PXi Multi-Application Gel Imaging System

PXi/PXi Touch are available in three versions with a 4, 6 or 9 million pixel camera and suitable lens. PXi Access is available with a 6 or 9 million pixel camera and suitable lens.The high performance cameras result in the system having exceptional sensitivity. Chemiluminescence blots and faint fluorescent bands can therefore be easily imaged and captured. The PXi Touch and PXi Access have their own built-in screens and processors whereas the PXi is used with an external PC.

The PXi range can be used for a wide range of applications. A number of lighting options can be utilised including IR illumination, Red light, Blue light, Green light and the UltraSlim blue LED transilluminator. An integral 7 position filter wheel can accommodate a wide range of Syngene filters. The systems are controlled by the acclaimed GeneSys acquisition and capture software. Using its vast database, GeneSys can automatically configure PXi/PXi Touch/PXi Access to capture any type of image.

This high performance range has been designed to be able to excel at a wide range of applications and therefore makes the ideal workstation for any busy laboratory. Its sleek styling compliments any laboratory while its ease of use will attract a wide number of users working across numerous fields.

Cameras

PXi models feature exclusive new generation high sensitivity 16 bit CCD cameras with high quantum efficiencies. The 4, 6 and 9 million pixel options are cooled to -57°C, have extremely low read out noise and deliver exceptional images for chemiluminescence and low light level fluorescence applications. Resolution for bands and spots is as low as 40 μm.

Lenses

Each system has a carefully selected lens to maximise the use of the camera sensor and to produce the best possible performance in image quality. Each lens is ‘fixed focal length’ such that no zooming of the samples is required. Syngene’s unique FlatFix technology ensures perfect background correction for all images while an automatic lens correction function is utilised to remove distortions that can sometimes affect images.

Filter wheel

All PXis have a motor driven filter wheel which can house up to 7 different emission filters to cover a wide range of applications. The filter selection is controlled by GeneSys once the user has defined the application they are working with. User access to the filter wheel to fit more filters is via the removable front cover/monitor.

Filters

PXi can be fitted with a wide range of emission filters to extend its range of applications. A UV (orange) filter is supplied as standard with the PXi.

Sample drawer

The PXi has a sliding sample drawer. Samples can be easily positioned in the drawer using the integrated alignment guide for the positioning of the transilluminator and any chemiluminescent blots being used.
The drawer has an electronic lock which prevents anyone from accessing the system during image capture. PXi is a compact format system which appeals to the user of smaller gels and blots. Sample areas for the PXi systems are 15 x 11 cm (PXi4), 13 x 10 cm (PXi6) and 13 x 10 cm (PXi9).