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IVIS
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Spectrum Hardware Manual
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IVIS
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Spectrum Components
CCD Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ThermoCube Chiller Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Imaging Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Optical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specimen Warming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Laser/Galvanometer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Crash Avoidance System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Base Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Acquisition Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
High Reflectance Hemisphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Accessory Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The IVIS
®
Spectrum includes the following components:
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Scientific imaging charged coupled device (CCD) camera.
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Imaging chamber with specimen warming system.
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Thermoelectric camera cooling system.
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System of lenses and filters for optimum image acquisition.
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Laser/galvanometer.
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Photographic illumination system.
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Integrated fluorescence system.
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Imaging platform crash avoidance system.
These components are integrated into one freestanding instrument that is
equipped with casters
A pre-configured Windows
®
-based computer enables you to control the system
as well as acquire and analyze images.
IMPORTANT
!
ALERT!
If you modify the IVIS Imaging System in any way, without prior
approval from Caliper, all warranties that cover this product are void. In
addition, the computer included with the IVIS Spectrum is specifically
configured to run all system-related applications. Any modification of existing
software or hardware voids all warranties.
If you have any questions, please contact IVIS Imaging Systems Technology
Support.
Summary of Contents for Caliper IVIS Spectrum
Page 6: ...Contents iv ...
Page 10: ...1 Welcome 4 This page intentionally blank ...
Page 22: ...3 Warnings 16 This page intentionally blank ...
Page 26: ...4 Legal Notices 20 This page intentionally left blank ...
Page 30: ...5 Specifications 24 This page intentionally blank ...
Page 40: ...6 IVIS Spectrum Components 34 This page intentionally blank ...
Page 50: ...7 Operating the IVIS Spectrum 44 This page intentionally blank ...
Page 68: ...10 Servicing Maintaining the ThermoCube Chiller Unit 62 This page intentionally blank ...
Page 70: ...A Spare Parts List 64 This page intentionally blank ...
Page 74: ...Index 68 ...