THE PERSONAL MOLECULAR IMAGER™ FX

Integrated Imaging SystemsThe Discovery Series software is compatible with allBio-Rad imaging systems as well as many othermanufacturers’ systems.Fluor-S MultiImagerSystemsMolecular Imager ® FX Systems(Fluorescence/Storage Phosphor)DensitometrySystemsGel Doc ® 2000 andChemiDoc SystemsPersonal FX System SpecificationsLinear dynamic range 5 orders (1:100,000)Selectable scan resolution 50, 100, 200, and800 micronPixel density16-bit (65,536 gray levels)Uniformity±5% over entire scan areaExcitation source 635 nm diode laserDetector1 PMTMaximum imaging area 35 x 43 cmMaximum sample area 35 x 43 cmWeight31 kgSystem dimensions 68 x 57 x 30 cm (D x W x H)Phosphor screen sizes 35 x 43 cm and 20 x 25 cmOrdering InformationCatalog # Description Price170-9400 Personal Molecular Imager FX System, PC 100-240 V InquireIncludes scanner, scanner shelf, sample tray (35 x 43 cm format),internal SCSI card and cable, Quantity One PC format software170-9401 Personal Molecular Imager FX System, Mac 100-240 V InquireIncludes scanner, scanner shelf, sample tray (35 x 43 cm format),internal SCSI card and cable, Quantity One Mac format software170-7832 Screen Eraser and Small Screen Kit, 100-120 V InquireIncludes screen eraser with 35 x 43 cm eraser surface,20 x 25 cm Imaging Screen-K, 35 x 43 cm exposure cassette170-7834 Screen Eraser and Small Screen Kit, 220-240 V InquireIncludes screen eraser with 35 x 43 cm eraser surface,20 x 25 cm Imaging Screen-K, 35 x 43 cm exposure cassette170-7841 Imaging Screen-K, 35 x 43 cm Inquire170-7843 Imaging Screen-K, 20 x 25 cm InquireMolecular Imager, Fluor-S MultiImager, Gel Doc and ChemiDoc are trademarks of Bio-Rad Laboratories. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.Windows 95, 98, and NT are trademarks of Microsoft, Inc. Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak, Inc.THE PERSONAL MOLECULAR IMAGER FXStorage phosphor imaging made aff o rd a b l eBulletin 2523 US Rev A 1099 99-331 Sig 031799

P e r s o n a l i z e dThe Personal Molecular Imager FX delivers fast, high-quality imagingisotope analysist h a t s ’ fast,sensitiveand aff o rd a b l eand analysis of isotopic samples at an affordable price. The systemcombines powerful, easy-to-use application-driven software withpatented optics to provide sensitive imaging for multiple isotopes.Cut your exposure down to one-tenth of the time and obtain higherquantitative accuracy using the benefits of storage phosphor imaging.The Personal Molecular Imager FX is also unique in that it supportsmultiple storage phosphor screen formats including those fromKodak (BaFBr:Eu).Images and quantitates a broad range of isotopes• 3 H• 125 I• 32 P• 33 P• 35 S• 14 CCapable of imaging large formatstorage phosphor screens from• Bio-Rad• Fuji• Kodak• Molecular DynamicsUnique Scanning System• Patented fiber-optic scanning system that provides quick scantimes with high sensitivity and resolution• 35 x 43 cm scan area to accommodate your largest samples• User selectable, multiresolution scanning down to 50 micron• Artifact free images – no blooming• Optional external laser module• Small footprint conserves valuable bench spaceExp a n d a b l et omeet yourf u t u re needsThe Personal Molecular Imager FX system has beenintelligently designed with an expandable platformthat can adapt to meet your future imaging needs.The system can be upgraded to a full MolecularImager FX that is capable of supporting truechemiluminescence and multicolor fluorescenceapplications. Quantity One software also allowsinterfacing with all Bio-Rad imaging instrumentation.Intelligent Multi-Platform softwareThe Discovery Series‘software packages supportboth Windows 95, 98, NTand Macintosh operatingsystems, giving users totalfreedom in their choice ofcomputer platform.Auto ScaleTo bring out the best inyour images, click on the"Auto Scale" button tooptimize your image.Quick GuidesQuick Guides are builtinto all TDS softwarepackages to quickly leadyou through data analysiswithout having to referto complex manuals.