Typhoon FLA 9000 Biomolecular Imager
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GMI Certified Pre-Owned Typhoon FLA 9000 Biomolecular Imager
The Typhoon™ FLA 9000 is a versatile, high-performance laser scanner designed for advanced biomolecular imaging applications. Whether you’re performing sensitive and quantitative measurements of radioisotopic labels, chemifluorescent Western blots, or multiplex fluorescence, this system delivers unmatched precision and flexibility. Ideal for laboratories focusing on differential protein expression, high-throughput imaging, and robust data quantitation, the Typhoon FLA 9000 is a powerful tool for research and development.
Key Features
- Exceptional Versatility: Supports imaging of radioisotope-, multifluorescent-, chemifluorescent-, and colorimetric-labeled samples.
- High-Resolution Imaging: Achieves pixel resolutions up to 10 µm and offers a linear signal response over five orders of magnitude.
- Enhanced Throughput: Scanning area of 40 × 46 cm enables simultaneous imaging of up to 20 gels or blots, reducing workload and improving productivity.
- Flexible Adaptations: Easily configurable with various stages, detectors, filters, and lasers for optimal performance across diverse applications.
- Comprehensive Imaging Modes: Includes fluorescence, phosphor imaging, chemifluorescence, and digitization of colorimetrically stained gels.
- Advanced DIGE Support: Optimized for 2-D DIGE imaging to facilitate differential protein expression studies.
- Near-Infrared Imaging: Optional IR excitation for imaging dyes like IRDye™ and Alexa Fluor™.
Applications
- 2-D DIGE for protein expression analysis
- Chemifluorescent Western blotting with Amersham™ ECL™ Plex™ systems
- Multiplex fluorescence imaging
- Digitization of Coomassie™ Blue and silver-stained gels
- Radioisotopic imaging using phosphor plates
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Detection Modes | Fluorescence, phosphor imaging, digitization, and chemiluminescence |
| Excitation Wavelengths | 473 nm (blue LD laser), 532 nm (green SHG laser), 635 nm (red LD laser), 685 nm (optional near IR LD laser), 785 nm (optional near IR LD laser) |
| Supported Radioisotopes | ³H, ¹¹C, ¹⁴C, ¹²⁵I, ¹⁸F, ³²P, ³³P, ³⁵S, ⁹⁹mTc, and other ionizing radiation sources |
| Dynamic Range | 5 orders of magnitude |
| Bit Depth | 16-bit |
| Scanning Area | 40 × 46 cm |
| Pixel Sizes | 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 µm, and prescan 1000 µm |
| Standard Filters | IP (Phosphor imaging), LPB (510LP), LPG (575LP), LPR (665LP), BPB1 (530DF20), BPG1 (570DF20) |
| Optional Filters | BPFR700 (R715), BPFR800 (R810), DBR1 (530DF20/665LP), DGR1 (570DF20/665LP) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 900 × 400 × 800 mm |
| Weight | 97 kg |
| Line Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 15°C to 30°C |
| Humidity Range | 20% to 70% (non-condensing) |
| Supply Voltage | 100–240 VAC ± 10% |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 0.3 kVA |
Additional Features
- Dual Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) Support: Optional multialkali PMT for far-red and infrared dyes (e.g., IRDye680 and IRDye800).
- Easily Exchangeable Filters: Tool-free access for quick swaps, enabling optimal imaging conditions.
- Multiple Stages: Includes phosphor stage, multi-stage, low-fluorescent glass plate stage, and fluor stage for diverse sample types.
- 2-D DIGE Imaging Capability: Simultaneous scanning of two DIGE gels for advanced differential expression studies.
- Integrated Software: UNICORN™ software for data acquisition and analysis.
This GMI Certified Pre-Owned Typhoon FLA 9000 Biomolecular Imager is meticulously inspected and refurbished to meet OEM standards. It includes a full warranty with flexible service contracts available. Ensure precise biomolecular imaging with this state-of-the-art system from GMI.
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