Agilent BioTek Cytation 7 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

Cytation™ 7 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader combines automated digital upright and inverted widefield microscopy with conventional multi-mode microplate reading in a unique, patented design. The inverted microscopy module provides sample visualization from 1.25x to 60x magnification in fluorescence, brightfield and color brightfield for a broad range of applications. The upright microscopy module with reflected light imaging enables even more applications such as ELISpot or fast slide scanning and ROI detection workflow. Cytation 7 includes continually variable bandpass monochromators for versatility and performance for general multi-mode plate reader applications. Temperature control to 45°C, optional Peltier Cooling Module, gas control and shaking expand the applications for kinetic cell based assays. Cytation 7 is controlled by Gen5™ software, which combines ease-of-use with powerful processing and analysis capabilities.

Agilent BioTek Cytation 7 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

Cytation™ 7 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader combines automated digital upright and inverted widefield microscopy with conventional multi-mode microplate reading in a unique, patented design. The inverted microscopy module provides sample visualization from 1.25x to 60x magnification in fluorescence, brightfield and color brightfield for a broad range of applications. The upright microscopy module with reflected light imaging enables even more applications such as ELISpot or fast slide scanning and ROI detection workflow. Cytation 7 includes continually variable bandpass monochromators for versatility and performance for general multi-mode plate reader applications. Temperature control to 45°C, optional Peltier Cooling Module, gas control and shaking expand the applications for kinetic cell based assays. Cytation 7 is controlled by Gen5™ software, which combines ease-of-use with powerful processing and analysis capabilities.


General

Detection modes UV-Vis absorbance
Fluorescence intensity
Luminescence
Read methods Endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning, well area scanning
Microplate types Monochromator: 6- to 384-well plates
Imaging: 6- to 1536-well plates
Other labware supported Microscope slides, Petri and cell culture dishes, cell culture flasks (T25), counting chambers (hemocytometer)
Take3 Micro-Volume Plates
Temperature control 4-Zone incubation to 45 °C with Condensation Control
Cooling Optional Peltier Cooling Module maintains internal temperature with < 1 °C rise over ambient. Provides internal cooling after incubated processes.
Shaking Linear, orbital, double orbital
Software Gen5™ Microplate Reader and Imager Software included
Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option)
Automation BioStack and 3rd party automation compatible
BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator compatible
CO2 and O2 control (option) Range: 0 - 20% (CO2); 1 - 19% (O2), with optional Gas Controller
Models for both CO2 and O2 or CO2 only are available

Imaging - Widefield Microscope

Imaging mode Fluorescence, color brightfield, user-selectable brightfield/high contrast brightfield
Imaging method Single color, multi-color, time lapse, montage, z-stacking, z-stack montage
Image processing Z-projection, digital phase contrast, stitching
Camera Sony CMOS, 16-bit grayscale
Objective capacity 6-position automated turret for user-replaceable objectives
Objectives available 1.25x, 2.5x (2.25x eff),2.5x (2.75x eff), 4x,10x, 20x, 40x, 60x
Image filter cube capacity 4 user-replaceable fluorescence cubes, plus brightfield channel
Imaging filter cubes available DAPI, CFP, GFP, YFP, RFP, Texas Red, CY5, CY7, Acridine Orange, CFP-FRET, CFP-YFP FRET, Chlorophyll, Phycoerythrin (PE), Propidium Iodide, CY5.5, TagBFP, Tag BFP-FRET, GFP (Ex)-CY5 (Em), RFP (Ex)-CY5 (Em), Alexa 568, Ex 377/Em 647, Oxidized roGFP2, TRITC
Imaging LED cubes available 365 nm, 390 nm, 465 nm, 505 nm, 523 nm, 554 nm, 590 nm, 623 nm, 655 nm, 740 nm
Automated functions Autofocus, autoexposure, auto-LED intensity
Autofocus method Image-based autofocus
User-trained autofocus
Laser autofocus (option)
Positional controls Software Control
Joystick controller (option)
Image collection rate Image-based autofocus:
96 wells, 1 color (DAPI), 4x, 6 minutesLaser autofocus:
96 wells, 1 color (DAPI), 4x, <3 minutes
Image Analysis Software option Gen5 Image+: Image analysis
Gen5 Image Prime: Advanced image analysis
Gen5 Secure: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant features

Imaging - Upright Microscope

Imaging modes Reflected color brightfield; transmitted color brightfield
Imaging methods Single image, montage, time lapse, Z-stacking
Image processing Z-projection, digital phase contrast, stitching
Camera 16-bit Sony CMOS color camera
Lenses Finder scope, 2x, 4x, 8x
Positional controls Software Control
Joystick controller (option)
Image collection rate Entire 100 mm dish (montage) @ 1x: <3:00 minutes
Entire microscope slide (montage) @ 1x: <1:15 minutes
96-well ELISpot plate @ 1x: <5 minutes
Image Analysis Software option Gen5 Image+: Image analysis
Gen5 Image Prime: Advanced image analysis
Gen5 Secure: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant features

Fluorescence Intensity

Light source Xenon flash
Detector PMT
Wavelength selection Quad monochromators (top/bottom)
Wavelength range 250 – 700 (900 nm option)
Monochromator bandwidth Variable, from 9 nm to 50 nm in 1 nm increments
Dynamic range 7 decades
Sensitivity Fluorescein 2.5 pM (0.25 fmol/well, 384-well plate) – top
Fluorescein 4 pM (0.4 fmol/well, 384-well plate) – bottom
Reading speed (kinetic) 96 wells: 11 seconds
384 wells: 22 seconds

Luminescence

Wavelength range 300 - 700 nm
Dynamic range >6 decades
Sensitivity 20 amol ATP (flash)

Absorbance

Light source Xenon flash
Detector Photodiode
Wavelength selection Monochromator
Wavelength range 230 - 999 nm, 1 nm increment
Monochromator bandwidth 4 nm (230 - 285 nm), 8 nm (>285 nm)
Dynamic range 0 - 4.0 OD
Resolution 0.0001 OD
Pathlength correction Yes
Monochromator wavelength accuracy +2 nm
Monochromator wavelength repeatability +0.2 nm
OD accuracy <1% at 3.0 OD
OD linearity <1% from 0 to 3.0 OD
OD repeatability <0.5% at 2.0 OD
Stray light 0.03% at 230 nm
Reading speed (kinetic) 96 wells: 11 seconds
384 wells: 22 seconds

Reagent InjectorsNJECTORS (OPTION)

Number 2 syringe pumps
Supported labware 6- to 384-well plates, Petri and cell culture dishes
Dead volume 1.1 mL with back flush
Dispense volume 5 - 1000 µL in 1 µL increments
Plate geometry 6- to 384-well microplates
Dispense accuracy +1 µL or 2%
Dispense precision <2% at 50 - 200 µL

Physical Characteristics

Power 150 Watts maximum consumption
Dimensions 16.4" W x 17.5" H x 20.2" D (41.6 cm x 44.5 cm x 51.4 cm)
Weight 80 lbs (36.3 kg)

Regulatory

Regulatory CE and TUV marked. RoHS Compliant. Models for In Vitro Diagnostic use are available.

Configurations

Part #
CYT7U
CYT7UW
CYT7UMW
CYT7UM
MICROSCOPY
Upright digital microscope
Inverted WFOV microscope
Upgradable to add inverted microscope
MULTI-MODE MICROPLATE READING
UV-Vis absorbance
Fluorescence intensity
Luminescence
Upgradable to add multi-mode detection
OTHER
Take3 Plate compatible
Incubation to 45 °C