4. SyStem Overview
Digital imager
Inverted microscope type
NUC PC
Intel NUC 6i7KYK with 4 USB3 sockets, Ethernet and HDMI ports, SD reader.
Leica PAULA software and Windows pre-installed.
Contrasting methods
Optical Phase Contrast, red and green fluorescence (excitation)
Magnification
10x with 4x digital zoom
Illumination
LED
Focusing
Manual
Barcode reader
Embedded in the front of the digital imager
Core software
Control of digital imager including image acquisition, t-lapse, and confluence
check, browse and search function
Optional apps*
Transfection efficiency
Cell Counting
*Please check the Leica app store for recently released additional apps.
4. System Overview
4.1 Digital Imager
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Overview PAULA
1. Scan opening
2. Bar code reader
3. Feedback LEDs
4. Focus knob
5. Power cable and power supply, USB cable
6. Stage to place the flask/dish
7. Light arm for Phase contrast
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