Identify a BF-160 light guide bundle by the full Olympus model and terminal layout. Compare BF-160 and BF-1T160 records before requesting a quote. A request for an Olympus “160 light guide” leaves a supplier with at least two different catalog entries. Start with the entire instrument marking, then identify the bundle by its ends. The number 160 alone is insufficient to choose a reference.
Why the extra characters matter
BF-160 and BF-1T160 are indexed separately. Their separate records do not prove the parts are physically different in every respect; they do mean the catalog has not given the buyer a single interchangeable stock code. Searching by 160 is useful for finding candidates. Converting that search result directly to a purchase order silently makes a compatibility decision.
| Catalog reference | Listed component | Bundle model |
|---|---|---|
| EM-OLY-LGB-009915 | Light Guide Bundle For OLYMPUS BF-160 | BF-160 |
| EM-OLY-LGB-012136 | Light Guide Bundle For OLYMPUS BF-1T160 | BF-1T160 |
A useful pair of terminal photographs
Name the two ends A and B on an overview, then use the same names on the close-ups. Place a scale in the same plane as each terminal. Show where a sleeve ends and where the exposed fitting begins. If the instrument label is readable but an end is missing, the supplier can identify the catalog candidate and separately request the missing geometry. Do not turn missing material into an estimated finished length.
What if the supplier describes the part as “160-series compatible”?
Ask for an explicit response against the model on your instrument and the proposed terminal drawing. Series wording alone leaves both catalog references unresolved.
BF-160 light guide bundle enquiry wording
Please review the marked model and both terminals. Identify the proposed bundle reference, its end configuration and any sleeves included.
Send the marked references and required quantity to sales@endoscopemed.com.