Sunoptics SolarMaxx 180 Xenon Light Source w/ SL3-110-VH Headlight

Sunoptics SolarMaxx 180 Xenon System | SL3-110-VH Headlight

The Sunoptics SolarMaxx 180 is a high-intensity xenon illumination platform engineered for the 2026 standards of surgical visualization. Renowned for producing a "cool" white light that mimics natural daylight, this 180-watt xenon system ensures accurate color rendering and high-contrast visualization of deep surgical cavities.

Paired with the SL3-110-VH Variable Headlight, this system provides the surgeon with a lightweight, comfortable, and highly adjustable light source that moves with the user, eliminating the shadows often created by traditional overhead surgical lights.

Key Performance Features

• Xenon Optical Brilliance: The 180W xenon bulb provides a color temperature of approximately 5600K. This "Daylight" spectrum is critical for distinguishing between different tissue types, nerves, and blood vessels during complex dissections.

• SL3-110-VH Variable Headlight:

  • Adjustable Spot Size: The "VH" (Variable High-intensity) optic allows the surgeon to adjust the light spot diameter (typically from 20 mm to 110 mm) to match the specific surgical site.

  • Ergonomic Headband: Designed for long-duration procedures, the headband features multiple adjustment points and washable pads to reduce pressure points and fatigue.

• SolarMaxx 180 Console:

  • Mechanical Dimming: Features a manual intensity control that allows for precise adjustment of light output without changing the color temperature of the xenon bulb.

  • Multi-Port Compatibility: The front turret is typically designed to accept various fiber optic cable styles (including Sunoptics, Storz, Olympus, and Wolf), providing high facility-wide versatility.

• High-Performance Fiber Optic Cable (SL-0080): This bifurcated cable is engineered with high-density fibers to minimize light loss between the console and the headlight, ensuring maximum brightness at the distal end.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Sunoptics Surgical (Made in USA)

• Model: SolarMaxx 180

• Headlight Model: SL3-110-VH

• Power Rating: 250 Watts (Total System) / 180W Xenon Bulb

• Hour Meter: ~1998.9 Hours

• Input Voltage: Universal 100–120V / 220–240V

• Serial Number: 11259

• Cable Part Number: SL-0080

Clinical & Institutional Advantages

• Superior Color Accuracy: Xenon remains the gold standard for surgeons who require true-to-life color representation, which can sometimes be distorted by lower-CRI LED alternatives.

• Shadow-Free Visualization: The headlight configuration ensures that the light path is always coaxial with the surgeon's line of sight, providing superior illumination in deep, narrow corridors.

• Proven Reliability: The SolarMaxx series is celebrated for its robust internal cooling system, which extends bulb life and ensures the console remains cool to the touch during extended cases.

• Strategic Value: Acquiring this "Excellent Condition" system allows a facility to provide premium xenon-level illumination at a significant reduction in capital cost compared to new-generation fiber optic platforms.

Ideal Applications

• ENT & Otolaryngology: Ideal for thyroidectomies and complex sinus surgeries.

• Spine & Neurosurgery: Providing deep-cavity illumination through narrow incisions.

• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Ensuring accurate skin-tone and vascular assessment.

• General Surgery: Supplementing overhead lighting during high-precision dissections.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used — Excellent Condition.

• Functional Note: The console has been bench-tested and powers on successfully. The xenon bulb strikes immediately and the mechanical dimmer operates smoothly across the full range.

• Optics: The SL3-110-VH headlight lens is clean and the variable spot adjustment is crisp. The fiber optic cable (SL-0080) shows high light transmission with minimal "peppering" (broken fibers).

• Maintenance Note: With approximately 1,999 hours on the meter, the system is mid-way through a typical xenon bulb lifecycle (usually rated for 500–1000 hours depending on the specific lamp, though many high-quality lamps exceed this). We recommend having a spare Sunoptics 180W lamp in stock for future maintenance.