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