Cytation 7 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
Technical Details
General
| Detection modes |
UV-Vis absorbance Fluorescence intensity Luminescence |
| Read methods | Endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning, well area scanning |
| Microplate types |
Monochromator: 6- to 384-well plates Imaging: 6- to 1536-well plates |
| Other labware supported |
Microscope slides, Petri and cell culture dishes, cell culture flasks (T25), counting chambers (hemocytometer) Take3 Micro-Volume Plates |
| Temperature control | 4-Zone incubation to 45 °C with Condensation Control |
| Cooling | Optional Peltier Cooling Module maintains internal temperature with < 1 °C rise over ambient. Provides internal cooling after incubated processes. |
| Shaking | Linear, orbital, double orbital |
| Software |
Gen5™ Microplate Reader and Imager Software included Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option) |
| Automation |
BioStack and 3rd party automation compatible BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator compatible |
| CO2 and O2 control (option) |
Range: 0 - 20% (CO2); 1 - 19% (O2), with optional Gas Controller Models for both CO2 and O2 or CO2 only are available |
Imaging - Widefield Microscope
| Imaging mode | Fluorescence, color brightfield, user-selectable brightfield/high contrast brightfield |
| Imaging method | Single color, multi-color, time lapse, montage, z-stacking, z-stack montage |
| Image processing | Z-projection, digital phase contrast, stitching |
| Camera | Sony CMOS, 16-bit grayscale |
| Objective capacity | 6-position automated turret for user-replaceable objectives |
| Objectives available | 1.25x, 2.5x (2.25x eff),2.5x (2.75x eff), 4x,10x, 20x, 40x, 60x |
| Image filter cube capacity | 4 user-replaceable fluorescence cubes, plus brightfield channel |
| Imaging filter cubes available | DAPI, CFP, GFP, YFP, RFP, Texas Red, CY5, CY7, Acridine Orange, CFP-FRET, CFP-YFP FRET, Chlorophyll, Phycoerythrin (PE), Propidium Iodide, CY5.5, TagBFP, Tag BFP-FRET, GFP (Ex)-CY5 (Em), RFP (Ex)-CY5 (Em), Alexa 568, Ex 377/Em 647, Oxidized roGFP2, TRITC |
| Imaging LED cubes available | 365 nm, 390 nm, 465 nm, 505 nm, 523 nm, 554 nm, 590 nm, 623 nm, 655 nm, 740 nm |
| Automated functions | Autofocus, autoexposure, auto-LED intensity |
| Autofocus method |
Image-based autofocus User-trained autofocus Laser autofocus (option) |
| Positional controls |
Software Control Joystick controller (option) |
| Image collection rate |
Image-based autofocus: 96 wells, 1 color (DAPI), 4x, 6 minutes Laser autofocus: 96 wells, 1 color (DAPI), 4x, <3 minutes |
| Image Analysis Software option |
Gen5 Image+: Image analysis Gen5 Image Prime: Advanced image analysis Gen5 Secure: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant features |
Imaging - Upright Microscope
| Imaging modes | Reflected color brightfield; transmitted color brightfield |
| Imaging methods | Single image, montage, time lapse, Z-stacking |
| Image processing | Z-projection, digital phase contrast, stitching |
| Camera | 16-bit Sony CMOS color camera |
| Lenses | Finder scope, 2x, 4x, 8x |
| Positional controls |
Software Control Joystick controller (option) |
| Image collection rate |
Entire 100 mm dish (montage) @ 1x: <3:00 minutes Entire microscope slide (montage) @ 1x: <1:15 minutes 96-well ELISpot plate @ 1x: <5 minutes |
| Image Analysis Software option |
Gen5 Image+: Image analysis Gen5 Image Prime: Advanced image analysis Gen5 Secure: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant features |
Fluorescence Intensity
| Light source | Xenon flash |
| Detector | PMT |
| Wavelength selection | Quad monochromators (top/bottom) |
| Wavelength range | 250 – 700 (900 nm option) |
| Monochromator bandwidth | Variable, from 9 nm to 50 nm in 1 nm increments |
| Dynamic range | 7 decades |
| Sensitivity |
Fluorescein 2.5 pM (0.25 fmol/well, 384-well plate) – top Fluorescein 4 pM (0.4 fmol/well, 384-well plate) – bottom |
| Reading speed (kinetic) |
96 wells: 11 seconds 384 wells: 22 seconds |
Luminescence
| Wavelength range | 300 - 700 nm |
| Dynamic range | >6 decades |
| Sensitivity | 20 amol ATP (flash) |
Absorbance
| Light source | Xenon flash |
| Detector | Photodiode |
| Wavelength selection | Monochromator |
| Wavelength range | 230 - 999 nm, 1 nm increment |
| Monochromator bandwidth | 4 nm (230 - 285 nm), 8 nm (>285 nm) |
| Dynamic range | 0 - 4.0 OD |
| Resolution | 0.0001 OD |
| Pathlength correction | Yes |
| Monochromator wavelength accuracy | +2 nm |
| Monochromator wavelength repeatability | +0.2 nm |
| OD accuracy | <1% at 3.0 OD |
| OD linearity | <1% from 0 to 3.0 OD |
| OD repeatability | <0.5% at 2.0 OD |
| Stray light | 0.03% at 230 nm |
| Reading speed (kinetic) |
96 wells: 11 seconds 384 wells: 22 seconds |
Reagent Injectors (option)
| Number | 2 syringe pumps |
| Supported labware | 6- to 384-well plates, Petri and cell culture dishes |
| Dead volume | 1.1 mL with back flush |
| Dispense volume | 5 - 1000 µL in 1 µL increments |
| Plate geometry | 6- to 384-well microplates |
| Dispense accuracy | +1 µL or 2% |
| Dispense precision | <2% at 50 - 200 µL |
Physical Characteristics
| Power | 150 Watts maximum consumption |
| Dimensions | 16.4" W x 17.5" H x 20.2" D (41.6 cm x 44.5 cm x 51.4 cm) |
| Weight | 80 lbs (36.3 kg) |
Regulatory
| Regulatory | CE and TUV marked. RoHS Compliant. Models for In Vitro Diagnostic use are available. |