Chemiluminescence & Fluorescence Imager

The ChemoStar Touch

The ChemoStar Touch is a high-end system for Western blot imaging, other chemiluminescence, bioluminescence and fluorescence detection as well as gel documentation and phosphor imaging. Produced in Germany, the system impresses with its robust metal housing and is built to last.

Brief overview of ChemoStar Touch

Very intense and homogeneous fluorescence excitation over an area of 400 ^cm2 from 320 nm (UV) to 780 mn (NIR)
High sensitivity and dynamic range in detection thanks to the latest CCD/CMOS technologies in combination with powerful optics
Simple operation and 21.5 inch touch display
Modular and flexible design
Robust design that allows upgrades and conversions many years later

ChemoStar Touch basic system consisting of:

Scientific grade camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens
Robust metal housing with internal focus incident light
Pull-out sample drawer for sample positioning
Control unit (PC incl. large 21.5″ touch display)
Image capture software
Warranty 12 months

optional for an extra charge

Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit, emission filter and filter wheel)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790)
digital thermal printer
White light transilluminator
Blue/green transilluminator
UV transilluminator
external monitor, mouse and keyboard
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands

CCD camera

16 bit/65,536 scientific grade camera
6.1 megapixels (2,750 x 2,200 pixels)
Quantum efficiency (QE) at
525 nm ≈ 75%, 575 nm ≈ 77%, 665 nm ≈ 67%, 750 nm ≈ 60%
dynamic range of 4 decades
Pixel size 4.54 x 4.54 μm per pixel
19,000e- Full well capacity (1 x 1 binning)
Binning modes: 1 x 1; 2 x 2; 3 x 3; 4 x 4; 5 x 5
Multi-stage Peltier cooling (ΔT -35 °C)
Pre-calibration for illumination and image detection

Lens/filter

Highly coated, fast Schneider-Kreuznach lens (f 0.95/25 mm)
Manual focus and automatic exposure (auto exposure, manual exposure possible)
High-quality, motorized filter wheel
Filter for the detection of nucleic acids – optional
Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit and emission filter)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional

Control unit

Powerful Windows 11-capable mini PC on the rear panel
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC Entry (64 bit)
256 GB internal hard disk space
USB ports for printer, mouse, keyboard, etc.
RJ45 network connection
Optional at extra cost: W-Lan interface
21.5″ touch display

Other specifications

Voltage: 100 – 240 V
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated power: 250 W
Dimensions: approx. 60 x 50 x 65 cm

UV transilluminator

Excitation maximum at 312 nm, suitable for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen or Gel Red
Adjustable light intensity
Illuminated area 21 x 26 cm
Special UV filter: BP 590 nm
UV privacy screen set in metal, adjustable
Portable (stand alone) system

We recommend:

A blue/green transilluminator can be used instead of a UV transilluminator. The function corresponds to the UV model and is more suitable in terms of occupational safety and sample quality.

Blue/Green transilluminator

505 nm, for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen or GelRed
Metal-framed privacy screen, adjustable
Illuminated area 16 x 20 cm
Portable (stand alone) system

White light transilluminator

for VIS samples, such as Coomassie or silver-colored gels
Illuminated area 22 x 16 cm
Battery-operated (rechargeable with USB)
Adjustable intensity
Portable (stand alone) system

for recording 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – including

Personalized registration possible
Self-explanatory workflow mode
Exact setting of the region of interest (ROI)
Auto exposure time for fast measurement with the widest possible dynamic range
Manual setting of all parameters possible
Prescan for quick manual adjustment of the exposure time
Image export of 16-bit Tiff formats for data processing (raw data) or storage in 8-bit JPEG format (e.g. for the lab book)

for the evaluation of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – optional

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA/RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL comparator) possible for an additional charge

ChemoStar Touch (see scope of delivery for basic system)

Product number: 114821

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The ChemoStar Plus

The ChemoStar Plus is identical to the ChemoStar Touch, but uses an external PC and monitor. This system is a powerful and faithful companion for Western blots and other chemiluminescence and fluorescence detections. In addition to its robust all-metal construction, special features include

Brief overview of ChemoStar Plus

Very intense and homogeneous fluorescence excitation over an area of 400 ^cm2 from 320 nm (UV) to 780 mn (NIR)
High sensitivity and dynamic range in detection thanks to the latest CCD/CMOS technologies in combination with powerful optics
Simple, workflow-guided operation
Modular and flexible design
Robust design that allows upgrades and conversions many years later

ChemoStar Plus basic system consisting of:

Scientific grade camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens
Robust metal housing with internal focus incident light
Pull-out sample drawer for sample positioning
Control unit (PC incl. large 24″ monitor)
Image capture software
Warranty 12 months

optional for an extra charge

Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit, emission filter and filter wheel)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional
digital thermal printer
White light transilluminator
Blue/green transilluminator
UV transilluminator
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands

CCD camera

16 bit/65,536 scientific grade camera
6.1 megapixels (2,750 x 2,200 pixels)
Quantum efficiency (QE) at
525 nm ≈ 75%, 575 nm ≈ 77%, 665 nm ≈ 67%, 750 nm ≈ 60%
dynamic range of 4 decades
Pixel size 4.54 x 4.54 μm per pixel
19,000e- Full well capacity (1 x 1 binning)
Binning modes: 1 x 1; 2 x 2; 3 x 3; 4 x 4; 5 x 5
Multi-stage Peltier cooling (ΔT -35 °C)
Pre-calibration for illumination and image detection

Lens/ Filter

Highly coated, fast Schneider-Kreuznach lens (f 0.95/25 mm)
Manual focus and automatic exposure (auto exposure, manual exposure possible)
High-quality, motorized filter wheel
Filter for the detection of nucleic acids – optional
Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit and emission filter)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional

Control unit (PC incl. monitor)

Powerful Windows 11-capable PC
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC Value (64 bit)
256 GB internal hard disk storage (SSD)
USB ports for printer, mouse, keyboard, etc.
RJ45 network connection
Optional at extra cost: W-Lan interface
24″ monitor, mouse and keyboard

Other specifications

Voltage: 100 – 240 V
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated power: 250 W
Dimensions: approx. 60 x 50 x 65 cm

UV transilluminator

Excitation maximum at 312 nm, suitable for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, Gel Red
Adjustable light intensity
Illuminated area 21 x 26 cm
Special UV filter: BP 590 nm
UV privacy screen set in metal, adjustable
UV circuit breaker
Portable (stand alone) system

We recommend:

A blue/green transilluminator can be used instead of a UV transilluminator. The function corresponds to the UV model and is more suitable in terms of occupational safety and sample quality.

Blue/Green transilluminator

505 nm, for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen or GelRed
Metal-framed privacy screen, adjustable
Illuminated area 16 x 20 cm
Portable (stand alone) system

White light transilluminator

for VIS samples, such as Coomassie or silver-colored gels
Illuminated area 22 x 16 cm
Battery-operated (rechargeable with USB)
Adjustable intensity
Portable (stand alone) system

for recording 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – including

Personalized registration possible
Self-explanatory workflow mode
Exact setting of the region of interest (ROI)
Auto exposure time for fast measurement with the widest possible dynamic range
Manual setting of all parameters possible
Prescan in 4 x 4 binning for quick manual adjustment of the exposure time
Image export of 16-bit Tiff formats for data processing (raw data) or storage in 8-bit JPEG format (e.g. for the lab book)

for the evaluation of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – optional

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA/RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL comparator) possible for an additional charge

ChemoStar Plus (see scope of delivery for basic system)

Product number: 114801

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The ChemoStar Plus XL

The ChemoStar Plus XL is the heavyweight among our ChemoStar systems. Do you want a maximum homogeneously illuminated area of 20 x 25 cm? This system is then the only camera-based ECL fluorescence system on the market that meets these specifications. Ideal for large samples such as 2D gels. Both the speed of this system to generate sensitive images and its robustness are particularly appreciated by customers looking for a powerful alternative to fluorescence scanners.

Brief overview of ChemoStar Plus XL

Very intense and homogeneous fluorescence excitation over an area of 500 ^cm2 from 320 nm (UV) to 780 mn (NIR)
High sensitivity and dynamic range in detection thanks to the latest CCD/CMOS technologies in combination with powerful optics
Simple, workflow-guided operation
Modular and flexible design
Robust design that allows upgrades and conversions many years later

ChemoStar Plus XL basic system consisting of

Scientific grade camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens
Robust metal housing with internal focus incident light
Pull-out sample drawer for sample positioning
Control unit (PC incl. large 24″ monitor)
Image capture software
Warranty 12 months

optional for an extra charge

Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit, emission filter and filter wheel)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790)
digital thermal printer
White light transilluminator
Blue/green transilluminator
UV transilluminator
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands

CCD camera

16 bit/65,536 scientific grade camera
6.1 megapixels (2,750 x 2,200 pixels)
Quantum efficiency (QE) at
525 nm ≈ 75%, 575 nm ≈ 77%, 665 nm ≈ 67%, 750 nm ≈ 60%
dynamic range of 4 decades
Pixel size 4.54 x 4.54 μm per pixel
19,000e- Full well capacity (1 x 1 binning)
Binning modes: 1 x 1; 2 x 2; 3 x 3; 4 x 4; 5 x 5
Multi-stage Peltier cooling (ΔT -35 °C)
Pre-calibration for illumination and image detection

Lens/ Filter

Highly coated, fast Schneider-Kreuznach lens (f 0.95/25 mm)
Manual focus and automatic exposure (auto exposure, manual exposure possible)
High-quality, motorized filter wheel
Filter for the detection of nucleic acids – optional
Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit and emission filter)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional

Control unit (PC incl. monitor)

Powerful Windows 11-capable PC
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC Value (64 bit)
256 GB internal hard disk storage (SSD)
USB ports for printer, mouse, keyboard, etc.
RJ45 network connection
W-Lan interface can be retrofitted (optional)
24″ monitor, mouse and keyboard

Other specifications

Dimensions: approx. 60 x 50 x 65 cm
Voltage: 100 – 240 V
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated power: 250 W

UV transilluminator

Excitation maximum at 312 nm, suitable for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, Gel Red
Adjustable light intensity
Illuminated area 21 x 26 cm
Special UV filter: BP 590 nm
UV privacy screen set in metal, adjustable
Portable (stand alone) system

We recommend:

A blue/green transilluminator can be used instead of a UV transilluminator. The function corresponds to the UV model and is more suitable in terms of occupational safety and sample quality.

Blue/Green transilluminator

505 nm, for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen orGelRed
Illuminated area 16 x 20 cm
Metal-framed privacy screen, adjustable
Portable (stand alone) system

White light transilluminator

for VIS samples, such as Coomassie or silver-colored gels
Illuminated area 16 x 22 cm
Battery-operated (rechargeable with USB cable)
Portable (stand alone) system
dimmable

for recording 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – including

Personalized registration possible
Self-explanatory workflow mode
Exact setting of the region of interest (ROI)
Auto exposure time for fast measurement with the widest possible dynamic range
Manual setting of all parameters possible
Prescan in 4 x 4 binning for quick manual adjustment of the exposure time
Image export of 16-bit Tiff formats for data processing (raw data) or storage in 8-bit JPEG format (e.g. for the lab book)

for the evaluation of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – optional

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA/RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL-Comperator) possible for an additional charge

ChemoStar Plus XL (basic version see scope of delivery)

Product number: 114841

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Software for evaluation (optional)

LabImage SPL for quantitative western blots

Trace and band detection of gels and blots is now standard. However, the SPL analysis software can do much more: traces of individual channels (e.g. blue) are automatically transferred to the second color channel (e.g. red). The normalization of the total protein and thus the referencing of the target signal, including the standards, is carried out at the touch of a button, whereby each process can be viewed or switched manually.

Automatic calculation and reporting of qWB analyses in seconds
Automatic trace and band detection even with “gel smilies”/waves etc.
Normalization of targets to total protein at the touch of a button

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA/RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL comparator) possible for an additional charge

LabImage – Software download

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Accessories

You can also flexibly upgrade or convert our imaging systems after a purchase. We offer the following extensions and optional accessories at an extra charge:

digital thermal printer
external monitor, mouse and keyboard
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands
Extension to up to 4 specific fluorescences (e.g. blue, green, red and NIR)
Transilluminators (blue/green transilluminators, UV transilluminators)
Upgrade from Win 10 to Win 11

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Configuration options

For an integrated PC with touch monitor, select our ChemoStar Touch model. For an external PC, choose our ChemoStar Plus model. The performance and sensitivity of both models are identical. The ChemoStar Touch model has an additional HDMI connection so that an external monitor or projector can be connected.

The ChemoStar Touch and Plus models offer a homogeneously illuminated area of 400 cm2. The Chemostar Plus XL model is the only model on the market to offer a surface area of 500 cm2 (approx. 20×25 cm).

The basic configuration of the ChemoStar Touch, Plus and Plus XL models is suitable for detecting chemiluminescence. For additional detection of fluorescence signals, you can purchase optional LED modules for up to 4 fluorescence channels.

It is possible to install up to 4 fluorescence modules. The blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA), red (Cy5, Dylight 650) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) channels are available as standard. Other fluorescences on request.

An optional transilluminator can be used in the system for the detection of RNA/DNA gels (ethidium bromide and ethidium bromide replacement dyes). Here you have the choice between UV and blue/green transilluminators.

We offer an optional white light transilluminator for the detection of VIS stains.

We offer an optional thermal printer and suitable printer paper, which can be connected and operated directly to the system. The thermal printer offers the advantage that images can be printed directly from the system – e.g. for documentation in the lab book.

For quantitative analysis, we offer the LabImage 1D software as an option.

Consumables for cash documentation

DNA/RNA staining reagent HDGreen Plus

Ethidium bromide (EtBr) is a DNA/RNA intercalator and is classified as mutagenic. We offer an alternative: HDGreen Plus is a non-mutagenic fluorescent dye for the detection of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) in agarose gels.

DNA bands stained with HDGreen Plus fluoresce when excited under UV and blue LED light. HDGreen Plus impresses with its high performance and can therefore be used sparingly.

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