Combined with our signal processing modules and optical hardware, the OptoScan Monochromator forms the heart of a powerful standalone microphotometry system. Considerable effort has also been applied to making it the ideal illumination source for fluorescence imaging.
OptoScan control is currently implemented in a wide range of commercial packages including MDS MetaFluor/Morph, RSI Neuroplex, Slidebook, Micromanager and Winfluor. We are able to provide turnkey solutions based on most of the applications below and have sufficient knowledge of all of them to offer comprehensive support. To summarise, if your application requires fast, flexible and automated illumination control then the Cairn OptoScan may well
be the instrument of choice.
This instrument has been designed specifically with real-time biological fluorescence measurements in mind, but has evolved into a truly versatile laboratory tool. If your application requires fast, flexible and automated illumination control then the Cairn OptoScan may well be the instrument of choice.
Other commercial monochromators include the facility to change bandwidth between experiments using a manual control. This is sufficient for many purposes, but is not ideal for complex protocols especially those involving multiple fluorescence markers. Only by controlling bandwidth in real-time during experiments can each excitation wavelength be optimised independently. This means that where Stoke’s shifts are large or where fluorescence intensities are weak then a relatively large bandwidth can be selected to maximise signal-to-noise. Conversely if there is a small Stoke’s shift or if the fluorescence intensity is high then the slit width can be minimised to reduce bleed through and optimise dynamic range.
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Cairns’s design ethos is based on compatibility across a wide range of manufacturers. In the rare case where we do not have a compatible part, we have a custom design team available to provide a solution.
We provide a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all our products.
We aim for a delivery time of 2-4 weeks. However, the specific delivery time will be confirmed at the point of order.
We offer full training and support across our entire product range.
Yes, we have full custom design capabilities and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers available to provide a solution that meets your needs.
Our CellCams are supported in Micro-Manager and we have a full SDK available.
