Why order the CMPB4 from LabSupplies.com
Real-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field, 4X Overview
Rather than a moving stage, the system uses a motorized XYZ camera that travels internally to image multiple positions while the vessel stays stationary. Holding the sample steady keeps cells in a stable state during long observation runs. A 5 MP CMOS sensor and LED light source pair with 4× and 10× objectives, delivering fields of view from 0.57 × 0.43 mm at 10× up to 2.53 × 1.90 mm at 2×.
Operating between 10–40°C and 20–95% humidity, the unit fits a standard CO2 incubator and carries in and out easily. Compact dimensions measure 226 × 358 × 215 mm, and shipping weight is 23 lbs. Manufactured in South Korea, it is supplied by LabSupplies.com as an authorized Yamato Scientific dealer.
Key Features
- Camera-moving design: motorized XYZ camera images multiple positions while the vessel stays stationary, keeping cells in a stable state.
- Brightfield imaging at 4×: 4× field of view of 1.19 × 0.90 mm, with 4× and 10× objectives available for added detail.
- 5 MP CMOS capture: LED light source and a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor record real-time and time-lapse sequences.
- Stable operating range: rated for 10–40°C and 20–95% humidity environments.
How to Choose the Right Cell Imaging System
Selecting a live-cell imaging system depends on how your cultures must be observed and where the instrument will live during an experiment. Match the following axes to your workflow before specifying a unit.
- Magnification and field of view: 4× brightfield gives a 1.19 × 0.90 mm field, while 10× narrows to 0.57 × 0.43 mm for finer cellular detail.
- Stage architecture: a camera-moving design keeps vessels stationary, reducing mechanical disturbance to growing cells across multiple imaging positions.
- Operating environment: verify the 10–40°C and 20–95% humidity rating matches conditions inside your CO2 incubator.
- Footprint: the 226 × 358 × 215 mm body must fit your incubator shelf and move in and out without straining the setup.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Imaging Modes | Brightfield |
| Magnification | 4× |
| Type | Real-time automated live-cell imaging system (CELLOGER MINI PLUS) |
| Function | Walk-away monitoring of live cells inside the incubator without disturbing the environment; real-time and time-lapse with automated capture and one-click video |
| Operating Environment | 10–40°C, 20–95% humidity |
| Objective Lens | 4× / 10× |
| Field of View | 2× (2.53 × 1.90 mm), 4× (1.19 × 0.90 mm), 10× (0.57 × 0.43 mm) |
| Light Source | LED |
| Camera | 5 MP CMOS |
| Stage | Motorized XYZ (camera-moving) |
| Imaging Positions | Multiple |
| Dimensions | 226 × 358 × 215 mm in |
| Country of Origin | South Korea |
| Shipping Weight | 23 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions (L × W × H) | 22 × 19 × 16.5 in |
| HTS Code | 9031.80.9099 |
| Warranty | 1 year (Yamato Scientific America) |
| Service | Calibration and preventive maintenance on site by Yamato-certified technicians or at Yamato's California service center |
Ordering Information
| Catalog number |
|---|
| CMP-B4 |
| Manufacturer | Yamato Scientific |
| Manufacturer part number | CMP-B4 |
Documents & Downloads
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Frequently Asked Questions
What imaging mode and magnification does the CMP-B4 provide?
The CMP-B4 provides brightfield imaging at 4× magnification. Objective lenses of 4× and 10× are supported, with fields of view ranging from 0.57 × 0.43 mm at 10× to 2.53 × 1.90 mm at 2×.
Will this system fit inside a standard CO2 incubator?
Yes, the Celloger Mini Plus is designed to fit a standard CO2 incubator. Packed for shipping it measures 22 × 19 × 16.5 in at 23 lb.
What operating environment does the imaging system require?
The system is rated for 10–40°C and 20–95% humidity. These limits cover typical CO2 incubator conditions for long-term live-cell monitoring.
How does the system image multiple positions without a moving stage?
A motorized XYZ camera moves inside the unit to capture multiple positions while the vessel remains stationary. Keeping the sample in a steady state provides a stable environment for cells to grow during imaging.
What camera and light source are used?
The unit uses a 5 MP CMOS camera paired with an LED light source. Autofocusing and one-click video generation support real-time and time-lapse acquisition.
Where is the Yamato CMPB4 manufactured?
Yamato Scientific lists South Korea as the country of origin for the CMPB4.
Is there a spec sheet or brochure for the Yamato CMPB4?
Yes. The Yamato CMP Series Celloger Mini Plus brochure (856 KB PDF) is linked under Documents & Downloads on this page.
