Life Sciences

QSI 500 and 600 Series cameras are used worldwide in a wide variety of life science applications, from fluoroscopy to spectroscopy.  With their exceptionally low noise, high sensitivity from UV up to near IR (350nm-1000nm), 16-bit dynamic range, and precisely regulated cooling, QSI cameras excel at medical and life science applications.  Coupled with their low profile, optional mechanical shutter and internal color filter wheel, liquid heat exchanger and low power requirements, the QSI 500/600 Series can be integrated in lab environments or used in stand-alone applications that would be impossible for many other cameras.

QSI 600 Series cameras offer increased cooling and dual read rates optimized for life science applications. QSI 600 Series cameras have a High Quality read mode, similar to the 500 Series but about 50% faster (800KHz), offering the lowest read noise and widest possible dynamic range, and a High Speed mode of 8 MHz for focusing, framing, and for applications that require higher frame rates. With the interline transfer sensors in the QSI 620 and 640 "Live View" near video rates are possible. 

Life Science Applications

• Spectrographic tissue analysis
• Drug discovery
• Gel Documentation (Geldoc)
• Bright Field Microscopy
• Fluorescence Microscopy
• Raman Spectroscopy
• Chemiluminescence
• Proteomics

T-mount and C-mount configurations are available as well as Canon and Nikon SLR lens adapters.  The QSI 600 Series also includes a computer controlled signal for triggering an external stroboscopic or laser light source.  QSI offers standard and OEM configurations that can be customized to suit your specific needs.  Please contact QSI for details.

QSI 600 Series Features

• 16-bit output, High-speed USB 2.0
• Scientific sensors up to 8.3mp
• High sensitivity from 350nm to 1000nm
• Dual read rates up to 8MHz
• Shutter speeds down to 100µsec
• Flexible lens attachment
  (C-mount, T-mount and SLR lenses)
• Air or liquid cooling to >50C
• Optional 5 or 8-position color filter wheel
• External trigger
• OEM configurations available

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