Multi-Channel, Multi-Purpose Three Channel Confocal

Multi-Channel Two-Phonon/Confocal System The Multi-channel, Multi-purpose Three Channel Confocal is the newest member of Prairie family of confocal imaging systems. Continuing on with the modular system design found in our other products that begins with the core galvanometer-based imaging module, this automated confocal system gives control of the experiment back to the researcher, allowing the researcher to customize the experiment of today while leaving open opportunities for expansion tomorrow as needs and research goals change.

With automated pinhole selection and filter wheels for each detection channel, Prairie has made it possible to maximize the potential of confocal microscopy.

Features and Options:

Three-channel confocal with three detectors designed to optimize collection efficiency.
10-position automated filter wheel per channel with 10 user-specified filter options for each PMT.
4-position automated dichroic holders allow for almost limitless emission combinations.
Automated 9-pinhole aperture for maximizing the performance of the system by matching pinhole size with objective magnification.
Optional z-piezo module.
Two-photon ready.
Optional photoactivation module for photoactivation experiments.
Optional uncaging/photoactivation optics for simultaneous imaging and uncaging/photoactivation experiments.
Integrated software control of imaging and laser function.
Prairie View scan control and image collection software. Scan modes including frame scanning, line scanning, ROI, scan rotation, optical zoom, line-interlacing, z-series acquisition, t-series acquisition.
TriggerSync software allows for uncaging and functional mapping experiments, as well as providing the synchronization of the imaging protocol with external hardware.
Modular design allows for flexible system configuration and add-ons.
High Performance PC computer workstation with flat panel display.
Integrate with an optional Aurora Laser Launch.

Please contact Prairie for more information and pricing on this system.

DATA SPOTLIGHT

C. elegans embryo expressing B-tubulin GFP
Image courtesy of Koen Verbrugghe and Chris Malone, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Time-lapse recordings of tubulin GFP C. elegans embryos during mitosis.
One image was acquired every second with a 100x Super Fluor lens using the SFC.
Image courtesy of Kevin Eliceiri and Koen Verbrugghe, LOCI, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

Download SFC Brochure (PDF)