Xenogen IVIS 200

 

Room 87
Eckstein Medical Research Building

 





The Xenogen IVIS 200 System allows researchers to use real-time imaging to monitor and record cellular and genetic activity within a living organism. Features of the system include a custom lens with 5-position carousel and adjustable field of view of 4-25 cm, more uniform light collection, and improved resolution with single cell sensitivity for in vitro use.

Imaging Components
Specifications
Sensor
Back-thinned, back illuminated Grad 1 CCD
CCD Operating Temperature
Nominal -105° C
Imaging Pixels
2040 x 2048
Minimum Resolution
60 µm (at f/1)
Pixel Size
>13.5 µm square
CCD Size
26 x 26 mm
Quantum Efficiency
>85% 500-700 nm;
>50% 350-950 nm
Read Noise
<5 electrons RMS
Dark Current
<100 electrons/s/cm^2
Minimum Detectable Radiance
<70 photons/s/sr/cm^2
Lens
f/1-f/8, 1.5x, 2.5x, 5x, 7.5x, 10x magnificiations
Fields of View
3.9 x 3.9 cm to 26 x 26 cm
(3.9, 6.5, 13, 19.5, 26 cm)
Scanning Laser
<1 mW power at 532 nm
Stage Temperature
Ambient to 40° C
Imaging Chamber Dimensions

51 cm x 51 cm x 66 cm
(D x W x H)

Fluorescene Imaging Components
Specifications
Excitation Filter
25 mm diameter 12-position (11-filter capacity)
Emission Filter
60 mm diameter 24-position (22-filter capacity)
Background
<3 part in 10^6 typical
Fluorescence Field of View
6.5, 13, 19.5, 26 cm (fluorescence not available at 3.9 cm field of view)