Cell Imaging System Emphasizes Speed and Sensitivity

Giles, United Kingdom) IN Cell Analyzer 2200 is a high-speed, flexible, modular imaging system suitable for both investigative microscopy and automated high-content screening of organelles, cells, tissues, and whole organisms.

For screening applications a combination of proprietary optics, a choice of large or standard chip camera, and fast hardware and software autofocus capabilities deliver accurate, high-speed imaging. A bright light source reduces exposure times to further maximize speed without compromising image quality and cell health while the rapid image restoration options allow confocal-like images to be obtained.

A variety of innovative imaging features and a wide range of objectives (2 to 100 times) gives exceptional flexibility for real-time research use. The manual microscope mode allows manipulation of images at full size and resolution, in and out zoom capability, and manual settings adjustments (e.g., filters, objectives, and z-height).

The instrument can image a two-colored 96-well plate assay in about 150 seconds and a one-color 1,536 plate in less than 20 minutes. This speed is possible due to a bright, seven-wavelength solid-state light source and scientific-grade CMOS camera coupled with an optimized stage and efficient, easy-to-use control software. Furthermore, the system is designed to maximize the quantitative accuracy of captured images for any sample type, including image restoration for dim samples.

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