AELAB AE-GEL900 Chemiluminescence Imaging Analysis System

Overview

The AELAB AE-GEL900 full-automatic chemiluminescence gel imaging analysis system integrates an ultra-high-sensitivity scientific research–level cryogenic CCD camera and a large-aperture motorized lens. The instrument takes up little space, offers high sensitivity, and provides easy automated operation for luminescence detection workflows.

The system includes deep-cooled imaging, automated lens and light-source control, and one-click acquisition functions that enable rapid marker overlay and chemiluminescence imaging. Millisecond-level automatic exposure eliminates the need for repeated exposure estimation.

⚙️ Design & Construction

The AE-GEL900 features a −65 °C deep-cooled CCD detector engineered for low-noise chemiluminescence detection. The 9-million-pixel sensor with 3.75 µm × 3.75 µm pixels ensures fine spatial resolution. A motorized F = 0.95, 25 mm autofocus lens provides high light-collection efficiency for weak-signal imaging. The system uses LED cold-light reflection for non-UV illumination, ensuring stable imaging without sample degradation. The enclosed imaging cabinet isolates stray light for consistent and reproducible results.

🔬 Working Principle / Testing Method

The AE-GEL900 analyzes chemiluminescent samples by capturing low-intensity emitted photons using a high-QE (≥95%) cooled CCD camera. Deep cooling at −65 °C minimizes dark current, allowing long exposures (1 ms–60 min) without image noise. The motorized lens adjusts automatically according to signal intensity, while 16-bit image depth (0–65535 levels) ensures accurate quantification of Western blot bands, ECL signals, and low-light assays. Automated exposure algorithms calculate optimal imaging parameters in milliseconds to prevent saturation and preserve linear response.

💡 Key Advantages

• High QE ≥95% CCD detection ensures superior sensitivity for weak chemiluminescent signals
• −65 °C deep cooling significantly reduces sensor noise for long-exposure imaging
• Fully automated lens, exposure, and illumination control simplifies routine workflows
• 16-bit imaging provides wide dynamic range for quantitative Western blot analysis
• Motorized F = 0.95 lens optimizes photon capture for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio
• Automatic marker overlay accelerates documentation and reporting
• Compact footprint suitable for molecular biology and clinical labs with limited space

🔗 Connectivity & Integration

The AE-GEL900 supports direct PC workstation control for image acquisition, analysis, and report generation. The system integrates with laboratory data-processing software, enabling storage, image annotation, densitometry, and GLP-compliant documentation. USB connectivity supports data export and external storage management.

🧠 Model Insight

🧪 Testing Applications

The AE-GEL900 is optimized for luminescence-based analytical workflows, including Western Lightning, ECL, ECLplus membranes, chemiluminescent microplates, biochips, nucleic acid probes, and other low-light biological assays. It is suitable for molecular biology, proteomics, biotechnology, medical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

The AE-GEL900 follows AELAB’s manufacturing and calibration standards for scientific imaging systems. The system supports GLP documentation practices, incorporates high-stability illumination, and uses precision components validated for laboratory and research environments.

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