Microscope Upgrade Kits
For labs that want to use BIOQUANT for their imaging, we offer four upgrade kits. Each kit provides a different balance of cost and automation. Kits 3 and 4 support automated imaging with BIOQUANT SCAN.
Hardware Components of Each Kit
| Component | Kit 1 | Kit 2 | Kit 3 | Kit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Camera | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Encoded Stage | ● | |||
| Motorized Stage | ● | ● | ||
| Automatic Focus Correction | ● |
Basic Imaging Features Supported by Each Kit
| Included Features | Kit 1 | Kit 2 | Kit 3 | Kit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Image Measurement | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Manual Image Stitching | ● | ● | ● | ● |
BIOQUANT SCAN Features Supported by Each Kit
| Supported Feature | Kit 1 | Kit 2 | Kit 3 | Kit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Slide Scanning | ● | ● | ||
| Manual Focus Correction | ● | ● | ||
| Automatic Focus Correction | ● | |||
| Multi-slide Scanning | ● | |||
| Well Plate Scanning | ● |
Sample Holders Available
| Available Sample Holders | Kit 1 | Kit 2 | Kit 3 | Kit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Slide Holder | ● | ● | ● | |
| Rotating Slide Holder | ● | ● | ● | |
| Oversized Slide Holder | ● | ● | ||
| 4 Slide Holder | ● | ● | ||
| Well Plate Holder | ● | ● |
Kit 1: Color Digital Camera Kit
Supports upright or inverted microscopes. Upright microscopes require trinocular head.
Items included: Jentopik Camera and coupler, if needed (in blue above)
| Camera Options | Max Resolution | Speed | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenoptik Prokyon | 2.07 megapixel | 120fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Kapella | 2.1 megapixel | 60fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Subra | 2.1 megapixel | 30fps | Uncooled |
Live Image Measurement
This kit allows for live image measurement and manual image stitching.
Stage Not Included
It does not include a stage so special sample holders are not included.
Kit 2: Color Digital Camera and XY Encoded Stage Kit
Upgrade a microscope already in your lab for live image measurement.
Supports upright microscopes only. Inverted microscopes not supported. Requires trinocular head.
Items included: Jentopik Camera, manual XY encoded stage, and coupler, if needed (in blue above)
| Camera Options | Max Resolution | Speed | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenoptik Prokyon | 2.07 megapixel | 120fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Kapella | 2.1 megapixel | 60fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Subra | 2.1 megapixel | 30fps | Uncooled |
Live Image Measurement
This kit allows for live image measurement and manual image stitching. It includes an encoded, non-motorized, stage.
Sample Holders
It includes a standard slide holder for slide up to 50mm x 75mm and a rotating slide holder for slides up to 25mm x 75mm slides.
About Encoded Stages
An encoded stage automatically reports the location of the current field of view to BIOQUANT. This simplifies navigating the section at high magnification with a live image. The location of the current field of view is displayed on an Overview map in real-time. Encoded stages are still moved by hand. They are not motorized.
Kit 3: Color Digital Camera and XY Motorized Stage Kit
Upgrade a microscope already in your lab to perform automated slide scanning.
Supports upright or inverted microscopes. Upright microscope requires trinocular head.
Items included: Jentopik Camera, XYZ motorized stage, and coupler, if needed (in blue above)
| Camera Options | Max Resolution | Speed | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenoptik Prokyon | 2.07 megapixel | 120fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Kapella | 2.1 megapixel | 60fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Subra | 2.1 megapixel | 30fps | Uncooled |
Live Image Measurement
This kit supports live image measurement with automatic position tracking in BIOQUANT OSTEO and BIOQUANT Life Science. The location of the current field of view is automatically reported to BIOQUANT and displayed on an Overview map in real-time.
bioquant scan support
This kit supports single-slide automatic scanning with manual focus correction if the BIOQUANT SCAN add-on has been purchased. The scan area is mapped out with a low power objective then scanned with a high-power objective.
Sample Holders
This kit includes a standard slide holder for slides up to 50mm x 75mm and a rotating slide holder for slides up to 50mm x 75mm slides.
About Motorized Stages
Motorized stages can be controlled by the BIOQUANT SCAN add-on to automatically collect images. Without automatic focus correction, the focus must be manually adjusted when changing fields of view.
In BIOQUANT OSTEO or BIOQUANT Life Science, motorized stages are controlled by the joystick on the controller or a movement toolbar within the software. The location of the current field of view is displayed on an Overview map in real-time.
Kit 4: Camera and XYZ Autofocus Motorized Stage Kit
Upgrade a microscope already in your lab to perform automated multi-slide scanning.
Supports upright or inverted microscopes. Upright microscope requires trinocular head.
Items included: Jentopik Camera, XYZ motorized stage with autofocus, and coupler (in blue above)
| Camera Options | Max Resolution | Speed | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenoptik Prokyon | 2.07 megapixel | 120fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Kapella | 2.1 megapixel | 60fps | Fanless Cooling |
| Jenoptik Subra | 2.1 megapixel | 30fps | Uncooled |
Live Image Measurement
This kit supports live image measurement with automatic position tracking in BIOQUANT OSTEO and BIOQUANT Life Science. The location of the current field of view is automatically reported to BIOQUANT and displayed on an Overview map in real-time.
Bioquant Scan support
This kit supports multi-slide automatic scanning with automatic focus correction if the BIOQUANT SCAN add-on has been purchased. Up to 8 scan areas are mapped out with a low power objective then scanned automatically with a high-power objective. Automatic scanning of well plates is also supported.
Sample Holders
It includes a standard slide holder for slide up to 50mm x 75mm and a rotating slide holder for slides up to 50mm x 75mm slides. It includes a 4 slide holder for 25mm x 75mm slides. A well plate holder is available for inverted microscopes. A large format 50mm x 100mm slide holder is also available.
About Motorized Stages and automatic focus
Motorized stages can be controlled by the BIOQUANT SCAN add-on to automatically collect images. Automatic focus uses a secondary camera to measure the focus in the current field of view. This allows BIOQUANT SCAN to correct focus automatically as the stage moves.
In BIOQUANT OSTEO or BIOQUANT Life Science, motorized stages are controlled by the joystick on the controller or a movement toolbar within the software. The location of the current field of view is displayed on an Overview map in real-time.