Used Lab Equipment

High-performance, fully automated imaging has made the AlphaImager HP our most popular platform. The system's application versatility not only includes a wide range of fluorescent and colorimetric applications, but can also be expanded to chemiluminescence as laboratory needs change.

Specifications:

• Camera Resolution: 4 megapixels
• A/D: 12-bit
• Lens: 8 – 48 mm, f/1.2 Zoom, motorized
• Maximum Field of View: 42 x 31 cm
• Filter Positions: 5, motorized
• Size: 15 x 20 x 24 in
• Weight: 80 lbs

Features: 

• 20-MHz readout: High-speed, high-sensitivity image capture
• 2048 x 2048 imaging array: Resolves fine detail
• 7.4 x 7.4-ìm pixels: Ideally matched to optical microscope
• Interline-transfer, progressive-scan CCD: Eliminates camera vibration and facilitates fast triggering
• Flexible binning and readout: Increases light sensitivity while increasing the frame rate
• 12-bit digitization: Quantifies bright and dim signals in the same image
• Thermoelectric cooling: Long integration times for higher sensitivity
• Enhanced quantum efficiency: Provides higher sensitivity than typical interline cameras
• C-mount: Easily attaches to microscopes, standard lenses, or optical equipment
• Acquisition software: Captures, analyzes, and saves high-resolution images
• PCI interface: High-bandwidth, uninterrupted data transfer
• PVCam, Circular buffers, Device sequencing: Supported by numerous third-party software packages, Real-time focus, Precise integration with shutters, filter wheels, etc. (Compatible with Windows XP/Vista 32, Mac OS X, and Linux (kernel versions 2.4 and 2.6.8))
• CCD image sensor: Kodak KAI-4020M; interline-transfer, progressive-scan device with microlenses
• CCD format: 2048 x 2048 imaging array, 7.4 x 7.4-um pixels, 15.16 x 15.16-mm imaging area (optically centered)
• Linear full well: 30,000 e- (single pixel); 60,000 e- (2 x 2 binned pixel)
• Read noise: ≤10 e- rms @ 20 MHz
• Nonlinearity: <1%
• Digitizer type: 12 bits @ 20 MHz
• CCD temperature: -25ͦC (regulated)
• Dark current : 0.1 e-/p/s @ -25ͦC
• Operating environment: 0 to 30ͦC ambient, 0 to 80% relative humidity noncondensing
• I/O TTL (trigger/status): trigger, invert, inhibit, exposing, interline shift, frame readout, 8-bit TTL (programmable), 8-bit DACs(two)

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• Chemiluminescence: Yes
• Fluorescence: Yes
• Colorimetry/densitometry: Yes
• Gel documentation: Yes  

Hardware Specifications        

• Maximum sample size: 28 x 36 cm
• Maximum image area: 26X 35 cm
• Excitation source: Trans-UV and epi-white are standard (302 nm included, with 254 and 365 nm available as options)
• Illumination control: 3 modes (trans-UV, trans white, epi-white)
• Detector: super cooled CCD
• Image resolution: 4 megapixels
• Pixel size (H x V): 6.45 x 6.45 µm
• Filter holder: 3 positions (2 for filters, 1 without filter)
• Emission filters: 1 included (standard), 3 optional
• Dynamic range: >4.0 orders of magnitude
• Pixel density (gray levels): 65,535
• Dynamic flat fielding: Application specific, for all applications
• Instrument size (L x W x H): 36 x 60 x 96 cm
• Instrument weight: 32 kg

 Operating Ranges         

• Operating voltage: 110/115/230 V AC nominal
• Operating temperature: 10–28°C (21°C recommended)
• Operating humidity: <70% noncondensing

 Automation Capabilities            

• Workflow automated selection: Application driven; user selected or recalled by a protocol
• Workflow automated execution: Controlled by a protocol via application specific setup for image area, illumination source, filter, analysis, and reporting
• Workflow reproducibility: 100% repeatability via recallable protocols; from image capture to quantitative analysis and reports
• Autofocus: Precalibrated focus for any zoom setting or sample height
• Image flat fielding: Dynamic; precalibrated and optimized per application
• Autoexposure: 2 user-defined modes (intense or faint bands)

Using advanced electrically cooled SuperChemiNova CCD camera technology, the FluorChem provides real time display and the R.S.D.P. standard of resolution, sensitivity, dynamic range and performance. The FluorChem is ideal for chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and visible imaging applications.

Features:

• Applications: chemiluminescence, fluorescence and colorimetric
• Transillumination White: For protein gels,autorads,film, plates and flasks
• Transillumination UV: For the fluorescent gels such as EtBr, SYPRO Red, etc
• Software: easy-to-use software for darkroom control, image capture, enhancement and analysis
• Camera: High-performance, high resolution, CCD camera allows imaging of low-light samples in UV-illuminated, and fluorescent applications. 12.5x75mm, F1.2 Motorized Zoom Lens for ChemiImager 5500 with DE 500/400 cabinet (Includes motorized lens, ChemiImager 5500 camera mount, and cables. Requires AlphaEaseFC software version with software controls of motorized lens) -
• Lens: Zoom lens, close-up 2+ diopter lens and interference filter
• Filters: chemiluminescence samples, ethidium bromide, SYPRO Orange (595 nm) each filter has a bandwith +/-40 nm
• Allows to visualize chemiluminscent reactions

How is this unit better than Alpha Imager 3400:

For low-light applications, such as chemiluminescence, a longer exposure time may be appropriate and it is best to go to the red ACQUIRE IMAGE button to directly acquire the image once the desired exposure time is set. Alternatively, if a good exposure time is unknown, try selecting Auto-Expose and using the super sensitivity selection. Auto-Expose will generate an image showing the signal intensity usually in less than 3 minutes. Afterwards, a different sensitivity (binning) mode can be selected to generate a better resolution image and the software will automatically calculate the new exposure time for you.

Using advanced electrically cooled SuperChemiNova CCD camera technology, the FluorChem provides real time display and the R.S.D.P. standard of resolution, sensitivity, dynamic range and performance. The FluorChem is ideal for chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and visible imaging applications.

Features:

• Applications: chemiluminescence, fluorescence and colorimetric
• Transillumination White: For protein gels,autorads,film, plates and flasks
• Transillumination UV: For the fluorescent gels such as EtBr, SYPRO Red, etc
• Software: easy-to-use software for darkroom control, image capture, enhancement and analysis
• Camera: High-performance, high resolution, CCD camera allows imaging of low-light samples in UV-illuminated, and fluorescent applications. 12.5x75mm, F1.2 Motorized Zoom Lens for ChemiImager 5500 with DE 500/400 cabinet (Includes motorized lens, ChemiImager 5500 camera mount, and cables. Requires AlphaEaseFC software version with software controls of motorized lens) -
• Lens: Zoom lens, close-up 2+ diopter lens and interference filter
• Filters: chemiluminescence samples, ethidium bromide, SYPRO Orange (595 nm) each filter has a bandwith +/-40 nm
• Allows to visualize chemiluminscent reactions

How is this unit better than Alpha Imager 3400:

For low-light applications, such as chemiluminescence, a longer exposure time may be appropriate and it is best to go to the red ACQUIRE IMAGE button to directly acquire the image once the desired exposure time is set. Alternatively, if a good exposure time is unknown, try selecting Auto-Expose and using the super sensitivity selection. Auto-Expose will generate an image showing the signal intensity usually in less than 3 minutes. Afterwards, a different sensitivity (binning) mode can be selected to generate a better resolution image and the software will automatically calculate the new exposure time for you.

Includes Computer Loaded with Software

The FluorChem HD2 System provides a complete array of image acquisition modes for common fluorescent and chemiluminescent applications.  The FluorChem HD2 System delivers higher sensitivity and a broader dynamic range than film can provide at similar exposure times. Captured images are saved digitally, making them easy to import into presentations and reports

Features:

• Applications Types: Chemiluminescent, Colorimetric, uv, Fluorescent
• Camera Resolution: 19 megapixels (2048 x 2048)
• a/D: 16-bit
• Recommended lens: 50 mm, f/0.95 Fixed, manual or motorized
• Pixels: 4 x 7.4 μm
• Filter Positions: 5, motorized
• Size: 20" W x 15" D x 39.5" h (51 x 38 x 100 cm)
• Weight: 100 lbs (45.4 kg)

Features:

The FluorChem Q, M, and R enable multiplex fluorescent imaging, letting you analyze overalapping proteins in the same blot.

Description:

The MJ Research 96-well alpha block is a single block alpha unit that can hold samples from 5–125 µl on one 96-well plate of 0.2 mL tubes. This block is for use with MJ Research thermal cyclers, including the PTC-100, PTC-200, PTC-225, and PTC-240. This MJ Research alpha block features the Hot Bonnet to allow oil-free operation.

Description:

The MJ Research Alpha Slide ALD-0211 Thermal Cycler is engineered to adapt to the diverse needs of modern laboratories. This thermal cycler is designed as a swappable sample-block/heat-pump assembly, capable of customizing any DNA Engine line thermal cycler. The ALD-0211 is equipped with a thermal cycler base which efficiently distributes electric power, as well as thermoelectric heat pumps and sensors which help control sample temperatures. The ALD-0211 Thermal Cycler meets NIST-traceable standards with its ability to provide outstanding temperature uniformity using multi-sensor, multi zone temperature controls. Designed for humidified chamber hybridizations and in situ procedures, the Alpha Slide ALD-0211 system thermally cycles glass microscope slides in a dual-block format, with each block accommodating up to 16 slides.

Features:

• Configuration: 48/48-well
• Dual-block Alpha unit
• Capacity: 2 x 48 x 0.2 ml tubes
• Sample Volume: 5–125 µl

Features:

• Configuration: 48/48-well
• Dual-block Alpha unit
• Capacity: 2 x 48 x 0.2 ml tubes
• Sample Volume: 5–125 µl

Features:

Biosafe Alpha is a small aluminium storage and transport container for liquid nitrogen. Biosafe Alpha containers are available in 10, 20 and 25 litre capacities.

Specifications:

• Temperature: Up to -196°C
• Capacity: 12.2 L
• Daily evaporation: 0.18 L/day
• Weight: 7.5 kg (empty)
• Dimensions: 530 x  308mm (H x D)

Features:

Biosafe Alpha is a small aluminium storage and transport container for liquid nitrogen. Biosafe Alpha containers are available in 10, 20 and 25 litre capacities.

Specifications:

• Temperature: Up to -196°C
• Capacity: 21.5 L
• Daily evaporation: 0.18 L/day
• Weight: 11 kg (empty)
• Dimensions: 535 x  388mm (H x D)

Features:

Biosafe Alpha is a small aluminium storage and transport container for liquid nitrogen. Biosafe Alpha containers are available in 10, 20 and 25 litre capacities.

Specifications:

• Temperature: Up to -196°C
• Capacity: 26 L
• Daily evaporation: 0.2 L/day
• Weight: 13.5 kg (empty)
• Dimensions: 612 x 388mm (H x D)

Features:

• Configuration: 384-well
• Single-block Alpha unit
• Capacity: One 384-well plate
• Sample Volume: 3–30 µl

Features:
• Configuration: 96-Well
• Single-block Alpha unit
• Capacity: 96 x 0.2 ml tubes, one 96-well plate
• Sample Volume: 5–125 µl