cellWoRx™ High Content Cell Analysis System

Technical Specifications

Scanner Module
  • Base pixel resolution: 0.74m (10x) or 0.37m (20x), adjustable to lower resolutions using camera binning
  • Full plate scan using up to four colors
  • Linear over full dynamic range
  • Signal-to-Noise ratio 4500:1 (well depth / read noise)
  • On-the-fly deconvolution for increased image clarity using proprietary algorithms from Applied Precision
Plate and Slide Handling
  • Handles SBS standard 6-, 24-, 96-, and 384-well formats
  • Slide-holder for standard 1” x 3” slides
  • Robot compatible
Wavelength Capability
  • DAPI/Hoechst, FITC/GFP, TRITC/Cy3, Cy5 (standard)
  • Supports alternate fluorescent dyes; channel dependent
  • Excitation: 350 - 700 nm
  • Emission: 400 - 750 nm
Detector
  • 12-bit CCD camera cooled to -25° C
  • High quantum efficiency, low noise
  • Peak QE = 65% (@ 650 nm)
  • Dynamic Range: 76 dB
  • Large field-of-view:
    - 2.19mm2 (1. 48mm x 1. 48mm) with 10x objective
    - 0.55mm2 (0. 74mm x 0. 74mm) with 20x objective
Image Output
  • Cellomics image format
  • Single-channel grayscale 16-bit TIFF (batch conversion)
  • Multi-channel proprietary format (up to 64-bits with 4 channels, 16-bits per channel)
  • Image window save in 8-bit grayscale, 24-bit RGB and JPEG
  • Individual well and full plate
  • Automatic export to Cellomics-compatible file format
Additional Features
  • One-year warranty: parts & labor
  • Installation and on-site training
  • Online, browser-based Help
  • User manual for acquisition and analysis
  • 1 full vHCS Analysis Toolbox license including:
    - vHCS:View for cellWoRx
    - vHCS:View for cellWoRx
    - Cell Analysis Tool
  • 1 additional vHCS:View for cellWoRx license
Connectivity
  • Image file transfer via ethernet
Operating Environment
  • Ambient Temperature: 64° - 86° F (18° - 30° C)
  • Relative Humidity: less than or equal to 60%
Power Requirements
  • System Power: 90 to 250 Volts, 50 - 60 Hz with auto switching power supply
  • Power Consumption: less than 900W
Scanner Size and Weight
    English (inches/lbs) Metric (cm/kg)
    16 W x 23 H x 24 D 40.6 W x 58.4 H x 61 D
    100 lbs 45.4 kg
Certification
  • CE marked
System Configurations
    PC    Intel® Pentium® 4 processor
       2 GB SDRAM Memory
       400 GB data disk ( Raid 0 configuration)
       80 GB system hard disk
       Read/Write CD-RW / DVD-R
       Gigabit ethernet
       Windows® XP with VMware® running Linux®
    Monitor    19" Flat Panel Monitor
       1280 x 1024 display
       Dimensions: 16.7" W x 17.2" H x 7" D
       (42.4 cm W x 43.6 cm H x 17.8 cm D)
       Weight: 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
    Channels    Four channels; filters included:
       - DAPI/Hoechst, FITC/GFP, TRITC/Cy3, Cy5

Specifications subject to change without notice. For more information, please contact Applied Precision for details.

Applied Precision, softWoRx and arrayWoRx are registered trademarks
and cellWoRx is a trademark of Applied Precision, LLC. Cellomics and
vHCS are trademarks of Cellomics, Inc.


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