Key Features for dotSlide |
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 Archiving rare and valuable
biological sections
Sharing specimen via the web for
discussion, presentation or
teleconferencing
Building online databases for
students education
Setting up application-oriented
reference databases |
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The dotSlide system concept
The individual dotSlide system components have been carefully selected to offer speed, precision and reliability of use. A smooth interaction of microscope, camera, motor stage, computer and software is guaranteed. Three models are available:
- dotSlide MD, manual version
- dotSlide SL, fully automated version, with slide loader
- dotSlide TMA, with tissue microarray module
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dotSlide microscope
The dotSlide system is based on the upright BX Olympus research microscopes, which enables a range of modules to be easily added to meet the desired specification. They offer all properties for use in digital virtual microscopy including the extraordinary optical performance and logical structure. Numerous motorised components and the unique modular, ergonomic design ensure maximum efficiency. Each motorised component can be directly controlled, monitored and automated via the software. The standard dotSlide microscope comes with the following:
BX51 microscope frame; objectives: 2x PLAPON, 10x, 20x, 40x UPLSAPO; illumination: brightfield with 100 W halogen lamphouse; optional: polarisation, fluorescence, 100 W lamphouse reflected; motorised revolving nosepiece: BX-REMCB |
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dotSlide camera
The Peltier cooled, 1376 x 1032 pixel dotSlide camera offers exactly what users in diagnostics, research, development and quality assurance need: high resolution, fast frame rates and very high sensitivity with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio, broad dynamic range and superior image quality. As a result the camera offers images rich in detail and contrast with extraordinary low background noise. |
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Objectives
The objectives used with the dotSlide system are all from the advanced Olympus UIS2 range, offering excellent transmission across the entire spectrum. All objectives are plan-corrected, displaying high colour fidelity with optimised contrast to visualise stained specimen in front of a bright, natural background. They are available as either plan apochromats (UPlanSAPO) or plan fluorites (UPlanFL). The motorised nosepiece integrates fully with the system for fast, hands-free objective changes. |
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dotSlide motor stage/stage controller
A high-precision X, Y stage gives the system excellent accuracy and repeatability, and can handle standard as well as large slide formats. |
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dotSlide SL - fully automated system with slide loader
Using a slide loader simplifies the processing of substantial numbers of slides immensely. The SL50 is fully integrated with dotSlide. This slide loader holds up to 50 slides in 5 trays and the system always knows the exact position the actual slide comes from. The SL50 is set up for use with standard sized slides of 25 mm x 75 mm x 1 mm. The SL50 is reliable, precise, fast and flexible. A robotic arm places the slides into the stage holder of the Olympus BX microscope. The integrated barcode scanner facilitates many applications. The barcode scanner is compatible with all standard barcode types used in clinical and scientific institutions in the United States and Europe.
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dotSlide workstation
A top-specification PC-based workstation provides all the power required for complex control and processing of both microscope and analysis functions. The large, high-resolution monitor is driven by a dedicated graphic board and a multiformat DVD burner provides easy-to-use optical storage. |
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