Cytation C10 – Confocal Imaging Reader

The Cytation C10 Confocal Imaging Reader is a state-of-the-art microscopy system that seamlessly combines automated confocal and widefield microscopy with an integrated microplate reader. Designed with patented technology, this equipment boasts superior resolution and optical sectioning capabilities suitable for various sample types. Equipped with Hamamatsu scientific CMOS camera, Olympus objectives, and laser-based illumination, the Cytation C10 guarantees premium image quality. The Cytation C10 offers flexibility with its widefield fluorescence, brightfield, phase contrast optics, and variable bandwidth monochromator-based multimode plate reading. A product designed to bring the advanced capabilities of confocal imaging within the reach of every laboratory.

Key Advantages

• Affordable, benchtop confocal imaging suitable for every laboratory setting
• Enhanced image quality and analysis
• Integration of premium components such as Hamamatsu sCMOS Orca camera, Semrock filters, and Olympus objectives
• A modular and upgradable design
• Dual imaging modes allow for rapid acquisition of larger samples and detailed capture of small intracellular elements or 3D samples
• Features environmental controls for temperature (up to 45°C) and CO2/O2 gas
• Efficiently prescreens microplates with reader optics and automatically images based on set criteria
• Improved assay performance through variable bandwidth, quad monochromator plate reader optics

Applications

• Achieve unparalleled detail with Cytation C10, alternating between widefield imaging for extensive sample views and confocal for detailed or 3D observations.
• Maintain the optimal environment for live cell kinetic imaging with temperature and CO2/O2 control features.
• Save valuable time and storage with the unique hit-picking function; set the criteria, let the system prescreen, and obtain automatic imaging of desired samples.
• Adaptability to various tools including plates ranging from 6 to 1536 wells, slides, dishes, flasks, and more.
• Versatility with widefield channels for capturing over 20 colors from UV to nearIR, and additional imaging modes such as brightfield, HC Brightfield, color brightfield, and phase contrast.