Crest CICERO Customizable Spinning-Disk Confocal Systems
User-Friendly Confocal Spinning Disk System
CICERO* is a complete widefield and spinning disk confocal solution that can be integrated into a range of imaging setups, transforming it into a user-friendly and reliable confocal system that can address both entry-level and challenging applications.
CICERO is:
Accessible
Compact
Cost-efficient
High-Speed Imaging of Small and Large Samples
CICERO delivers a fast image acquisition speed (15K rpm) and sensitivity for live-cell imaging and large-scale 3D object imaging. Due to its large field of view (up to 22 mm FOV), CICERO offers a efficient scanning process and can capture large samples in a single frame.
Flexible Confocal System for a Range of Imaging Needs
CICERO is a reliable and flexible solution. Access both widefield and confocal modalities and a wide spectral range, enabling a wide variety of applications. Compatible with both LEDs and lasers as illumination sources, CICERO provides the flexibility to suit your research needs now and in the future.
Near-Infrared Imaging
With access to broad range of laser lines from 405 nm to 730 nm, all CrestOptics systems can access near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths to:
- Provide deeper optical penetration
- Reduce noise
- Minimize risk to samples during in vivo imaging
High-Performance Laser Diode Illuminators
CrestOptics spinning disk units are powered by laser diode illuminators (LDIs) from 89 North. The LDI is a multiline, solid-state laser illuminator offering up to 1,000 milliwatts of output power via a multimode fiber at the price of a low-power LED light engine. With feedback-controlled output stability and up to a 100:1 linear dynamic range, the LDI is the ideal light source for a wide range of applications.
LDIs are fully integrated laser combiner systems. They are easy to use and maintain, without any need for user laser alignment.
Specifications
| CICERO | |
| Disk Speed | Up to 15,000 rpm |
| Resolution |
Lateral ~230 nm (1.4 NA) Axial ~600 nm (1.4 NA) |
| Cameras | 1 |
| Widefield Bypass Mode | Manual |
| Spectral Range | Excitation: 390–750 nm Emission: 430–850 nm |
| Field of View | Up to 22 mm |
| Compatible Frames* | IXplore IX83, IXplore IX85 |
| Filter Wheels and Slider | 5-position emission filter wheel |
| Light Source | Laser diode illuminator (up to 5 lines) |
| Software | cellSens Dimension |
| Dimensions (W × L × H) | 166.2 × 234 × 228.6 mm (6.54 × 9.21 × 9 in.) |
*Compatibility is region dependent. Contact your local Evident representative for more information.