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Miniature lab automation

MicroTAS research and prototyping

Gene chip and protein chip reading

The SVM340 is a research-grade, inverted fluorescence video microscope for microfluidics and microbiology. With a synchronously pulsed illuminator, sensitive 30-fps camera, and powerful video analysis software, the SVM340 is a workhorse for microsystem R&D. Extensive filter, camera, illumination and objectives options let you tailor the system for your research.

Motorized traverse and focus, and software-configurable image-based "soft triggers" make the SVM340 perfect for µTAS prototypes and miniature process automation. The SVM340 is sized and priced to be dedicated to a single user or experiment, even in a crowded BSL-2 lab.

The SVM340 microscope excels precisely where it counts: getting high-quality experimental data onto a hard drive.

• Sensitive 30 fps color and B&W video cameras for low-light imaging
• Synchronous pulsed illuminator fights blur and photo-bleaching
• Bottom-up viewing and illumination
• Motionless stage for unperturbed microsystems
• Extensive optics, filter and camera options
• Simple coordination with external apparatus.

The SVM340 can be embedded in your µTAS to automate the entire system. Its motionless sample stage simplifies physical interfacing and ensures unperturbed microsystems. Motorized focus and X/Y traverse can be fully automated using LabView and the available software developers kit. Standard composite and S-Video analog outputs and USB and RS232 digital ports simplify electronic interfacing.

• Losslessly record data to disk (640 x 480 pixels)
• Post-save and instant replay so you never miss an event
• Auto-acquisition by hardware, software, or real-time image processing
• Track and trigger by local intensity or color
• Analyze and trigger by high-resolution PIV.

Need to switch between color and black & white cameras? Want to try different illuminator colors? Hungry for features and tweaks? The SVM340's Snap-in optics modules are customizable or preconfigured for one or more fluorophores. The stage cover is machinable and is easily swapped to support custom fixturing. One-click firmware and software upgrades provide the latest features and capabilities.

The SVM340 is compact (just 21 cm wide x 27 cm long x 9 cm tall) but scans up to 75 mm x 50 mm. With its size and price point, the SVM340 is ideal for dedicating to a single user or experiment.