Temperature test chamber Alligator

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The Cairn Alligator system allows bioluminescence measurements to be simultaneously recorded from up to six multi-well plates over several days. Based on the New Brunswick Galaxy 170R, we make substantial modifications to convert the standard incubator into a high throughput luminometer. In addition to the precise temperature, CO2 control is provided as standard – we adapt the chamber for light-tightness and high NA imaging using a deep-cooled, back-thinned or Electron Multiplied CCD. The system is supplied fully integrated into various software packages for multi-region timelapse analysis. Additional information Applications • Circadian rhythm measurements – seconds to weeks • Calcium recordings (Aequorin) • Plant sciences Key Benefits • High throughput, up to six 384 well plates imaged simultaneously • Precise environmental control • LED illumination for circadian rhythm stimulation • High aperture lens with demisting optics • Light-tight, does not require a dark room • Software control of all environmental conditions and illumination Specification The Alligator system includes the following modifications: • Secondary shroud for complete light tightness • F/0.95 lens with anti-mist heater • Anti-reflective stainless steel racks • Multi well plate alignment • External focus adjustment • Photon trap of CO2 sensor • Illumination ring • Supported in various software packages • Custom scripting for multi-well recordings and data export • Integrated deep-cooled camera from Hamamatsu, Andor or Teledyne