Specifications
General Operation:
- Rapid sampling: ~1 second per pixel
- Broad mass range: 50 Da to >100 kDa
- Universal: metabolites, lipids, peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules
- Versatile: rapid and direct analysis of biofluids, tissues, cells, biofilms, and other samples
Laser:
- 2940 nm mid-IR wavelength
- 1 mJ maximum output power
- 0.1 – 10 Hz repetition rate
- 200 µm spot size
Optics and Imaging:
- Small field CCD camera provides real-time imaging of ablation area for laser focus and sample targeting
- Large field CCD camera for static imaging of sample before and after LAESI-MS analysis
- Sample image used to select locations for LAESI-MS analysis
x,y,z Translation Stage:
- 200 µm center-to-center spot analysis
- 20 µm accuracy across stage
- Peltier control across -10 to +60 °C range
Compatibility:
- Adapter kits available for integration with Thermo Scientific and Waters mass spectrometers
Power:
- 120 V single phase, 15 amps
Footprint:
- 18″ deep x 24″ wide x 48″ tall