The Cell Culture Laboratory Solution
User-Oriented Design for Efficient Cell Sampling and Handling
Smooth Cell Observations in Sterile Conditions
With the hood kept down, CKX53 fits perfectly in a clean bench environment, allowing cell handling under completely sterile conditions. With its UV-resistant coating, CKX53 can also be left in the clean bench during the UV light sterilization process. Compared with previous CKX models, CKX53 weighs approximately 7kg and has a smaller base footprint. It can easily be moved with just one hand, using the neck of the observation tube for lifting as well as the sliding pad at the base of the microscope.
Easy Cell Sampling in a Clean Bench Environment
The shorter distance between the view point and the optical axis/focus knob on CKX53 offers natural hand positioning and makes focusing and cell sampling easier. Additionally, with full LED lighting available from the moment CKX53 is turned on, operation is less of a burden to the user, and cell sampling and handling can be finished in a shorter period of time.
Ergonomic Advantages for Easy and Smooth Operation
Whether observing in a standing or seated position, the 45-degree optical access and the placement of the butterfly-shaped observation tube against the stage allows for ergonomic cell observation. Sterile work can be quickly
started and finished, allowing cells to be returned to the incubator in a shorter time. Additionally, the power switch is placed directly under the observation tube located along the stage. The operating components such as the power switch and the knob for switching the light path are placed close together to enhance the operability of the CKX53.
Easy Handling of Any Type of Cell Culture Containers
Using the universal holder with the CKX53, it is possible to easily view cells that were cultured in a variety of containers, such as dishes, microplates, and flasks. Also, when the optional holder is attached, a maximum of three 35 mm dishes can be accommodated on the stage.
Microplates can be handled without a holder, and the well “address” of the microplate can be identified quickly using the grid for each well position on the CKX3-MVR manual stage. When viewing a 96-well plate, each 90-degree rotation of the stage knob moves the well position one at a time, allowing intuitive handling of the microplate during observation.
More Comprehensive Observation for a Multi-Layer Tissue Flask
Due to the width of CKX53, when the condenser is detached it is possible to view containers such as multi-layer tissue flasks up to 190 mm in height. In addition the objectives can be lifted up to 19 mm, allowing cell observation of the bottom two layers of a multi-layer tissue flask in combination with the
UPLFLN4XIPC objective.
Flexibility of Using Different Containers
The arm of the holders can easily be lifted up for manual positioning of the culture containers. Additionally, the stage can be expanded up to 70 mm to the left and right for greater handling flexibility.
Fluorescence Observation
Clear Views with a Wide Range of Fluorescence Dyes
With the CKX53 standard fluorescence set, even weak fluorescence signal can be viewed clearly the integrated 100W mercury lamp (U-same type of mirror unit as those of IX3 set at three slots of the mirror unit slider. quality of performance in fluorescence observation of the line inverted microscopes can be range of fluorescence dyes according to Compared to previous CKX models, the ability of the fluorescence mirror units produces higher contrast.
High Contrast under Bright Conditions
The “Umbra Shield” is designed specifically for CKX53 fluorescence observation. It efficiently blocks out room light, enhances the contrast of fluorescence, and
enables clear fluorescence observation even under bright conditions. When using phase contrast, the Umbra Shield can be lifted up to pass light through to the sample.
Optional Products on Cell Culture Process
Instantly Ready for Clear Image Capturing
The CKX53 comes standard with a camera port. When used with the DP22, its software has a function called “Cell Culture mode” that can capture the appropriate color for cell culture samples, so the CKX53 instantly captures clear high quality images. For further versatility, other cameras with C-type lens mounts can also be used with the CKX53.
Efficient Cell Culture Flow Possible with Cell Counter model R1
To accelerate the cell culture process, the cell counter offers easy and smooth operation when concomitantly used with CKX53 for quick live imaging and accurate cell count of cultured cells. Efficient flow of cell observation and counting can be accomplished with this Olympus lineup for cell culture.
