Overview
The iBright Imaging System from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a high-performance gel documentation and western blot imaging platform designed for rapid, high-resolution capture and analysis of nucleic acid and protein gels. It integrates multiple imaging modalities—including chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and colorimetric detection—into a single, user-friendly system with automated exposure and intuitive software, enabling consistent and reproducible results across molecular biology workflows.
Key Features
• High-resolution 9.1 MP CCD camera for detailed image capture
• Smart Exposure technology for automatic optimization of imaging conditions
• Multiple imaging modes: chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and colorimetric
• Large touchscreen interface for simplified operation
• Multiplex imaging capability (up to 4 fluorophores in advanced models)
• Compatible with gels and western blot membranes
• Integrated software for image acquisition and analysis (Windows & Mac compatible)
Instrument Specifications
• Camera: 9.1 MP CCD
• Detection Modes: Chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and colorimetric
• Imaging Channels: Up to 5 (model dependent, e.g., FL1500)
• Interface: Touchscreen with automated workflows
• Exposure: Automated using Smart Exposure technology
• System Variants: CL750, CL1500, FL1500
• Software: Built-in image acquisition and analysis tools
Applications
• DNA and RNA gel imaging (agarose gels with SYBR Safe or ethidium bromide)
• Protein gel documentation (SDS-PAGE)
• Western blot detection (chemiluminescent and fluorescent)
• Multiplex protein analysis
• Molecular biology and proteomics workflows
