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2.3 Description of CSU-X1
CSU-X1 was developed as an advanced model of our conventional CSU10/22 models
which have been widely used as a standard tool for live cell imaging.
As enlisted below, CSU-X1 is significantly improved in its basic optical features.
Moreover, various optional systems are available to allow flexible design of total
imaging system as you need.
a. Newly developed lens system allows about twice highly efficient excitation
power. (*1)
b. High speed shutter to work minimizing laser damage/photo bleaching.
c. Doubled the maximum scanning speed from 1,000fps (CSU22) to
2000fps.(High-speed model)
d. Bright Field Switching port (CSU-X1-A2, -M2) is an emission light path to
bypass the disks in the CSU-X1, and allows you to use the same camera for
both confocal and non-confocal (*2) imaging without light loss.
e. Second camera port (CSU-X1-A3) is for either to install a second camera or
direct view ocular port. (*3) By using an appropriate dichroic mirror,
simultaneous two color imaging with two cameras is possible.
f. User can manually exchange the dichroic mirror blocks in the CSU-X1.
g. High-end models (CSU-X1-A1, -A2, -A3) provide controllable dichroic mirror
block for up to three dichroic mirrors.
h. Basic model provides a dichroic mirror block for one dichroic mirror.
i. High-end models (CSU-X1-A1, -A2, -A3) provide function to control Yokogawa
high-speed filter wheel.
j. Direct C-mount adapter for 8X8 mm CCD camera such as EMCCD camera is
available.
(*1) Actual light efficiency depends on the total system including the microscope
optics.
(*2) Bright Field means non-confocal, wide-field images such as DIC, phase,
epifluorescence and TIRF.
(*3) It is necessary to use appropriate barrier filter for laser safety.
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