UVP iBox Spectra Small Animal Imaging System User Manual
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iBox Spectra Imaging System
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TS2 Software Screen
Camera and Lens
The iBox Spectra is equipped with the MultiCam 310C camera, a scientific-grade color CCD camera
with a resolution of 2.0MP (1600x1200). The MultiCam 310C is equipped with a 12.5-75mm f/1.2 zoom
lens.
All camera settings are factory pre-set for optimum performance when viewing samples under low light
conditions. Contact UVP Technical Support prior to making any adjustments to the camera settings.
Darkroom
The darkroom is light tight to provide optimal imaging conditions. Darkroom features include:
Epi (overhead) LED white light
Roll-out warming plate tray
Sample viewer window built into the darkroom door
Five position emission filter wheel
Brackets and built-in power ports for installing optional epi illumination lamps
Safety interlock switch with manual override to disable UV when darkroom door is opened
LCD Touch Screen
The iBox Spectra contains a fully integrated 15.6-inch color touch screen. The touch screen allows the
user to perform a variety of tasks, including previewing, capturing, saving and printing images as well as
selecting preference options, without the use of an external mouse or keyboard.
For users who prefer not to use the touch screen interface, an external keyboard and mouse are
included as standard. These components can be plugged into any available system USB port.
Warming Plate
The warming plate houses electrical heating elements which maintain the surface of the warming plate
at a constant temperature of 37°C to keep animals warm during the imaging process. The warming
plate plugs into a dedicated port inside the iBox darkroom.
BioLite™ MultiSpectral Light Source
The Manual BioLite Multispectral Source is a 150-Watt quartz halogen visible light source designed for
use with ferrule fiber optic bundles. It features a closed optical path to tightly control the output
spectrum, allowing consistent and repeatable measurements with superior signal to noise. The BioLite
features a six-position dimmer permitting variable intensity. The user inserts the excitation filter into the
slot at the front of the BioLite to control the wavelength of light emitted.
TS2 Software
Image analysis and hardware functions for the iBox Spectra
are controlled by the TS2 (Touch Screen) Software interface.
In addition to image preview, capture and save functions, the
TS2 Software controls camera and lens functions (exposure,
aperture, focus and zoom), image printing, lighting and filter
selection, and other user preferences.
For additional information, refer to the TS2 Software User
Manual included with the system or available online at