Modular, Automated Cellular Imaging Platform
Unbeatable Value In High-Performance Automated Microscope Modules
Zaber Microscope Advantages
- Detailed, Unambiguous, and Actionable ImagesCapture clear and detailed epifluorescence, brightfield and phase contrast images with a highly light-efficient optical path built around industry-standard Zeiss, Nikon, or Olympus optics.
- Rapid Iteration From Research to Production PhasesModular platform enables OEMs to jumpstart research with a fully functional system and easily interchange modules as needed. System developers have access to Zaber's catalogue of standard and optional modules. For streamlined integration, our modules share common software tools and both mechanical and electrical interfaces.
- Save Money Today and TomorrowLow up-front cost delivers exceptional value. Open architecture ensures no hidden long-term costs of expensive proprietary consumables or mandatory software licenses.
- Deliver Breakthrough SpeedMaximize your throughput with automated multi-channel image acquisition to quickly and accurately scan up to six microplates at once.
- Save SpaceMinimize your system size to save valuable bench and incubator space.
Minimum dimensions: 29 x 29 x 26 cm
Minimum operating footprint for 96-well plate stage: 40 x 35 x 26 cm - Build a Reputation For ReliabilityEliminate in-field failures and deliver products your customers can trust. Zaber's proven Industrial reliability ensures maximum uptime for years to come.
Choose from Microscopes or Modules
Motorized Microscope Modules For:
- Industry standard optics for clear and detailed images
- Rapid illumination channel switching maximizes throughput with minimal fluorophore crossover
- High speed Z-stacking for volumetric imaging
- F-Mount camera compatibility for wide area coverage
- High repeatability
- High reliability for continuous, high throughput operation
- Optimized for continuous high-speed operation
- 6 microplate capacity for long walk-away time
- Ideal for QC and reading of custom microfluidic devices
- Long travel focus stage supports long working distance objectives
- Clearance for manifolds and dispensing systems
- Low latency camera and positioning stage triggering for synchronization with droplet movement
- Easy integration into automated cell culture systems
- High speed XY stage with low latency camera triggering maximizes throughput
- Rapid LED channel switching minimizes fluorophore crossover
- Flexible hardware and software platform adapts easily with your design
- Automation to streamline testing
- Stable illumination for reliable quantitative measurements from the first sample, to the last
- Throughput to rapidly screen large libraries for hit and lead discovery and optimization
- Optimized for continuous high-speed operation
- 6 microplate capacity for long walk-away time
- Compatible with auto-loading systems
- Excellent sample positioning stability and repeatability
- Zeiss, Nikon or Olympus optics deliver industry standard imaging performance
- Automated objective changing for coverage of organs, tissues and cellular levels
- Long-term operation in 37 °C incubator
- Compatible with Ibidi, Oko Labs and Tokai Hit stage top incubators
- Highly light efficient optical path for bioluminescence imaging
- Automated loading
Specifications
| Specification | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging Modes | Brightfield, Widefield Fluorescence, Darkfield, Phase Contrast (requires Zeiss phase contrast specific objectives) | |
| Objectives | Zeiss ICS, Nikon CF160, Olympus (Evident) | |
| Fluorescence Channels | 6 Zeiss "Push & Click" | |
| Filter Cube Change Time | 350 ms | |
| Filter Position Recognition | Automatic | |
| Objective Mounting | Magnetic locking, four objective automated changer single objective manual change | |
| Objective Change Time | 1 second | |
| Field Number (FN) | 20 mm | |
| 96 Well Plate Imaging Time | < 12 seconds | |
| Camera Mount | C-Mount, F-Mount available upon request | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Using our microscope configurator tool, you are guided to choose from both required and optional modules. Based on your choices, the configurator tool automatically adds and lists any required parts. A dynamic price list is generated and your order is based on your selections.
Included
The XY-stage, Z focus stage, motorized filter cube turret, camera tube lens and microscope body are the basic microscope modules which are included with every system.
Optional
Epi and transmitted illuminators, a lighting controller, a junction block for an additional port into the infinity corrected space, a Joystick controller, stage inserts for sample mounting, a motorized objective turret, and cameras are optional and can be ordered if required using the microscope configurator tool. These modules can also be ordered from Zaber individually if you wish to expand your system's capabilities over time.
While optional, the X-JOY3 joystick controller is highly recommended. It provides simple and intuitive control over sample positioning, focus, filter cube changes and helps make changing objectives even faster.
Not included
Filter cubes and objective lenses are not included with Zaber microscopes and cannot be purchased through the configurator or Zaber webstore. These components must be purchased separately from specialized suppliers. Zaber microscopes use Zeiss Axio "Push & Click" style filter cubes with tilted emissions filters. Zeiss ICS, Nikon CFI60 and Olympus objectives are supported depending on your microscope's selected optical system. The MJB25 module does not include a filter or dichroic. These must also be purchased separately.
Recommended filter cubes:
- Chroma Part Number: 91029
- Semrock Part Number: ZHE
Sample-specific inserts for the XY stage securely hold the desired sample and ensure its planarity and maintain a consistent focus across the full range of stage travel. Stage inserts for one, two or six microplates are available. Custom inserts are available to meet your application specific requirements.
Stage inserts are XY stage model-specific. The microscope configurator tools display the stage inserts which are supported by your selected XY stage.
X-ADR130 and X-ASR100 stages are compatible with standard "K-Frame" 160 mm x 110 mm inserts and stage top incubators.
Image acquisition is handled in software either by your microscope control software (Inscoper, µManager) or by the software included with your camera.
Zaber Application Notes provide detailed instructions on how to acquire single images or a series of images.
Camera triggering can be done in software using Zaber Motion Library or using IO triggering for high-speed, low-latency synchronization.
Zaber microscopes support bright field and dark field epi-illumination, widefield and phase contrast transmitted illumination. An optional MLG3A 3 mm liquid light guide coupler is available for use with 3rd party light engines.
While a hardware autofocus module is not available, users can precisely control the focus stage using imaging-based auto-focus methods available in most compatible software. The Zaber Motion Library API provides users with tools required to implement their own solutions. Sample code is available on our GitHub page. Laser-based autofocus implementations are also possible using the optional MJB25 module which provides an additional port into the infinity corrected space.
The Zaber Difference
Response Time Promise:
1 Business Day
Zaber's team of highly responsive and knowledgeable Application Engineers are here to help. Contact us for help selecting the right configuration and ensure your experiments are running smoothly. We'll get back to you in 1 business day.
30-Day Risk-Free Trial
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your MVR purchase, you may return it in good, saleable, unmarked condition within 30 days for a refund, less applicable shipping costs.
Quick Customization
Rapid turn-around customizations give you the freedom to upgrade, adapt and optimize your system in ways not possible with traditional research microscopes.
Our Guarantee: All of Zaber's standard products are backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return items in good, saleable, unmarked condition within 30 days of the purchase date for a refund, less applicable shipping costs.