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RIMSA Italian Examination Lamps: PRIMA, ALFA & L88 LED
Model PRIMA FIX / PRIMA FLEX / ALFA FIX / ALFA FLEX / L88 LED TW
Explore Italian RIMSA examination lights: PRIMA FIX/FLEX, ALFA FIX/FLEX and L88 LED TW, with model images, illumination data, arm choices, magnification and mounting options.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Product highlights
PRIMA: focused and ambient illumination
PRIMA FIX and FLEX deliver 115,000 lux at 0.5 m, with six brightness levels and a C button for ambient light. The flat round lamp head measures 195 mm.
Choose FIX or FLEX arms
FIX uses a three-joint swivel arm; FLEX uses a flexible arm for positioning. FIX does not mean wall mounting only.
ALFA: compact 95 mm light head
Three independent LED sources with lenses and protective glass. Output is 70,000 lux at 0.5 m, dimmable from 4–100%, in a compact head for examination spaces.
L88 LED TW: illuminated magnification
A 120 mm optical-glass biconvex lens provides 3 dioptres; 5 dioptres is available on request. The Tunable White version adjusts colour temperature from 2,700–6,000 K while switched off.
Specify the mounting configuration
Options include S11 table clamp, S12MED wall clamp, Z400819 rail clamp and model-specific mobile bases. Specify battery requirements; a battery is not automatically included in every set.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details / value and unit |
|---|---|
| PRIMA FIX — image and arm | 3-joint swivel arm |
| PRIMA FIX — specifications | Ec 115,000 lux @ 0.5 m | Ø head 195 mm | CCT 4,000–4,500 K | Ø field 150 mm | dim 20–100% | LED >60,000 h |
| PRIMA FLEX — image and arm |  Flexible arm |
| PRIMA FLEX — specifications | Ec 115,000 lux @ 0.5 m | Ø head 195 mm | CCT 4,000–4,500 K | Ø field 150 mm | dim 20–100% | LED >60,000 h |
| ALFA FIX — image and arm |  3-joint swivel arm |
| ALFA FIX — specifications | Ec 70,000 lux @ 0.5 m | Ø head 95 mm | CCT 4,000 K | Ø field 130 (web) / 140 (PDF) mm | dim 4–100% | LED >60,000 h |
| ALFA FLEX — image and arm |  Flexible arm |
| ALFA FLEX — specifications | Ec 70,000 lux @ 0.5 m | Ø head 95 mm | CCT 4,000 K | Ø field 130 (web) / 140 (PDF) mm | dim 4–100% | LED >60,000 h |
| L88 LED TW — image and arm |  Joint arm; 120 mm magnifying lens |
| L88 LED TW — specifications | Ec 2,250 lux @ 0.5 m | Ø head 230 mm | CCT 2,700–6,000 K | Ø field 200 mm | dim 5–100% | LED >60,000 h |
| Illuminance reference distance | 0.5 m — do not directly compare with surgical lamps measured at 1 m |
| L88 lens | Ø120 mm; 3 dioptres; 5 dioptres on request |
| L88 TW colour adjustment | 2,700–6,000 K while switched off; dimming while on |
EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
Equipment & accessories
- S11
Optional table clamp; specify in the order.
- S12MED
Optional wall clamp; check wall and installation requirements.
- Z400819
Optional rail clamp; confirm rail compatibility.
- RLBI / RLALFA
The catalogue lists RLBI for PRIMA, ALFA FIX and L88, and RLALFA for ALFA FLEX. The website shows RLBI, so confirm the model-specific base.
- Battery Group
Optional battery group. Verify lamp compatibility and voltage; do not assume one kit fits every model.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information
Reconcile source differences
ALFA web pages list a 130 mm field, while catalogue page 22 lists 140 mm. L88 website prose mentions 4–100% dimming, while the website table and catalogue page 23 list 5–100%. This page uses 5–100% and flags discrepancies for confirmation.
Documentation and supply scope
Compiled from RIMSA model pages and Medical Catalogue Rev. January 2026. Read illuminance together with measurement distance. Mounts, cameras, batteries and accessories depend on the ordered configuration. Confirm the exact model and supply scope in the quotation. LED life is not a warranty period.
Further details
Choose by workflow
PRIMA adds ambient lighting; ALFA has a compact head; L88 adds optical magnification.
Existing L88 LED TW product
https://www.tawanmcweis.com/products/l88-led-tw
RIMSA surgical lighting
https://www.tawanmcweis.com/products/rimsa-surgical-lamps
Manufacturer sources
https://www.rimsa.it/en/portfolio/prima-fix-esame/
https://www.rimsa.it/en/portfolio/prima-flex-esame/
https://www.rimsa.it/en/portfolio/alfa-fix-esame/
https://www.rimsa.it/en/portfolio/alfa-flex-esame/
https://www.rimsa.it/en/portfolio/l88-led-m-esame/
Italian design, technology and value
https://www.tawanmcweis.com/knowledge/rimsa-italian-surgical-lighting-design-technology
คำถามที่พบบ่อย / FAQ
How do PRIMA FIX and FLEX differ?
Both list 115,000 lux at 0.5 m. FIX uses a three-joint swivel arm; FLEX uses a flexible arm.
Which examination model has a magnifying lens?
L88 LED TW has a 120 mm optical-glass lens: 3 dioptres, or 5 dioptres on request. PRIMA and ALFA do not list the same magnifying lens.
Are bases and batteries included in every set?
Do not assume they are included. Specify mounting and confirm the quotation supply scope.
Why can PRIMA show more lux than some surgical models?
PRIMA is measured at 0.5 m; the surgical models are measured at 1 m. Different measurement distances prevent a direct numerical comparison.
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