G:BOX Chemi XX6: High-Resolution Multiplex Precision
The G:BOX Chemi XX6 Gel Imaging System is a premium, high-performance workstation designed for laboratories demanding the highest sensitivity for both chemiluminescent Western blots and complex multiplex fluorescence applications. While standard imagers often compromise on resolution or dynamic range, the XX6 utilises a high-resolution 6-megapixel camera with an exceptional quantum efficiency (QE) of greater than 73% at 425nm. This optical superiority, combined with deep cooling to -57°C, allows researchers to capture faint bands with outstanding linearity and minimal background noise, effectively replacing wet film in the modern laboratory.
Built for versatility, the G:BOX Chemi XX6 features an “extended” darkroom equipped with a fully variable, motor-driven sample stage. This design enables the system to accommodate a wide variety of sample formats, from large protein gels to small blots, while the camera and f/0.95 lens automatically track the sample to maintain perfect focus. The system is powered by the application-driven GeneSys software, which automates hardware configuration—selecting the optimal lighting, filters, and exposure times for any dye or stain-free protocol with a single click.
Key Benefits:
- Superior Resolution: 6MP imaging. Features a 6-megapixel camera (effective resolution up to 18MP) for capturing fine details in 2D gels and closely spaced bands.
- High Sensitivity: 73% Quantum Efficiency. The high QE sensor is optimised for chemiluminescence, delivering dynamic ranges that surpass traditional film for accurate quantification.
- Multiplex Ready: Automated detection. Capable of capturing up to five different fluorophores on a single blot using specific LED modules, with automatic channel overlay for analysis.
- Motorised Flexibility: Extended darkroom. Includes a motor-driven stage that brings samples closer to the lens for improved light capture, essential for working with faint or small samples.
- Intelligent Software: Application driven. GeneSys software utilises an extensive database of dyes to automatically configure the system, eliminating the need for manual filter or lighting selection.
Technical Insights
The G:BOX Chemi XX6 is engineered with a “short camera-to-sample” distance and a super-fast f/0.95 lens, a combination that drastically improves signal-to-noise ratios compared to zoom lenses. For multiplex applications, the system employs HI-LED lighting modules with narrow band-pass filters to prevent “cross-talk” between channels, ensuring that signals from dyes like Cy3, Cy5, or IR dyes are spectrally isolated. The unit also supports stain-free imaging technology, allowing for immediate visualisation of proteins without the time-consuming staining and de-staining steps.
Specifications
- Catalogue Number: G5-0026
- Camera Resolution: 6MP (Effective 18MP)
- Sensor Cooling: -57°C regulated
- Quantum Efficiency: >73% @ 425nm
- Lens: Motorised f/0.95 with auto-focus
- Darkroom: Extended with motor-driven stage
- Filter Wheel: 7-position, motor-driven
- Lighting Support: Epi-White (standard), UV, Blue, RGB, IR (optional)
- Max Image Area: 32.3 x 25.6 cm
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 57 x 99 x 55 cm
- Weight: 45 kg
- Software: GeneSys (Capture) & GeneTools (Analysis)