Schott / Fostec A29506 Lamp Socket Cord

The Schott/Fostec A29506 Lamp Socket Cord is a precision illumination accessory engineered for halogen lamp systems in microscopy, endoscopy, and machine vision applications. This component delivers electrical connection and control functions for 150 W halogen lamps within the ACE® and DCR® series light source platforms. Manufactured in the USA, it integrates solid-state dimming, thermal protection, and optical filtering into a compact, field-serviceable assembly.

Technical Specifications

• Input voltage: 115 VAC / 60 Hz and 230 VAC / 50/60 Hz (light source supply)


• Output voltage: 1.0 to 21 VAC at 60 Hz


• Control voltage input: 0 to 5 VDC


• Lamp rating: 150 W halogen Physical


• Housing: Grounded metal, black finish


• Weight: 0.02 kg Optical


• Active diameter: 0.60 inch (full illumination specification)


• IR interference filter: Included

Key Features

• Solid-state dimmer enables continuous intensity control from zero to full output


• Built-in thermal shutdown prevents overheating during extended operation


• Heavy-duty grounded metal housing ensures durability and electrical safety


• IR interference filter reduces thermal load in specimen plane


• Modulamp® unit compatibility supports interchangeable lamp assemblies with variable efficiencies

Typical Applications

• Transmitted and reflected light microscopy


• Endoscopic illumination systems


• Machine vision inspection and measurement


• Precision imaging requiring adjustable illumination intensity

Compatibility & Integration Light Source Series

• Schott/Fostec ACE® series


• Schott/Fostec DCR® series Lamp Types


• EJA 150 W halogen


• EKE 150 W halogen


• DDL 150 W halogen System Integration

Designed to work with Modulamp® assemblies, color filters, and mounting brackets for ACE and DCR platforms. Compatible with external control devices accepting 0 to 5 VDC input signals.