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Inverted Fluorescence Live Cell closed-box M.-CD7
What is it? An automated fluorescence microscope primarily for live-cell imaging.
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss
Model Name: Cell Discoverer 7
Applications Widefield epifluorescence, Transmitted light imaging (brightfield, phase contrast, DIC)
Instrument Overview: This automated widefield fluorescence microscope in a closed box features a fast and sensitive sCMOS camera for fluorescence detection and a colour camera for transmitted light. 7 LEDs and a range of single- and multi-band optical filters allows high flexibility in the choice of fluorescent labels. The system is optimised for long-term live-cell imaging, with temperature, carbon dioxide and humidity control, hardware autofocus and automatic water immersion pump.
Technical features and specifications:
Objective lens: 5x,20x (dry),50x (water)
Filters: DAPI, CFP, FITC, YFP, cy3, TexasRed, cy5
Light sources: Transmitted (LED), Fluorescence (LEDs: 385 nm, 420 nm, 470 nm, 511 nm, 567 nm, 590 nm, 625 nm)
Cameras: Hamamatsu Orca Flash 4.0 sCMOS (mono), Zeiss AxioCam 506 (mono)
Stage: Motorised
Software: ZEN blue
Instrument Manufacturer URL:
https://www.zeiss.com/microscopy/int/products/imaging-systems/celldiscoverer-7-automated-microscope-for-live-cell-imaging.html
Detailed Specifications:
https://www.nobic.sg/AOBIP/CD7.html