Cytation3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

Cytation™3 combines automated digital microscopy and conventional microplate reading in one instrument. Its unique patent pending design is ideal for research and assay development applications in the field of cell biology. With an emphasis on livecell assays, Cytation3 features temperature control to 45 °C, orbital shaking, CO2/O2 gas control and support for time lapse studies.

In contrast with complex image analysis software interfaces available today, BioTek’s Gen5 is specifically designed for those familiar with microplate reader software and requires minimal training. Equipped with patented Hybrid Technology™ for microplate reading, Cytation3 offers high performance filter-based optics and high-flexibility monochromator optics for unmatched application versatility.

Features:

• Automated digital microscopy and/or multi-mode microplate detection in one instrument
• Modular and upgradable: Microscopy only, microplate reading only, or both
• Flexible sample format: Accommodates 6- to 384-well plates, microscope slides and T25 cell culture flasks
• Affordable automation: Automated XY stage, auto focus, auto exposure, automated image capture, auto LED intensity
• Inverted fluorescence (4 LED and filter cube assembly capacity) and bright field microscopy
• From 2x for full-well imaging to 20x for sub-micron resolution of intra-cellular details
• High quality images: Olympus objectives, 16-bit gray scale CCD camera, Semrock filters
• Temperature control up to 45 °C
• CO2/O2 gas control and monitor accessory
• Dual reagent injector accessory for inject/read assays
• End point, time-lapse and montage assays
• Automatic cell counting, sub-population analysis and image statistics
• Patented Hybrid Technology™ microplate reading mode with high performance filter-based optics and high-flexibility monochromator optics