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| Microscope and Scanner | Fritz | M8 | O8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating modes tailored to diverse workflows | Live-mode, SlideScan-mode | Live-mode, InstantScan mode, SlideScan-mode | ||
| Light | Transmitted Light; LED, brightfield | |||
| Barcode scanning | Upon request | |||
| Supported objectives | 20X air, 40X air | 20X to 60X air | 20X to 100X air and oil | |
| Dimensions | 45 cm x 40 cm x 30 cm; 25 kg | |||
| Automated Microscope | X-Y-stage automated, Z-axis automated | |||
| Handling | Controlled with computer; Live remote control due to automation | |||
| Digitization | Fritz | M8 | O8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scanning parameters | Whole Slide Imaging or partial digitization | ||
| Scanning algorithms | Different scanning algorithms tailored to different slide qualities | ||
| InstantScan-mode | NA | Large field of view within seconds at high resolution | |
| Scanning speed per slide with 100X | NA | 1 hr1 | |
| Scanning speed per slide with 20X | 2 min1 | ||
| Slide capacity | 25 x 75 mm (2 slides) or 50 x 75 mm (1 slide) | ||
| Z-Axis Resolution | 25 nm | ||
| XY-Axis Resolution | 78 nm | ||
| Z-Stacking | Yes | ||
| Software and Workstation | Fritz | M8 | O8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating software | MicroPoint included | ||
| Viewer software | ViewPoint2 included (unlimited users) | ||
| Storage | PC-based workstation and/or PreciCloud slide storage3 |
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| Image analysis | Several software applications on request, based on customer needs | ||
| Computers | HP Z2 mini; Intel 3.6GhZ i7 12core, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA 4GB GPU | ||
| Microscope computer connection | USB 3.0 | ||
| Image output formats | PNG, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, VMIC, XLS, and many more | ||
RUO (intended for use in non-clinical laboratory research)
Technical specifications subject to change without notice
1 Dependent on sample preparation, scan parameters and objectives;
15 x 15 mm
2 Free download of ViewPoint available on www.precipoint.com
3 PreciCloud slide storage available from PreciPoint