The DC950 150-watt quartz halogen regulated illuminator features DC regulated output, fast lamp response, and a 0-5 VDC remote intensity control interface with linear voltage adjustment (8 bit D/A module available). It can be operated remotely and offers remote notification of lamp failure to decrease downtime. The illuminator is made of stackable heavy duty steel housing with a mounting capability. The front panel can be accessed easily for fast lamp changes. Several illuminating options are available with the DC950, including: color filtering, manual iris (for intensity adjustment at a constant color temperature), and an analog or digital remote interface. The nosepiece is compatible with all standard proprietary fiber optic configurations.