This product has been discontinued and replaced by the UVP BioSpectrum Advanced.
UVP iBox Explorer² Imaging Microscope Macro to Micro Fluorescent In Vivo Small Animal Imaging
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Easy transition from the macroscopic to the microscope scale
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Visualize micro injection of cancer cells in vivo
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Ability to image organs and cells subcutaneously and within the body cavity of living mice
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Optical configurations are parcentered and parfocal
Product details
Now researchers can take detection of fluorescent markers in small animals to a new level with the iBox Explorer² Imaging Microscope! The iBox Explorer² is unique in its ability to view macro to micro in the whole animal to individual cell, subcutaneously and within the body cavity of mice. The upright optics provide an ultra long working distance and high numerical aperture (NA) for detailed fluorescent in vivo imaging.
The UVP iBox Explorer² easily detects GFP/RFP and other fluorescent markers in small animals. The capabilities of this in vivo small animal imaging system enables research studies in whole animal down to individual cells.
Focusing on Fluorescent Cancer Cell Detection
In research performed, HT1080 fluorescent cancer cells were injected into the epigastrica cranialis. Immediately after the injection, the fluorescence indicates the cells escaped around the injection sites. In the zoomed in views, a cluster of cancer cells can be observed in the blood stream.
System Capabilities
- Capture images with a superior cooled CCD camera and optics that are optimized for VIS - NIR imaging
- View the whole animal to the single cell level via the motorized optics
- Seamlessly navigate the image through all magnification ranges from 0.17x to 16.5x
- Control eLITE excitation filters and light intensity via the software interface
- Generate continuous excitation spectrum with the configurable filters for fluorescence microscopy
- Slide-out warming plate maintains uniform temperature
- Create optimum imaging conditions with the light tight darkroom
- See quick sample inspection with unique viewing window
- Simply adjust the position of the motorized X, Y, Z stage with the joystick
Technical Data
| Specifications/features | UVP iBox® Explorer²™ Imaging Microscope |
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| Darkroom Specifications | |
| Emission Filters | Four-position interchangeable rack:
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| Controls | Automated, software controlled |
| Travel | Precision motorized X, Y, Z |
| Resolution | X=10μm, Y=10μm, Z=1μm |
| Position/Focus | Controlled by joystick/software |
| Warming Plate | 37°C, user adjustable |
| Darkroom Dimensions | 17.5"W x 19.5"D x 41"H (44.5 x 49.5 x 104cm) |
| Light Sources | 150 watt Xenon |
| Fiber Optic | Coaxial and epi illumination with light heads mounted to the darkroom |
| Excitation Filters | Eight position wheel includes filters - GFP, RFP (others available) |
| Controls | Via software |
| eLITE Dimensions | 12.5 x 13.5 x 10 in. (31.8 x 34.3 x 25.4cm) |
| eLITE Dimensions | 12.5 x 13.5 x 10 in. (31.8 x 34.3 x 25.4cm) |
| Camera OptiChemi 695 |
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| Software | Interface
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Compliance
UVP’s software requires Microsoft Windows 7,8, or 10 (32-bit or 64-bit). |
Magnification and Imaging Area | ||||||||
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| Optical Magnification: | ||||||||
| 0.17x | 0.25x | 0.5x | 1.66x | 2.5x | 4.5x | 7.5x | 8.8x | 16.5x |
| FOV Observation Range: | ||||||||
| 90x90mm | 60x60mm | 30x30mm | 9x9mm | 6x6mm | 3.3x3.3mm | 2x2mm | 1.7x1.7mm | 0.9x0.9mm |
Order Information
| Order number | Description |
| 97-0595-01 | UVP iBox Explorer2 with Optichemi 695 Camera - 115V |
| 97-0595-02 | UVP iBox Explorer2 with Optichemi 695 Camera - 220V |
Downloads
UVP iBox® Explorer2 Brochure
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