LG
KFM, 3-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
17215LG
KFM, 5-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
17253LG
KFM, 3-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
17255BK
KFM, 5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, black
17255LG
KFM, 5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
16913BK
ESD-Safe KFM, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, black
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Lightsource: 22W circline fluorescent. Built-in starter switch.
Body material and color: Stamped steel shade. Colors: light gray
and white.
Optics: 3- (1.75X) or 5-diopter (2.25X), 5” diameter lens.
Power supply and ballast: Supplied with cable and plug.
Electromagnetic ballast. 3-wire single outlet receptacle at the
base of the arm for models 16345WT and 16346WT.
Arm technology: External-spring 45” or 30” L-arm.
Mounting: Edge clamp or weighted base.
UL/cUL listed
Part numbers
16345LG
IFM, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
16345WT
IFM, 3-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, white
16346LG
IFM, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, light gray
16346WT
IFM, 5-diopter, 45”, edge clamp, white
16350LG
IFM, 3-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
16351LG
IFM, 3-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
16352LG
IFM, 5-diopter, 30”, edge clamp, light gray
16353LG
IFM, 5-diopter, 30”, weighted base, light gray
Accessories
Luxo illuminated magnifiers are suitable for use in a multitude of applications. Luxo offers a choice of accessories including mounting options
and secondary lenses for increased levels of magnification.
Mounting options
34” Rolling Floor Stand
Painted steel pole and cast iron base includes both casters and glides.
50036BK
Rolling Floor Stand, black
50036LG
Rolling Floor Stand, light gray
50036WT
Rolling Floor Stand, white
A-Edge Mount Bracket
For mounting products to horizontal surfaces. Maximum 2.25” opening.
60001BK
A Edge Mount Bracket, black
60001LG
A Edge Mount Bracket, light gray
B-Wall Mount
For permanent mounting to walls or other vertical surfaces.
50003LG
B Wall Mount, light gray
C-Surface Mount Bracket
For permanent mounting on horizontal surfaces.
50005BK
C Surface Mount Bracket, black
50005LG
C Surface Mount Bracket, light gray
Flush/Surface Mount Bushing
For flush mount surface installation. 19.3mm outer diameter.
31639
Flush/surface mount bushing, aluminum
Secondary Lenses
STAYS Lenses
Self-Traction Accessory Yield System for use with KFM™ LED, KFM, WAVE® LED, WAVE+Plus,
LFM LED, JFM and Circus Magnifiers. 2” lens diameter (2.5” diameter including the silicon
gasket frame).
50404
4-diopter STAYS Lens
50406
6-diopter STAYS Lens
50410
10-diopter STAYS Lens
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About magnification
Luxo offers a range of illuminated magnifiers for different applications. Luxo’s line of magnifiers includes a selection of lenses (shape
and size), materials and glass. Please refer to the product guide to
determine which model is best suited for your needs.
Using a Luxo magnifier
Luxo’s illuminated magnifiers are working tools. They are designed
for precision and comfort. We recommend using both eyes to view
an object whenever possible.
In order to achieve maximum magnification without distortion, the
user should position the lens a proper distance from the object, and
fairly close to the eyes. Do not lean back and away from the lens in
order to increase magnification.
Seating and worksurface height should be adjusted for good
posture.
Definitions
Diopter
Diopter is an optical term referring to the refractive (light bending) capacity
of a lens. Each diopter increases magnification by 25%.
Magnification
The degree to which a viewed object is enlarged. Expressed in percentage
or by the symbol X. 100% magnification = 1X magnification, i.e. the
object appears to be twice its actual size. To determine the level of
magnification based on diopters used, divide the total diopters by 4 and
add 1. eg. 5D/4+1=2.25X.
Field-of-view
Field-of-view is the area which is visible as seen through a lens.
Focal length
Focal length is the distance from the center of the lens to the viewed object
when in focus. As magnification increases, the focal length decreases.
Working distance
Working distance is the area between the underside of the magnifier and
the top of the object being viewed when the object appears in focus.
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Choice of magnification
The degree of magnification needed varies with
the task at hand. With low level magnification
an object can be studied while the edge of the
object remains in focus. With increased magnification, small details are clearly visible but the
blurring at the edge of the object increases.
Magnification table
This table provides a complete overview of the total magnification
options available by adding secondary lenses to Luxo’s illuminated
magnifiers.
Primary
Secondary
Total
Total
Magnfication
Focal
lens diopter
lens diopter
magnification
Diopter
(%)
length (in.)
Wave® LED, WAVE+Plus, Circus (includes ESD-Safe Models)
3.5
1.88X
3.5
188%
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3.5
4.0
2.88X
7.5
288%
5
3.5
6.0
3.38X
9.5
338%
4
3.5
10.0
4.38X
13.5
438%
3
5.0
2.25X
5
225%
8
4.0
3.25X
9
325%
4.3
5.0
6.0
3.75X
11
375%
3.5
5.0
10.0
4.75X
15
475%
2
5.0
KFM™ LED, LFM LED, KFM, JFM, IFM (includes ESD-Safe Models)
3.0
1.75X
3
175%
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3.0
4.0
2.75X
7
275%
5.5
3.0
6.0
3.25X
9
325%
4.3
3.0
10.0
4.25X
13
425%
2.8
5.0
2.25X
5
225%
8
4.0
3.25X
9
325%
4.2
5.0
6.0
3.75X
11
375%
3.5
5.0
10.0
4.75X
15
475%
2
5.0
Added magnification with a secondary lens
For additional magnification, a secondary STAYS Lens can be attached to
the primary lens. To apply the STAYS Lens, simply moisten the silicon ring
around the lens and stick it onto the primary lens. STAYS Lenses are available in 4-, 6- and 10-diopter strengths, increasing magnification by 100%,
150% and 250% respectively. Luxo also offers swing-away lenses for use
with other magnifiers.
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© Luxo 2014
Luxo
For more than 75 years Luxo has designed arm-based innovative,
ergonomic lighting and magnification products. Luxo products
improve work efficiency, taking particular care of individual needs.
Luxo products and solutions are developed and tested by
our engineers at our own research and testing facilities, and
manufactured and certified in accordance with all relevant quality
and environmental standards. They are based on the latest
technology and expertise – and generations of experience.
Luxo
Five Westchester Plaza
Elmsford, New York 10523
Tel: 800-222-5896
Fx: 800-648-2978
Email: office@luxous.com
www.luxous.com
Please refer to our
website for information about our 5-year
warranty.