Six-plate live-cell imaging system
Time-lapse imaging for up to six culture plates in an incubator, with brightfield and two fluorescence channels.
Technical summary with specifications and configuration choices.
Features
- Monitor up to six vessels inside an incubator using multiple-position acquisition.
- Brightfield and two fluorescence channels support parallel culture experiments.
- Change between 4×, 10× and 20× objectives.
- Software combines time-lapse, stitching, z-stacking and confluence analysis.
Images and workflow examples
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Technical specifications
| Capacity | Up to six vessels; holder-dependent |
|---|---|
| Objectives | 4× / 10× / 20×, interchangeable |
| Fluorescence filters | Green Ex 470/40 nm, Em 540/50 nm; red Ex 562/40 nm, Em 641/75 nm |
| Camera | 5 MP CMOS |
| Fields of view | 4× 2.0 × 1.5 mm; 10× 0.9 × 0.6 mm; 20× 0.5 × 0.4 mm |
| Motion / focus | Motorised XYZ camera motion / autofocus |
| Culture vessels | Plates up to 96 wells, flasks, dishes and slides; holder-dependent |
| Analysis | Time-lapse, confluence, fluorescent cell counting, stitching, z-stacking |
| Exports | TIFF, AVI, XLSX |
| Computer | Windows 10 or later |
| Recommended incubator | Above 230 L; check internal clearance |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 485 × 440 × 313 mm |
| Weight | 14.44 kg |
| Operating environment | 10–40 °C; 20–95% relative humidity |
| Power input | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Applications
- Monitor cell growth and confluence during culture.
- Compare treated and control cultures in time-lapse experiments.
- Run multiple assay conditions or plate-based screening in one imaging system.
Configurations and accessories
- Select the holder for your plate, flask, dish or microscope slide.
- Include the incubator model, internal dimensions and cable access in your enquiry.
Selection notes
- For research use. Match the objective, vessel holder and fluorescence configuration to your assay when requesting a quotation.
Selection help and applications
Imaging comparison
Choosing a live-cell imaging system →
Compare six imaging systems by vessel workflow, objectives, fluorescence and incubator fit, then specify the configuration for your experiment.
Application example
Tracking wound closure with time-lapse imaging →
A documented NIH-3T3 scratch-assay example: brightfield imaging every 30 minutes for 72 hours, wound-area analysis and interpretation limits.
Application example
Following a cytotoxic response over time →
A documented HeLa-cell example combining brightfield confluence and green fluorescence during a 48-hour nocodazole exposure.
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