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