The Cytation™ 5 combines automated digital widefield microscopy with conventional multi-mode microplate reading, enabling the capture of both phenotypic cellular information and well-based quantitative data in a single experiment. It offers a versatile platform suitable for a broad range of imaging needs in cell biology and biomedical research.
🔬 Key Features:
Imaging Modes: Fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, and phase contrast imaging.
Light Source: Xenon flash lamp for fluorescence and absorbance; 100 mW 680 nm laser for AlphaScreen®/AlphaLISA® assays.
Monochromators: Variable bandwidth from 9 nm to 50 nm in 1 nm increments for optimized fluorophore detection.
Objectives: Manual 6-position turret compatible with a wide selection of high-quality long working distance (LWD) and coverslip-corrected objectives.
Condenser: 60-mm LWD condenser with a 4-position turret, including a clear aperture and three phase annuli.
Focus Mechanism: Automated focus with sub-micron (0.150 µm) resolution and single-step accuracy.
Camera: High-sensitivity 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536) CMOS sensor with 3.45 µm pixel resolution.
Captured Images: Supports 16-bit RAW monochrome images (TIFF, PNG), 8-bit color images (TIFF, PNG, JPG), and movies/time-lapse (AVI, WMV).
Stage: Manual X/Y stage with a travel range of 120 mm x 80 mm and sub-micron resolution.
Stage Tracking: Proprietary EVOS™ Stage View software for tracking stage locations and marking points of interest.
Computer: Embedded PC with 4 GB RAM and 10 GB SSD storage.
Networking Capability: Connection through Windows/SMB network via Ethernet cable and USB 3.0 WiFi dongle.
✅ Additional Info:
Condition: Used – Excellent cosmetic and functional condition.
Includes: Warranty provided.
Extras: High-resolution images available upon request.
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