Capella Imaging System (Formally the FireFly)

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Capella Imager Features
 

• User defined normalisation to housekeeping genes

• Automated background correction element-by-element and well-by-well

• Incorporates 3rd generation micro-channel plate image intensification coupled with cooled CCD detection for improved sensitivity and small foot print

• Exports bioinformatics compatible date files

• Smart Stage™ speeds up imaging time

• Supported by a growing menu of fully validated, ready to run arrays.

Capella Imager Specifications
 

• Outside Dimensions: 14” w by 16” d by 16” h

• Weight: 31 lbs

• Resolution: A 96 well plate is imaged by 3000 pixels in the long dimension and 2000 pixels in the short dimension. Each “element” in a 4 x 4 array is analyzed by 75 pixels. Performance: Linear over a dynamic range of 4 orders of magnitude

• Core Technology: Employs third generation micro-channel plate image intensification coupled with CCD detection.

• Power Requirements: 100 – 240 volts (AC), 47 – 63 Hz, 1.9 amps

• Operating Range: 4-32 degrees °C (40-90 °F), non-condensing humidity