Expanded Range of Imaging Systems

Scientific Digital Imaging’s [SDI’s] Syngene Division is delighted to introduce the new high sensitivity G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9 image analysis systems. Utilising the power of  the latest CCD camera technology, these systems are suitable for scientists needing a versatile system capable of exceptional imaging of 1D and 2D gels, as well as chemi and fluorescent  blots. The G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9 feature high resolution, high quantum efficiency (73% quantum efficiency at 425nm) low noise CCD cameras with the highest level (f0.95) auto-focus lens and 6 and 9 megapixel resolution respectively. Since the cameras are cooled to -53oC, the XX9 and XX6 systems can generate excellent images of chemi blots with minimal background noise and the system’s large imaging areas (32.3cm x 25.6cm) also mean both systems are ideal for those scientists wanting to accurately image larger blots, as well as larger 1D and 2D gels. This new generation of G:BOX Chemi XX systems are designed for researchers looking for high performance imaging, as they can be fitted with a range of LED lighting and filter options making them suitable for fluorescence, chemi- luminescence, IR and 2D gel applications. With the new G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9, scientists can work with a unique automated multiplexed function capable of using up to five channels, as well as an edge lighting option for 2D gel capture including DIGE gels. This versatility ensures scientists have a cost-effective imaging system that can generate accurate results from a diverse range of gel and blot types. Images are captured by the G:BOX Chemi XX systems using the powerful GeneSys image capture software, which selects optimal filter/lighting com- binations by utilising its unique database containing imaging conditions for hundreds of commercially available dyes. Researchers then select their preferred protocol and the G:BOX Chemi XX automatically captures a high-quality image of the different dyes. For even faster, automated image capture, GeneSys includes a unique researcher ‘protocol save’ feature enabling one-click recall of frequently used imaging settings.