Used Lab Equipment

Andor’s Zyla sCMOS camera platform offers high speed, high sensitivity and high resolution imaging performance. The remarkably light and compact, thermoelectrically-cooled design, integrates perfectly into both laboratory and OEM applications alike. Zyla is ideally suited to many cutting-edge experiments that push the boundaries of speed and sensitivity. The unprecedented value and flexibility of the Zyla means it is also redefining the concept of a ‘workhorse’ camera, rapidly displacing interline CCDs as the gold standard microscope detector.

Specifications:

• Sensor Type: Front Illuminated Scientific CMOS
• Active Pixels: 2560 x 2160 (5.5 Megapixel)
• Sensor Size: 16.6 x 14.0 mm (21.8 mm diagonal)
• Pixel Readout Rate (MHz): 200 (100 MHz x 2 sensor halves). 560 (280 MHz x 2 sensor halves)
• Read Noise (e-):
• Rolling Shutter: 200 MHz 0.9 [1.2], 560 MHz 1.2[1.6]
• Global Shutter: 200 MHz 2.3[2.5], 560 MHz 2.4[2.6]
• Maximum Quantum Efficiency •3: 60%
• Sensor Operating Temperature:
• Air Cooled: 0ºC (up to 30ºC ambient)
• Dark Current, e-/pixel/sec @ min temp •4:
• Air Cooled: 0.10
• Readout Modes: Rolling Shutter and Global Shutter (Snapshot)
• Maximum Dynamic Range: 33,000:1
• Photon Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU):
• Half-light Range: < 0.01%
• Low-light Range: <0.1%
• Pre-defined Region of Interest: 2048 x 2048, 1920 x 1080, 1392 x 1040, 512 x 512, 128 x 128
• User Defined ROI (Granularity): Yes (1 pixel) **
• Pixel Size (W x H): 6.5 μm
• Pixel Well Depth (e-): 30,000
• Linearity (%, maximum) •5
• Full-light Range: Better than 99.8%
• Low-light Range (< 1000 electrons signal): Better than 99.9%
• MTF (Nyquist @ 555 nm): 45%
• Anti-blooming Factor: x 10,000
• Hardware Timestamp Accuracy: 25 ns
• Internal Memory: 1 GB

The highly innovative iXon Ultra 888 megapixel, back-illuminated EMCCD camera offers single photon sensitivity across a large field of view, at 26 fps. Building on a rich history of first to market innovation, the ‘supercharged’ iXon Ultra 888, represents a massive performance boost for the largest available EMCCD sensor, as well as the first USB 3.0 enabled EMCCD camera.

Specifications:

• Active pixels (H x V): 1024 x 1024
• Pixel size (W x H; μm ): 13 x 13
• Image area (mm): 13.3 x 13.3
• Active Area Pixel Well Depth (e-): 80,000
• Max Readout Rate (MHz): 30
• Frame rates (fps): 26 (full frame) - 9690
• Read noise (e-): <1 with EM gain
• QE Max: >95%
• Sensor QE options: #BV: Back Illuminated, standard AR coated
  

The highly innovative iXon Ultra 888 megapixel, back-illuminated EMCCD camera offers single photon sensitivity across a large field of view, at 26 fps. Building on a rich history of first to market innovation, the ‘supercharged’ iXon Ultra 888, represents a massive performance boost for the largest available EMCCD sensor, as well as the first USB 3.0 enabled EMCCD camera.

Specifications:

• Active pixels (H x V): 1024 x 1024
• Pixel size (W x H; μm ): 13 x 13
• Image area (mm): 13.3 x 13.3
• Active Area Pixel Well Depth (e-): 80,000
• Max Readout Rate (MHz): 30
• Frame rates (fps): 26 (full frame) - 9690
• Read noise (e-): <1 with EM gain
• QE Max: >95%
• Sensor QE options: UVB: Back Illuminated, standard AR with additional lumogen coating
  

Andor’s iXon3 860 back-illuminated EMCCD is designed for very rapid imaging of low light events, combining > 500 frames/sec with single photon detection capability and > 90% Quantum Efficiency. Thermoelectric cooling down to -100°C minimizes EM-amplified darkcurrent, whereas Andor’s ‘overclocked’ vertical shift speeds minimize both clock induced charge noise and vertical smear during frame transfer.

Specifications:

• Active pixels: 128 x 128
• Pixel size (W x H): 24 x 24 μm
• Active area pixel well depth: 160,000 e
• Gain register pixel well depth: 800,000 e
• Maximum readout rate: 10 MHz
• Frame rate: 513 - 14,025 fps
• Read noise: < 1e- with EM gain
• Maximum cooling: -100°C
• Sensor Options: #BV: Back Illuminated CCD, Vis optimized

Specifications:

The highly innovative iXon Ultra 888 megapixel, back-illuminated EMCCD camera offers single photon sensitivity across a large field of view, at 26 fps. Building on a rich history of first to market innovation, the ‘supercharged’ iXon Ultra 888, represents a massive performance boost for the largest available EMCCD sensor, as well as the first USB 3.0 enabled EMCCD camera.

BV: Back Illuminated, standard AR coated

• Active pixels (H x V): 1024 x 1024
• Pixel size (W x H; μm ): 13 x 13
• Image area (mm): 13.3 x 13.3
• Active Area Pixel Well Depth (e-): 80,000
• Max Readout Rate (MHz): 30
• Frame rates (fps): 26 (full frame) - 9690
• Read noise (e-): <1 with EM gain
• QE Max: >95%
• Fringe Suppression: BV sensor options
• Active pixels: 1024 x 1024
• Pixel size: 13 x 13 μm
• Image area: 13.3 x 13.3 mm with 100% fill factor
• Pixel Readout Rate: 10 MHz 30 MHz•3

Features:

• Olympus BX61 Trinocular Frame
• (2) 10X/22 EyePieces
• 6 Position Fluorescence Illuminator
• Trinocular Head
• Applied Scientific MS-2000 X,Y,Z Motorized Stage
• MS-200 Controller
• Olympus BX-UCB and Controller for Motorized Nosepiece
• 100mg Fluorescent light w/ power supply OR Xcite 120Q Metal Halide OR Xcite 120LED Mini or Boost
• Objectives
  • UPlanSApo 4x
  • UPlanSApo 10X
  • UPlanSApo 20X
  • UPlanSApo 40X with focus adjustment ring
  • PlanApo N 60X Oil Immersion
• Filter Cubes
  • Rhodomine
  • FITC
  • Dapi

Asking Price: $4500 w/ 1 year manufacturer warranty and 25,000 hour lamp guarantee

List Price: $4995 (We are discounting 10% off List)

Includes: X-Cite 110LED, speedDIAL remote, 3mm x 1500mm Liquid Light Guide, Accessory Kit (tools, USB cable, power cord)

Does not include Microscope Adaptor

The new X-Cite 110LED from Excelitas Technologies is a compact, white light LED light source for fluorescence imaging applications. Providing excitation for DAPI, GFP, mCherry and Cy5 routine imaging, the X-Cite 110LED offers exceptional field uniformity through liquid light guide delivery. With manual, PC and TTL control, the X-Cite 110LED has LEDs guaranteed for 25,000 hours with no lamps or modules to replace. X-Cite 110LED is the newest addition to the X-Cite family which is known for high quality, reliability and exceptional delivery.

Features:

• LED Technology
• White Light Excitation
• Light Guide Delivery
• Multiple Control Options
• Small Footprint
• Optimized Thermal Management
• X-Cite Coupling Optics (optional)

Benefits:

• Mercury-free, higher efficiency, stability, instant ON/OFF and long lifetime
• Excitation of commonly used fluorophores such as DAPI, GFP/FITC, mCherry/Texas Red, and Cy5
• Flexibility in light delivery as well as unit location
• Simple operation through USB, TTL or speedDIAL
• Minimal space requirement; less bench top real estate used
• Maximum LED output, lifetime, stability and reliability
• Efficient optical output and uniformity with the highest performing coupling optics available

Technical Specifications

• Wavelength Range: 360-660nm
• LED Peaks/FWHM: 385/30 nm, 475/40 nm, 560/80 nm, 640/40 nm
• External Power Supply: Universal input 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 160W
• LED ON/OFF Response Times: 100μs TTL / 1 ms USB
• Control Options:        
  • ON/OFF - TTL compatible
  • speedDIAL
  • RS-232 commands (SDK available), USB
• I/O Connections:      
  • BNC input
  • USB (B-type)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 95 mm x 230 mm x 212 mm (3.7" x 9.1" x 8.4")
• Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
• Certifications: CE, RoHS
• Warranty: LEDs – 25,000 hours or 3 years

Asking Price: $11,150 w/ 1 year manufacturer warranty and 25,000 hour lamp guarantee

List Price: $12,360 (We are discounting 10% off List)

X-Cite XLED1 configurations includes: X-Cite XLED1 illumination system, four modules, user manual (CD) with GUI and USB driver, quick start guide, liquid light guide, microscope adaptor, power cord, four excitation filter holders, USB cable

The X-Cite XLED1 is a high-power LED light source designed to optimize fluorophore excitation with unmatched LED switching speeds. Its unique plug-and-play modularity allows the system to evolve alongside changing research applications, with easily interchangeable LED modules. With unprecedented wavelength switching speeds to capture fast cell dynamics and advanced triggering options including X-Cite Live Cell Mode to extend live-cell imaging experiments, the X-Cite XLED1 represents the industry's next generation of fluorescence LED illumination.

Features:

• Maximum power and individual LED control
• Unmatched field uniformity at the specimen
• Adaptable plug-and-play modularity
• Rapid wavelength switching to capture fast cell dynamics
• Flexible triggering for sequential or simultaneous imaging
• X-Cite Live Cell Mode to limit photobleaching and cellular damage

Benefits:

• Use up to four high power LED modules with fine excitation control while balancing illumination intensity between channels and protecting specimens against photodamage.
• X-Cite microscope adaptors lead the industry in field uniformity without the need for alignment, while saving time on maintenance and ensuring peace-of-mind in experimental results.
• Each LED module and associated optical components can be quickly swapped in the field for another wavelength depending on the needs of your application.
• Each LED module is designed to integrate and easily interchange individual excitation filters, allowing accelerated wavelength switching beyond the scope of motorized filter wheels.
• Triggering sequences can be combined with a high degree of control over individual LED intensity to excite and image multiple fluorophores when examining very fast moving specimens or for live-cell ratio imaging.
• Researchers can extend the time frame of their live-cell imaging experiments by reducing the degree of free radical formation caused by the continuous illumination of fluorescent proteins.

Specifications

• Wavelengths: Wavelengths and configurator available at http://www.excelitas.com/X-Cite-LED-Module-Configurator.aspx
• Dimensions: 8.5″ (W) x 8″ (H) x 15″ (D) (22cm x 20cm x 39cm)
• Weight: ~7.3kg, ~16lbs (full system)
• Supply: Universal input of 100-240Volts AC, 50-60Hz. Fused at 6.3A
• Connectivity:
  • USB type-B female
  • Trigger Input BNC (TTL-compatible)*
  • Sync Output BNC (TTL-compatible)*
• Triggering:     
  • Internal/External User-defined per channel
  • Global trigger input
  • User-defined free-running or single shot pulse modes
  • Internal triggering generated from internal pulse generator 10µs (min), up to 18 hours (max)
• Sync Out: Mapped echo of LED cycles on separate output pins
• Sync Out Phase Control: Individual control of sync phase advance/retard (half of max cycle duration)
• Channel Switching Speeds: USB < 1ms; Internal/External TTL Triggering down to10μs
• Minimum Duty Cycle: 10µs

X-Cite XLED1 Touch Screen Controller: $1,495.00

X-Cite XLED1 Touch Screen Controller (Optional)

• Screen:  Medical/Industrial grade 7″ touch screen; 16:9 aspect ratio and LED backlight with adjustable intensity
• Resolution:  800 x 480 pixels
• Display Viewing Area:  6″ (W) x 3.5″ (H) (15cm x 9cm)
• External Dimensions:  8″ (W) x 2.5″ (H) x 5.5″ (D) (20cm x 7cm x 14cm)
• Program:  Lumen Dynamics proprietary graphical user interface
• Connectivity: ~2.5m connectorized power and data combo cable
• Power: < 10 watts
• Certifications: CE Marked, Certified to IEC, Canadian and US standards, RoHS compliant

The X-Cite 120LEDBoost is more powerful than ever and efficiently excites a greater range of fluorophores than the original X-Cite 120LED, with no compromise. Even the popular red fluorophores are no challenge for the X-Cite 120LEDBoost. The X-Cite 120LEDBoost offers superior optical power and exceptional field uniformity at the specimen level with the broadest spectrum of fluorescence illumination through manual, PC and TTL control. With LEDs guaranteed for 25,000 hours and no lamps or modules to replace, X-Cite 120LEDBoost offers sheer simplicity and convenience to researchers allowing them to focus on their experiments instead of equipment maintenance.

Including microscope flange (direct coupled), PC/TTL control and a speed dial hand controller for easy manual on/off and 1% intensity steps

Features

• High Power LEDs
• Broad Spectrum
• Excellent Field Uniformity
• Instant ON/OFF (electronic shuttering)
• Several Control Options
• Direct Coupling
• LED Technology
• Unmatched Thermal Management
• Simple Operation
• Less Toxic Waste

Benefits

• Efficient fluorophore excitation
• Excitation of a variety of fluorophores
• Reliable image data
• No warm-up, no vibration from mechanical shuttering
• Manual, USB, TTL, 3rd party software
• Maximum light transmission to sample
• Long-life, stable, reliable, maintenance-free
• Vibration-free imaging
• Fingertip control, no training required
• No mercury disposal issues

Specifications:

• Wavelength Range: 370-700nm
• Power Supply: Universal input 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 230W
• LED ON/OFF: 50µs TTL
• Response Times: 1ms USB
• Control Options
  • Manual – speedDIAL (1% increments)
  • TTL compatible – BNC input
  • RS-232 commands (SDK available)
  • USB
• Height
  • powerCUBE: 213mm (8.4″)
  • LED Head: 116mm (4.6″)
  • speedDIAL: 59mm (2.3″)
• Width
  • powerCUBE: 173mm (6.8″)
  • LED Head: 90mm (3.5″)
  • speedDIAL: 80mm (3.1″)
• Depth
  • powerCUBE: 260mm (10.2″)
  • LED Head: 166mm (6.5″)
  • speedDIAL: 112mm (4.4″)
• Weight
  • powerCUBE: 4.8kg (10.6lbs)
  • speedDIAL: 0.3kg (0.7lbs)
• Certifications: CE marked; certified to IEC, Canadian and US standards; RoHS2 compliant
• Warranty: LEDs – 25,000 hours (or 3 years); all other X-Cite® 120LED components 1 year, parts and labor

**Brand New**

Includes: Collimating adaptor, Liquid Light Guide

Also Available Used: $2500 without Collimating Adapter

Also ask us about replacement Accessories such as Light Guides and Lamps!

Features

• Pre-aligned lamp
• 2000 hour lamp life, guaranteed
• Powerful 120W lamp
• Intelli-Lamp technology
• Optional adjustable iris

Benefits

• Easy lamp replacement; no alignment required
• Fewer lamp replacements saves time and money
• Rich spectrum with high excitation intensity
• Maintains optimum lamp temperature, automatically accumulates lamp hours
• Minimize photobleaching by adjusting the light intensity of the microscope illumination system

Specifications

• X-Cite 120Q Microscope Illumination System includes: Lamp module, 1.5mm liquid light guide with wide-field fluorescence microscope adaptor, grounded and shielded power cord, and manual
• Lamp: Proprietary 120W Mercury Vapor Short Arc
• Lamp Life: 2000 hours guaranteed; 2500 hours typical
• Power Supply: High efficiency, switch mode, line isolated, 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, universal input
• Warm-Up Period: 90 seconds (typical)
• Panel Controls: Power On/Off, intensity adjustment (if applicable)
• Panel Displays: Accumulated lamp usage, lamp status indicators
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 5″ x 5.5″ x 6.5″ (34.2cm x 13.9cm x 16.5cm)
• Weight: 7 lbs. (3.04 kg)
• Worldwide Certifications: CE Marked, Certified to IEC, Canadian and US Standards
• Warranty: 1 year (excluding lamp and light guide)
• Adaptors: Compatible with wide-field fluorescence microscopes from all major manufacturers

Includes Computer Loaded w/ Software

High-resolution, quick-and-easy image capture and retrieval. The DXM1200 utilizes Nikon's new IPS (Inter Pixel Stepping) high density imaging technology to produce true-to-life, extremely high quality images with up to approximately 12 million (3840 x 3072) output pixels.

Key Features

• Digital Circuit Technology: High signal-to-noise (S/N) digital circuit technology allows image capture with exceptionally high sensitivity. Even clear imaging of fluorescence specimens is possible due to the low noise design combined with three levels of sensitivity and long integration times of up to 170 seconds.
• High Speed Data Transfer: High Speed data transfer to computer at 12 frames/second for easy on-screen focusing. ACT-1 (Automatic Camera Tamer) intuitive software enhances the photomicrographic process and allows on screen ergonomic viewing of a live image, last stored image and thumbnails of the last five images saved.

Specifications:

• Image size/Resolution level:
  • 3,840 (H) x 3,072 (V) pixels
  • (max. in Fine mode); 1,280 (H) x 1,204 (V) pixels
  • (max. in Quick mode): CCD: 2/3 in. high density CCD;
  • total number of pixels: 1.4 million (effective 1.34 million)
• Lens mount: C mount
• Sensitivity setting: 3 levels selectable: Normal, High and Max.
• Exposure control: Manual
• Auto white balance: Can be preset by selecting a point or rectangle
• Exposure time: 1/12,000 to 170 sec.
• Shooting mode:
  • Fine (10 types): 3,840 x 3,072 pixels to 640 x 480 pixels
  • Quick (4 types): 1,280 x 1,024 pixels to 640 x 480 pixels
• Live image size: 640 x 512 pixels (12 frames/sec. max.)
• Data saving format: BMP, JPEG (3 types compression), or TIF
• (uncompressed)
• Interface: Dedicated interface board (PCI bus)
• Dimensions: 78 (W) x 136 (H) x 69 (D) mm (3.1 x 5.4x 2.7 in.) excluding protrusions;Interface cable: approx. 2m (6.6 ft.)
• Weight (without battery): 800g (28.3 oz.) excluding lens
• Operating temperature/ Temperature: 0 to +40?C, Humidity: 10 to
• Power supply: Supplied from PCI bus (via dedicated PCI board)
• IPS (Inter Pixel Stepping) Sensor: takes 9 frames offset by 2/3 pixel

Includes Computer Loaded w/ Software

Thanks to Nikon-original low-noise design and a new CCD with a sensitivity more than twice that of conventional models, the DXM1200F can capture fluorescence images with excellent clarity and in high contrast.

High-resolution, quick-and-easy image capture and retrieval. The DXM1200 utilizes Nikon's new IPS (Inter Pixel Stepping) high density imaging technology to produce true-to-life, extremely high quality images with up to approximately 12 million (3840 x 3072) output pixels.

Key Features

• Digital Circuit Technology: High signal-to-noise (S/N) digital circuit technology allows image capture with exceptionally high sensitivity. Even clear imaging of fluorescence specimens is possible due to the low noise design combined with three levels of sensitivity and long integration times of up to 170 seconds.
• High Speed Data Transfer: High Speed data transfer to computer at 12 frames/second for easy on-screen focusing. ACT-1 (Automatic Camera Tamer) intuitive software enhances the photomicrographic process and allows on screen ergonomic viewing of a live image, last stored image and thumbnails of the last five images saved.

Specifications:

• Image size/Resolution level:
  • 3,840 (H) x 3,072 (V) pixels
  • (max. in Fine mode); 1,280 (H) x 1,204 (V) pixels
  • (max. in Quick mode): CCD: 2/3 in. high density CCD;
  • total number of pixels: 1.4 million (effective 1.34 million)
• Lens mount: C mount
• Sensitivity setting: 3 levels selectable: Normal, High and Max.
• Exposure control: Manual
• Auto white balance: Can be preset by selecting a point or rectangle
• Exposure time: 1/12,000 to 170 sec.
• Shooting mode:
  • Fine (10 types): 3,840 x 3,072 pixels to 640 x 480 pixels
  • Quick (4 types): 1,280 x 1,024 pixels to 640 x 480 pixels
• Live image size: 640 x 512 pixels (12 frames/sec. max.)
• Data saving format: BMP, JPEG (3 types compression), or TIF
• (uncompressed)
• Interface: Dedicated interface board (PCI bus)
• Dimensions: 78 (W) x 136 (H) x 69 (D) mm (3.1 x 5.4x 2.7 in.) excluding protrusions;Interface cable: approx. 2m (6.6 ft.)
• Weight (without battery): 800g (28.3 oz.) excluding lens
• Operating temperature/ Temperature: 0 to +40?C, Humidity: 10 to
• Power supply: Supplied from PCI bus (via dedicated PCI board)
• IPS (Inter Pixel Stepping) Sensor: takes 9 frames offset by 2/3 pixel

Includes Computer loaded w/ software

The Photometrics CoolSNAP HQ Monochrome camera is a fast, high-resolution digital camera system designed for low-light scientific and industrial applications. This cooled CCD camera system provides 12-bit digitization at both 10 MHz and 20 MHz. The fine pitch of the pixels, 6.45 x 6.45 microns, is ideally matched to the resolution of optical microscopes. Megapixel resolution and small pixels allow imagingof very fine detail, yet the pixels can be easily binned to improve sensitivity. New interline CCD technology provides high quantum efficiency, most notably in the near-infrared (NIR) portion of the spectrum.

Specifications:

• CCD image sensor: Sony ICX285; progressive-scan CCD
• CCD format
  • 1392 x 1040 imaging pixels;
  • 45 x 6.45-μm pixels;
  • 77 x 6.6-mm imaging area (optically centered)
• Linear full well
  • 15,000 e- (single pixel);
  • 30,000 e-(2x2 binned pixel)
• Read noise
  • 6 e- rms @ 10 MHz
  • 8 e- rms @ 20 MHz
• Nonlinearity: <1%
• Readout bits/speed: 12 bits @ 20 MHz or 10 MHz; software selectable
• Frame readout: 100 ms/frame
• CCD temperature: -30 ÌŠC regulated
• Video output: RS170/PAL selectable
• Dark current: 0.05 e-/p/s (-30 ÌŠC)
• Operating environment: 0 to 30 ÌŠC ambient, 0 to 80% relative humidity noncondensing

This Olympus IMT-2 Inverted Research Microscope is used and in excellent condition. This unit does not include an Adjustable Stage, Lamp Housing, Filters, Halogen Bulb or Camera Back. Eye pieces sold separately. Exceptional versatility and convenience are the hallmarks of the new Olympus IMT-2 unique design. Switchover among five different observation methods is fast and simple, and a fixed stage system, in which specimen focus is achieved by moving the objective, assures excellent stability and enhanced reliability during time-lapse photography and micro-manipulation. With such features , the IMT-2 is the ideal instrument for advanced research in the fields of biotechnology and medicine.

Specifications:

• Plain Stage: 160 mm x 240 mm (Insert Plate Diameter: 110 mm)
• Filter Holders: 4 (Filters Not Included)
• Light Path Selector Knob: BI (Binocular Tube), OM (For 35 mm Camera Back), MTU (For Multi-Tube Attachment)
• Objectives: (1) SPlan 20PL 20x/0.46
• Objectives: (1) SPlan 40PL 40x/0.70
• Excitation Size: 22 mm
• Dichoric Size: 21 x 29 mm
• Emission Size: 20 mm

Includes:

• Olympus IX51 Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope
• (2) 10x/22 Eyepieces
• Mechanical Stage
• Objectives
  • PhL Plan 4x DL
  • Uplan FI 10x/0.30 Ph1
  • LC Plan FI 20x/0.40 Ph1
  • LC Plan FI 40x/0.60 Ph2

Additional Objectives, Configurations, and Cameras Available