As a pioneer of time-lapse incubation systems (since 2005), ASTEC proudly introduces the all new cell monitoring system for embryo culture known as the “CCM-iBIS”. Utilizing a robust built-in gas mixing system, we have successfully reduced the gas consumption and made our unit to be the most cost-effective time-lapse unit available in the market today.
The CCM-iBIS uses the EmbryoGrid. It is designed to be optimized for the better results that is contributed with the group culturing of embryos as well as the use for Time-Lapse. The EmbryoGrid is commercially available with affordable price from Astec. Please contact your local Astec representatives for more information.
We are proud to introduce the all new Phototune (7 years of evolution) that is now the most flexible and easy to use Time Lapse Imaging software developed in its class.
The Phototune allows the user to Create, Edit & Alter every single shot taken by the CCM-iBIS, and produce a movie based on the user’s choice of Lighting, Exposure & Subtitles. This is unquestionably, the most user-friendly time-lapse software released by far and has taken the time-lapse imaging possibilities to a whole new level.
| Main body | |
| External dimensions | (W)382mm x (D)590mm x (H)219mm* (Projections excluded) |
| Number of settable dishes | 9 (25-Well EmbryoGrid) |
| Inside-chamber dimensions | 62 mm (W) x 65 mm (D) x 17 mm (H) Capacity: Approx. 69 ml |
| Humidification method | Non humidification |
| Power supply | 110V-120 VAC 50/60Hz 3A or 220-240 VAC 50/60Hz 1.5A (Voltage fluctuation : within ±10%) |
| Weight of the main body | Approx. 30kg |
| Temperature control | |
| External dimensions | (W)382mm x (D)590mm x (H)219mm* (Projections excluded) |
| Temperature control method | Digital PID method, independent control of each incubation chamber |
| Operational temperature range | 24ºC to 28ºC |
| Temperature control range | 36ºC to 38ºC |
| Temperature fluctuation range | ±0.1ºC (Room temperature: 26ºC) |
| Temperature distribution | ±0.1ºC (Room temperature: 26ºC) |
| Main heater | Silicon rubber heater |
| Gas specifications | |
| CO2 sensor | Infrared CO2 sensor |
| CO2 control method | Duty control |
| CO2 control range | 0 to 20.0% |
| CO2 fluctuation range | ±0.1% |
| O2 sensor | Ceramic O2 sensor |
| O2 control method | Duty control |
| O2 control range | 2.0 to 18.0% |
| O2 fluctuation range | ±0.5% |
| XY stage | |
| Shift range | ±105 mm (x-axis), ±140 mm (y-axis) |
| Resolution | 1μm/step |
| Maximum speed | 40mm/sec |
| Repetitive-positioning accuracy | Within ±0.5 μm |
| Z stage | |
| Shift range | ±5mm |
| Resolution | 1 μm/step (Half) |
| Maximum speed | 10mm/sec |
| Repetitive-positioning accuracy | Within ±0.2 μm |
| Optical system | |
| Camera | 1.3-million pixel CCD camera, 4.86 mm x 3.62 mm imaging size |
| Objective lens | Lens (10 x) for biological microscopes |
| Light source for illumination | Red LED (Peak wavelength: 623 nm) |
| Image | |
| Image save formata | JPEG format |
| Image save method | NAS (Mirroring function-equipped, 6TB x 2)s |
| External output | |
| Analog output | Temperature (9 incubation chambers), CO2 concentration, O2 concentration |
| Contact output | Close when an alarm is generated; close when the power is turned Off |