LAS X Life Science Microscope Software Platform

One for all

Supported Hardware (Widefield systems)

Short description
Leica microscope camerasDFC7000 T, DFC7000 GT, K8, K5, K5C, K3C, K3M, DFC9000 GT, DFC9000 GTC, DFC3000 G, DMC2900, DMC4500, DMC5400, C1, 
C3, DMC6200, DFC450 C, DFC295, IC90E, ICC50W, ICC50E
Andor microscope camerasiXonUltra 888, iXonUltra Life 897, iXonUltra 897
Hamamatsu microscope camerasFlash 4.0 V2 CL, Flash 4.0 V2 USB, Flash 4.0 V3 CL, Flash 4.0 V3 USB
Photometrics microscope camerasPrime 95B PCIe, Prime 95B USB3
Fluorescence light sourcesLED8, LED5, LED3, LED1, EL6000, Lumen Dynamics X-Cite 200 DC, Lumen Dynamics X-Cite XLED1, CoolLED pE-800, CoolLED pE-300 White, CoolLED pE-300 Light, CoolLED pE340 Fura
Leica External Filter WheelsHigh speed filter wheels including (27ms switching time)
Leica Water Immersion Micro DispenserWater immersion dispenser to compensate evaporation. Ideal for screening and multi positioning experiments (compatible objectives)
Leica MotCorrMotorized movement of correction ring (dedicated objectives only)

Acquisition modules

Module nameDescriptionWidefieldConfocal
LAS X Core moduleLAS X Core software, operates without the need for a dongle.xx
Multi Channel AcquisitionAllows the definition of up to 8 acquisition channels per experiment.ox
Time-LapseDefine the duration and frequency of image capture for time lapse experiments.ox
Z-Control and Software AutofocusFocus positioning and acquisition of 3 dimensional data sets. Includes software autofocus.ox
Mark and FindDefine multiple stage locations and revisit them as part of a time-lapse or Z stacking experiment.ox
StitchingCreate multiple regions of any shape for overview images and high resolution scansox
Assay EditorPerform multi well and multi chamber experiments. Create customized sample carriers. Automatically distribute regions and positions to each well/chamber.oo
Driver Non-Leica CamerasAllows the control of any third party camera supported by LAS X.oo
Extended Depth of FieldEffectively sums up only the in focus area of each image in a three dimensional image stack and creates a single EDOF image.o-

x=included; o=optional; -=not available

Advanced modules.

Module nameDescriptionWidefieldConfocal
Calcium ImagingModule for online ratio measurement, online display of ratio graphs and ratio imageox
Live Data ModeInteractive data recording allowing job-sequencing and online evaluationoo
ColocalizationHistogram based colocalization and area measurementsoo
FRET SEPowerful wizard for FRET acquisition and analysisoo
Environmental ControlHave full control of your experimental conditions with the LAS X Environmental Control module. Log the environmental data and monitor it during the experiment.oo
User managementAllows system administrators to give different access levels to different LAS X user groups.ox
FRAP WizardThe step by step wizard guides users through setup, acquisition and quantification of a FRAP experimentoo
HCS AVersatile tool set for high content screening and automated microscopy.oo
Trigger to PeripheralsSend triggers and analog signals to peripherals. Incorporate triggers into your time lapse experiments. Includes powerful trigger capabilities such as sending a trigger at a specific channel or position.o-

x=included; o=optional; -=not available

Visualization and Analysis

DescriptionWidefieldConfocal
Graphic card based processing for smooth and fast motion of 3D volumes in real timeoo
Wizard for 3D analysisoo
Easy and Versatile Wizard for 2D Analysis of Multi-Dimensional Data Setsoo
Fully integrated deconvolution algorithm using adaptive calculated or supplied PSFoo
Algorithms for no neighbor and nearest neighbor deconvolutionoo
Multi-color restoration, channel unmixingoo
Digital overlays displayed on top of the camera image emulating fixed eyepiece graticules.o-

x=included; o=optional; -=not available

Additional Functions

Module nameDescriptionWidefieldConfocal
Dye AssistantConfocal users can select different dyes and LAS X sets up all hardware components accordingly.-x
Lambda ScanImaging method that acquires the emission spectrum in each image pixel using spectral detectors.-x
Lambda lambda scanImaging method that acquires the full excitation-emission spectrum in each image pixel using a tunable laser and spectral detectors. Allows Lambda square fluorescence mapping.-o
z-intensity compensationTool to compensate within a z-stack drop of fluorescence intensity that occurs deeper inside your sample with laser power and/or detector gain.-x
LightGateRestriction of detection to a certain time window removes unwanted signal from autofluorescence or backscattering with HyD detectors.-o
FLIMWizard for fast and reliable setup of FLIM experiments and full control of FLIM data acquisition. -o
FCSWizard for fast and reliable setup of FCS and FLCS experiments and full control of F(L)CS data acquisition. -o
ElectrophysiologyPackage to guide you through E-Phys experiments, incl. Automated recordings, interactive data acquisition and trigger functions. -o
CRS CalculatorAutomatic calculation of specific Raman wavenumbers according to the pumplaser wavelength used for exaction and vice versa.-o
CRS Spectral ScanAutomatic spectral scan covering the Raman wavenumbers range 1200-3400cm-1-o

x=included; o=optional; -=not available

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