SI8000 Cell Motion Imaging System

Models and Specifications

The system is available in Cardio and Research models. The Cardio model enables quantification of cardiomyocytes using contraction and relaxation speed, average deformation distance, as well as contraction, and relaxation duration. The Research model enables observation of live cell behaviors for a broad spectrum of applications including, for example, viability, and migration assays.

Each model is available in basic or full configurations. Basic configurations include high performance workstation with large memory capacity and 24” monitor, specialized acquisition and analysis software, and high speed camera (500 FPS for Cardio model, 2752x2200 for Research model). Full configurations include plus confocal microscope (4x/10x/20x), light source and rack in addition to components of Basic configuration. An optional CO2 incubator reliably manages an optimal environmental for in-vitro cell observation.

Focus and light conditions are automated through the SI8000 software. Video imaging captures activity at a high frame rate to deliver deep data-rich results. Displacement and magnitude of cellular motion are calculated using a Motion Vector algorithm developed by Sony for HD television. This accurately detects movement of single cell or cell clusters such as monolayers continuously for extended periods of time. In full configurations the scanning stage controls the X, Y, and Z position of the imaging system for precise and repeatable positioning and repositioning, supporting high throughput analysis.

instrument specifications of SI800 cell motion instrument
Imaging Unit
Cardio model (SI8000C) Research model (SI8000R)
Microscope
4x, 10x, 20x Phase-contrast Microscope (auto-focus)
Light*
White-color LED
Video Camera*
Frame Rate: 38-590fps Frame Rate: 1-72fps (Frame rate depends on the pixel size selected)
Pixels: max. 2048 x 2048 pixels Pixels: max. 2704 x 3384 pixels
Required Environment
Temperature : 5-35 ̊C change : ±5 ̊C) Humidity: 20-80%RH (no condensation) Avoid direct sunlight
Work Station*
Hi-Performance GPU
Software
SI8000C View Software SI8000R View Software
Microscope & Video Control
SI8000C Analyzer Software SI8000R Analyzer Software
Data Analysis for Cardio model Data Analysis for Research model
Data Format
Video: AVI/Still: BMP/Graph: PNG/Analysis Data: CSV or Open XML

instrument specifications

* Non-Sony product (Each specifications depend on each maker)
* SI8000 Cell Motion Imaging System are system-integration products which include Sony products and non-Sony products.