{"product_id":"real-time-automated-live-cell-imaging-system-bright-field-4x-cmp-b4","title":"Yamato CMPB4 Real-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field, 4X","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field, 4X Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field, 4X\u003c\/strong\u003e (Yamato Scientific Celloger Mini Plus, SKU CMP-B4) is an automated live-cell imaging instrument for cell biology that captures real-time and time-lapse images directly inside a CO2 incubator. Brightfield imaging at 4× magnification lets researchers monitor cultures without removing vessels or disrupting the growth environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather 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×.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-incubator monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact 226 × 358 × 215 mm body fits a standard CO2 incubator for walk-away, long-term observation without disturbing culture conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera-moving design:\u003c\/strong\u003e motorized XYZ camera images multiple positions while the vessel stays stationary, keeping cells in a stable state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightfield imaging at 4×:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× field of view of 1.19 × 0.90 mm, with 4× and 10× objectives available for added detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 MP CMOS capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED light source and a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor record real-time and time-lapse sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e autofocusing and one-click video generation streamline real-time and time-lapse acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable operating range:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated for 10–40°C and 20–95% humidity environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Cell Imaging System\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelecting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImaging mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e brightfield suits label-free morphology and confluence tracking; confirm whether your assays also require fluorescence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification and field of view:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× brightfield gives a 1.19 × 0.90 mm field, while 10× narrows to 0.57 × 0.43 mm for finer cellular detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e a camera-moving design keeps vessels stationary, reducing mechanical disturbance to growing cells across multiple imaging positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify the 10–40°C and 20–95% humidity rating matches conditions inside your CO2 incubator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 226 × 358 × 215 mm body must fit your incubator shelf and move in and out without straining the setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImaging Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrightfield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal-time automated live-cell imaging system (CELLOGER MINI PLUS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalk-away monitoring of live cells inside the incubator without disturbing the environment; real-time and time-lapse with automated capture and one-click video\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–40°C, 20–95% humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× \/ 10×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× (2.53 × 1.90 mm), 4× (1.19 × 0.90 mm), 10× (0.57 × 0.43 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 MP CMOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorized XYZ (camera-moving)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImaging Positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e226 × 358 × 215 mm in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 × 19 × 16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHTS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9031.80.9099\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes and Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMP-B4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/p4m08qwipv737asaa1q91\/CMP-Series-Celloger-Mini-Plus.pdf?rlkey=w9vjudsf4btuuhfo8ua089aji\u0026amp;st=t5qjwoy9\u0026amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yamato-usa.com\/shop\/yamato-curiosis-cmp-series-celloger-mini-plus-14350?category=89#attribute_values=729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamato Scientific Official Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore in This Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-time-automated-live-cell-imaging-system-bright-field-10x-cmp-b10\"\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field, 10X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-time-automated-live-cell-imaging-system-bright-field-2x-cmp-b2\"\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field, 2X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-time-automated-live-cell-imaging-system-bright-field-green-fluorescence-4x-cmp-bg4\"\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field + Green Fluorescence, 4X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-time-automated-live-cell-imaging-system-bright-field-red-fluorescence-4x-cmp-br4\"\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field + Red Fluorescence, 4X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-time-automated-live-cell-imaging-system-bright-field-green-fluorescence-10x-cmp-bg10\"\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field + Green Fluorescence, 10X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-time-automated-live-cell-imaging-system-bright-field-red-fluorescence-10x-cmp-br10\"\u003eReal-Time Automated Live Cell Imaging System, Bright Field + Red Fluorescence, 10X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-cell-imaging-systems\"\u003eView all Live-Cell Imaging Systems →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From LabSupplies.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabSupplies.com supplies the Celloger Mini Plus as an authorized Yamato Scientific dealer, so every system arrives as a genuine factory unit backed by manufacturer support. Procurement teams order directly and receive equipment from USA inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Yamato Scientific dealer:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine unit with full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to ship from USA inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-equipment specialists:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated team available for spec and configuration questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat imaging mode and magnification does the CMP-B4 provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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×.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this system fit inside a standard CO2 incubator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the Celloger Mini Plus is designed to fit a standard CO2 incubator. Its compact body measures 226 × 358 × 215 mm (22 × 19 × 16.5 in shipping) and can be carried in and out during an experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat operating environment does the imaging system require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is rated for 10–40°C and 20–95% humidity. These limits cover typical CO2 incubator conditions for long-term live-cell monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the system image multiple positions without a moving stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA motorized XYZ camera moves inside the unit to capture multiple positions while the vessel remains stationary. 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