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Spectrum Hardware Manual
6.3 Imaging Chamber
The imaging chamber
(Figure 6.3)
is a highly specialized device consisting of the
imaging chamber housing, a heated, moveable platform, an auto focusing lens
system with f/stop control, and synchronized filter wheels that control the
spectral content of the luminescent or fluorescent images.
The LED-based illumination system and a laser-based galvanometer provide
the means to acquire photographic information and structured light before
bioluminescent or fluorescent imaging. The imaging chamber is equipped with
gas anesthesia inlet and outlet ports for use with the optional XGI-8 Gas
Anesthesia System.
The imaging chamber is
light tight , so that no light penetrates from the outside
after the magnetically activated door is locked. The magnetic latch ensures the
door cannot be inadvertently opened during an imaging session.
The interior of the imaging chamber is constructed from materials that are non-
phosphorescent and non-fluorescent to prevent internal light contamination that
could compromise sample measurements.
WARNING
!
WARNING! Under no circumstances should you attempt to make any
mechanical modifications to the imaging chamber.
Figure 6.2 ThermoCube chiller unit