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Lumina XRMS Series III Hardware Manual
Chapter 6 | Components and Specifications
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X-ray
Any combination of bioluminescence, fluorescence, and/or X-ray mode
Operating in X-ray mode requires activation with a key-operated selector switch on the imaging
chamber front panel. See
The X-ray source is located underneath the imaging chamber in a separate, shielded enclosure in the
electronics drawer. The X-ray beam cone is directed upward through a "transparent" (radiolucent)
plate in the imaging chamber floor. The beam passes through the movable shelf, through the subject
animal, and finally impinges on the scintillation plate. The CCD camera captures the scintillation
image produced in the plate. When not in X-ray mode, the scintillation plate moves out of the way
during other imaging modalities, including photographic imaging. Specific information including
care of the scintillation plate is given in the next section.
The X-ray system schematic is shown in
A solenoid-driven X-ray filter is located near the X-ray source. The filter screens out unwanted X-
ray energies from the total radiation spectrum. The filter's normal position is over the source, but it
can be moved out of the way for X-ray imaging requiring the full radiation spectrum. The Living
Image software controls the filter. The X-ray filter is part of the X-ray source enclosed within the
electronics drawer and is not accessible or serviceable by the user.
Figure 6.2
IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III – X-ray Schematic
!
WARNING!
DO NOT attempt to access the interior of the electronics
compartment underneath the imaging chamber. Improper reassembly could
result in disruption of radiation shielding.
Camera
X-ray module
Heated stage
High
collection lens
Filter wheel
Automated
scintillator with
height adjustments
Shielded cabinet
