8
Fluorescence Module
Description and Theory of Operation
Care and Maintenance of the Fluorescence Equipment
8.1 About the Fluorescence Module
The Fluorescence Module provides IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III with fluorescent imaging
capability. The fluorescence equipment can be used for in vitro or in vivo applications. The sensitive
range of the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III CCD camera sets the wavelength range for fluorescence
applications, which is approximately 400-950 nm. As with bioluminescent imaging, wavelengths
greater than 600 nm are preferred for in vivo fluorescent applications due to lower absorption in
tissue. The Living Image software controls fluorescent image acquisition, including lamp power,
level, and filter selection.
The IVIS Lumina Series III includes an extended Range (ER) illumination source which yields
increased brightness in the near infrared (NIR) region, especially at wavelengths greater than 700nm.
The excitation filter wheel has 22 positions that are filled with 19 narrow band filters spanning the
range from 410 to 790 nm. The emission filter wheel has 8 positions with 7 broad band emission
filters covering the range from 500 to 865 nm. A high service temperature fiber optic cable connects
the illumination source to the input of the excitation filter wheel.
This chapter explains how to operate the fluorescence equipment with the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series
III. It also provides important safety and maintenance information.
You should also be familiar with and refer to the other chapters of this manual for the IVIS Lumina
XRMS Series III.
For instructions on how to use the Living Image software that controls fluorescent image acquisition,
see the Living Image
®
Software Manual for IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III that is provided with the
software.
The Schott Fostec DCR
®
III Direct Current Regulated Light Source User’s Manual and Technical
Reference is a separate manual for the light source module. It provides additional useful information
on the light source module and its safe operation.
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CAUTION:
Only use the fiber optic cable that is provided with the IVIS Lumina
XRMS Series III. Other fiber optic cables may be damaged by the heat from the
lamp.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure optimum and safe performance of the Fluorescence Module
with maximum service life, read this chapter carefully before you use IVIS Lumina
XRMS Series III with the Fluorescence Module.