The APEX2-XE illumination system is designed as a compact, fully integrated solution for a wide variety of applications. This turnkey solution produces a collimated 1.3-inch (33 mm) diameter output beam. Just install the lamp, connect the power cord and switch on the power – then the system is ready for use.

The lamp operates with a built-in power supply, so no current or power adjustments are required. The lamp is designed with an ellipsoidal reflector, capturing additional light to increase optical power. Lamp replacement is easy – no alignment is needed. The APEX2-XE includes a manually operated shutter, which may be closed while the lamp is warming up. The output intensity can be adjusted using the built-in iris.

The light source is coupled to a filter wheel, where up to six filters (sold separately) may be installed. A large, easy to read digital display indicates which filter is in the light path. The filters may be selected using several methods, including manual control and software. For those who wish to create their own programs, low-level commands may be sent to the system via its USB connection to the computer.

The output flange of the APEX2 is compatible with the 1.5-inch Oriel flanging system. An adjustable output lens is used for f-number matching, making it compatible with the following instruments:
•Cornerstone 130 Monochromator
•Cornerstone 260 Monochromator
•MS257 Monochromator

APEX2-XE照明系统是一个紧凑的，完全集成的解决方案，广泛的应用。这个交钥匙解决方案产生了一个1.3英寸(33毫米)直径输出光束。只要安装灯，连接电源线，接通电源，系统就可以使用了。

该灯与内置电源一起工作，所以不需要电流或电源调整。该灯的设计与一个椭球面反射器，捕捉额外的光，以增加光功率。灯更换很容易-不需要校准。APEX2-XE包括手动快门，可以关闭时，灯正在升温。可以使用内置的虹膜调整输出强度。

光源与一个滤光轮耦合，其中最多可安装6个滤光器(分别出售)。一个大的，易于阅读的数字显示器，指示哪个过滤器在光的路径。过滤器可以使用几种方法来选择，包括手动控制和软件。对于那些希望创建自己的程序的人，低级命令可以通过USB连接到计算机发送到系统。

APEX2的输出法兰与1.5英寸孔法兰系统兼容。f-number匹配采用可调输出镜头，与以下仪器兼容:

•基石130单色仪

•基石260单色仪

•MS257单色仪