iBox Explorer
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Specifications
Power Requirements:
100-230V; 6.3 Amps at 120 Volts
Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply
voltage
Pollution Degree:
2
Installation Category:
II
Altitude:
Up to 2000m
Ambient Temperature:
5°C to 40°C
Software Requirements:
Windows XP (SP2) or Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
Humidity:
Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly
to 50% maximum relative humidity at 40°C
Darkroom Cabinet
The iBox Explorer
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is constructed of aluminum and fabricated to provide a light tight chamber. Darkroom
dimensions are 17.5”W x 20”D x 42”H (44.5cm x 50.8cm x 106.7cm).
Four Position Filter Tray
The filter tray accommodates up to four removable emission filters. The iBox Explorer
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system includes RFP
(Red Fluorescent Protein), GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein), 515 Long Pass and Neutral Density emission
filters. VisionWorksLS software controls the selection of filters. Additional filters are available through UVP.
CCD Camera and Objectives
The high-sensitivity CCD camera and fast optics, housed in the top of darkroom, generate high resolution
images. The camera and motorized optics are controlled by VisionWorksLS software.
Magnification and Field of View
The iBox Explorer
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contains a combination of relay and objective lenses, providing magnifications of 0.17x,
0.25x, 0.50x, 1.66x, 2.50x, 4.50x, 7.50x, 8.80x and 16.5x. The corresponding fields of view are 90mm
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, 60mm
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,
30mm
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, 9mm
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, 6mm
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, 3.3mm
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, 2mm
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, 1.7mm
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and 0.9mm
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.
Viewer Window
The viewer window, built into the darkroom door, opens for sample viewing.
Motorized Sample Platform
The motorized sample platform, controlled by the joystick, can be adjusted in the X, Y and Z dimensions. The
platform can be moved 100mm in each direction.
Warming Plate
The warming plate creates a constant temperature of 38ºC for the warming of animal specimens. The dark
background creates an ideal imaging surface while maintaining a constant temperature for the animal.
VisionWorksLS Software
The VisionWorksLS Acquisition & Analysis software controls the darkroom functions and lighting as well as the
motorized optics and camera. The software is operational on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems.
BioLite
Xe MultiSpectral Source
The BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Source provides dual path excitation lighting for specimens. GFP and RFP filters
come standard with the BioLite Xe, and custom filters for specific applications are also available. Refer to
“Replacement Parts and Accessories” for ordering information.
