Microscope components such as filter wheels (or filter changers) and microscope shutters give the user more precise control over image analysis and microscopic visualization during sample analysis.
Applications for Microscope Filter Wheels and Shutters
Typical applications for shutter systems include:
- Brightfield
- Epi-fluorescence, and
- Fluorescence illumination control
Whereas, filter wheels provide high-speed, automated wavelength switching in fluorescence microscopy.
Considerations for purchasing Microscope Filter Wheels and Shutters
Today’s shutter designs improve control and durability with minimized moving parts to reduce wear and vibration, heat-resistant materials to extend shutter life, and high-performance motor drives for increased speed and smoothness of motion.
Open/close times of 8 msec from command and operation frequency of up to 40 Hz are possible.
Filter wheel options include dual wheels, digitally encoded positions to ensure accuracy, modular controllers for strengthened flexibility and expandability, and six-, 10-, and newer 12-position versions.
Discover and compare the following types of Microscope Filter Wheels and Shutters: