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Description

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter is intended for use with the Alpha Air 3 and Alpha Air 6 dental/ENT microscopes, as well as Seiler colposcopes. 

Warranty: 3 Years.

The beamsplitter allows the light path to be split, allowing a video camera, digital camera, or an assistant head to be attached to the microscope. The most common beamsplitter used is a 50-50 / 20-80, which means one side splits the light 50% into the user's eye and 50% into a digital camera, while the 20-80 side is 20% into a video camera and 80% to the user's eye.

Seiler has created a specific beamsplitter to attain the highest quality imaging. Seiler utilizes a Two-Prism System within their Dual Port Beamsplitter. The beamsplitter has one port contain a 50/50 Prism, and the other port a 20/80 Prism. Video and digital cameras require different light measurements, with video requiring lesser light than digital camera. Hence, the 50/50 Prism allows more light to be refracted into the digital adapter to attain the best digital picture, and the 20/80 Port is utilized for video imaging purposes.

The versatile beamsplitter is also compatible with previous models such as the Evolution xR6 and IQ dental/ENT microscopes.

Configurations

Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter Configurations

  • #MC-A314S/A: 50/50-20/80.
  • #MC-A50S/A: 50/50-50/50.

Literature

Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter Literature

Seiler Dental Products Catalog

Frequently asked questions

How does the Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter enhance my microscope?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter is designed to enhance your microscope’s functionality by splitting the light path. This allows you to easily attach video cameras, digital cameras, or an assistant head for documentation, teaching, or collaborative viewing.

What are the key advantages of this beamsplitter system?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter provides significant functional advantages, enabling advanced documentation and teaching capabilities for your microscope system:

  • Versatile Dual Output: This accessory allows you to simultaneously connect two external devices—such as a digital camera, video camera, or an assistant viewing head—while maintaining a clear, unobstructed view for the primary user.

  • Advanced Two-Prism System: The beamsplitter incorporates a specific two-prism design to achieve the highest quality imaging by optimizing light refraction for different camera types. Configuration options include 50/50-20/80 and 50/50-50/50.
    • The 50/50 split is optimized for superior digital picture capture, directing 50% of the light to the connected digital device.
    • The 20/80 split is tailored for video imaging purposes, which typically require less light compared to high-resolution digital stills.
  • Broad Compatibility: It is designed for seamless integration with current Seiler dental/ENT microscopes, including the Alpha Air 3 and Alpha Air 6, as well as previous generation models like the Evolution xR6 and IQ microscopes.

  • Quality Guarantee: The unit is provided as Factory New and is covered by a comprehensive 3-Year Warranty.
Which Seiler devices is the beamsplitter compatible with?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter offers broad compatibility across current and legacy visualization systems, enabling the attachment of cameras, digital imaging devices, or an assistant head.

The beamsplitter is compatible with the following Seiler devices:

  • Alpha Air 3 and Alpha Air 6 dental/ENT microscopes
  • Seiler colposcopes
  • Evolution xR6 dental/ENT microscopes (Legacy models)
  • IQ dental/ENT microscopes (Legacy models)

This compatibility allows practitioners using these systems to leverage the device’s specialized two-prism system for optimized light splitting, ensuring high-quality output for both digital and video documentation.

How does the innovative two-prism system work?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter utilizes an advanced Two-Prism System designed to precisely split the light path, optimizing light delivery to both the user’s eyes and connected external imaging devices (such as digital or video cameras).

This system allows for two primary configurations:

50/50 - 20/80 Configuration

This option offers differential splitting to cater to devices with specific light requirements:

  • Port 1 (50/50 Split): Directs 50% of the light to the external digital camera adapter and 50% to the user’s eye. This split is typically used for digital cameras requiring higher light input.
  • Port 2 (20/80 Split): Directs 80% of the light to the user’s eye for optimal observation, and 20% to the external video camera adapter, which generally requires less light.

50/50 - 50/50 Configuration

This alternative configuration utilizes a 50/50 Prism for both ports, providing an equal light split (50% to the accessory, 50% to the user’s eye) across both external ports.

What are the available prism configurations?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter is available in two configurations, both featuring an advanced Two-Prism System designed to optimize image quality for connected devices:

  1. 50/50 - 20/80 Configuration (Specialized Split):
    • 50/50 Port: This port splits light equally, sending 50% to the user’s eye and 50% to the attached device (typically used for digital cameras requiring high light intake for superior still images).
    • 20/80 Port: This port is optimized for video imaging, directing 20% of the light to the video camera and 80% to the user’s eye. This split accounts for video cameras generally requiring less light relative to digital capture.
  2. 50/50 - 50/50 Configuration (Equal Split):
    • Both attachment ports use a standard 50/50 prism split, providing an equal light distribution of 50% to the primary user and 50% to the connected accessory on both pathways.
What is the warranty period for the Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter comes with a 3-year warranty.

What are the ideal uses for this beamsplitter?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter significantly enhances compatible Seiler dental and ENT microscopes by splitting the optical light path. This accessory is essential for practices needing simultaneous documentation and collaboration.

Key ideal uses include:

  • Simultaneous Documentation: Attach both a video camera and a digital camera at the same time. The beamsplitter utilizes a proprietary Two-Prism System to optimize image quality for each connected device.
  • Optimized Image Capture: The specialized prism configurations (e.g., 50/50-20/80) ensure precise light splitting. The 50/50 prism is optimized for superior digital photography, while the 20/80 prism is tailored for video imaging, requiring less light relative to digital capture.
  • Collaborative Viewing: Connect an assistant viewing head to facilitate shared observation, training, and consultation alongside the primary user.
  • Broad Compatibility: It integrates seamlessly with current models (Alpha Air 3, Alpha Air 6) as well as previous Seiler microscopes (Evolution xR6, IQ dental/ENT models).
What parts are included with this beamsplitter?

The package primarily contains the Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter unit itself. While the precise contents are not explicitly itemized, the product is packaged and shipped in a secure parcel configuration, ready for integration with your compatible Seiler microscope system.

What prism configurations are available?

The Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter uses a specialized Two-Prism System and is offered in two configurations tailored for different imaging requirements:

  • 50/50-20/80 Configuration (Differential Light Splitting): This option is designed for connecting both a digital camera (which requires more light) and a video camera (which requires less light) simultaneously:
    • Port 1 (50/50 Split): Directs 50% of the light to the attached digital camera for superior image quality.
    • Port 2 (20/80 Split): Directs 20% of the light to the attached video camera, ensuring 80% of the light remains for the primary user’s observation.
  • 50/50-50/50 Configuration (Equal Light Splitting): This configuration provides an equal 50/50 light split across both ports, making it suitable for connecting two identical peripheral devices or an assistant observation head.
Is the beamsplitter a premium, factory-new product?

Yes, the Seiler Dual Port Beamsplitter is a factory-new product, ensuring it arrives in pristine condition. This premium device also comes with a robust 3-year warranty for your peace of mind.