The Andor Revolution DSD2 is a simple confocal device delivering extraordinary imaging performance. Laser-free and ease of retrofit to an existing fluorescence microscope, DSD2 offers an affordable confocal option for your own laboratory or core facility. The ease of use is such that you will be imaging in no time!
Features | Benefits |
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Unique Disk Design | Delivers images of high contrast with high dynamic range for outstanding results. Even with thick samples. |
Confocal flexibility | Three confocal sectioning modes to address all magnifications and provide freedom to select best match for sample |
Large field of view | Image large samples or larger numbers of cells to increase productivity |
Broad spectrum, laser free | 370 – 700nm excitation with full flexibility of filter choice |
Easy alignment and low maintenance | Minimal running costs for product longevity. |
Optimized software and algorithms | Up to 22 frames per second real-time confocal imaging for high productivity or live cell imaging. Intuitive control for fast operation and minimal training |
Real-time control and viewing | Switch viewing mode between widefield and confocal with one mouse click to ease locating sample |
Confocal and Widefield modes | Use DSD2 to image even weakly fluorescent samples which are difficult to see in confocal. |
Microscope agnostic, including stereo and macroscopes | Image using your preferred microscope according to your sample requirements |
By-pass mode | Remove the disk for higher speed fluorescence imaging |
Key Specifications | |
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Imaging | 4 filter cube positions |
Excitation range | 370 – 700 nm |
Emission range | 410 – 750 nm |
Frame rates (max) | 22 fps (16-bit, confocal mode, full frame, 1×1 binning) |
Confocality (PSF) | 3 sectors provide 1.2 μm, 1.0 μm, 0.8 μm (FWHM) |
Operating Principal | Structured illumination, spinning disk. 3 grid densities for matching sectioning and throughput to objective and sample |
Disk rotation speed | 3000 rpm |
Minimum Exposure | 20 ms (1 full disk rotation) |
Widefield By-pass | Selectable mode completely removes disk from the imaging path |
Switching time between disk sectors | <3 s |
Filter Cubes Turret | 4 positions, user-replaceable cubes |
Filter switching time | <200 ms |