Cat. No. LIC-9400-00
With the Pearl® Impulse Imager, you can:
- Visualize imaging agents dynamically with real-time imaging
- Use native cells and cell lines for in vivo imaging, without reporter genes
- Achieve exceptional sensitivity and deep target imaging with laser excitation and near-infrared fluorescent detection
- Detect two near-infrared probes simultaneously
- Acquire optimized images quickly with one-button operation
- Use validated targeting agents to get started immediately without developing your own agents
Overview & Advantages
Excellent Sensitivity
Laser-based excitation and near-infrared detection result in exceptional sensitivity, with deeper tissue penetration
and earlier target detection.
Fast Imaging
Rapid, one-button acquisition of 700nm, 800nm, and white light images enables quick screening of animals
and simultaneous detection of different targets.
Native Cell Compatibility
Using IRDye® targeting agent solutions for fast research startup – without reporter gene transfection or
cell line development.
Enviromental Control
With HEPA-filtered imaging beds for immunocompromised animals, docking stations and anesthesia systems.
Applications for the Pearl Impulse Imager System
- Small Animal Imaging
- Receptor Targeting
- Transporter Targeting
- Structural Imaging
- Biodistribution
- Vascular/Lymphatic Imaging
Workstation
Build a Complete Solution
Combining the Odyssey® Infrared Imaging System with the Pearl® Impulse Imager creates a versatile workstation for in vivo and in vitro imaging. Probes developed using an IRDye® near-infrared dye can be used for evaluation of binding capacity in vitro, in vivo imaging and tissue imaging.

Odyssey® Imaging System Capabilities
- Cell-based assays (binding capacity, specificity, competition, etc.) for optical agent development.
- Histology and whole organ imaging for studying clearance and specificity.
- Simultaneous two-colour detection for two targets or one target with sample normalization.
Specifications:
| |
Pearl® Imager |
Pearl® Impulse |
| Detector Type |
CCD. Thermoelectrically cooled. |
CCD. Thermoelectrically cooled. |
| Scan Time |
Less than 30 seconds to complete white light, 700nm channel and 800nm channel image acquisition. |
Less than 30 seconds to complete white light, 700nm channel and 800nm channel image acquisition. |
| Maximum Wavelength for Excitation/Emission Bands |
| 700 nm Channel |
Excitation 685nm, Emission 720nm |
Excitation 685nm, Emission 720nm |
| 800 nm Channel |
Excitation 785nm, Emission 820nm |
Excitation 785nm, Emission 820nm |
| White Channel |
Excitation white, Emission, NA |
Excitation white, Emission, NA |
| Dyes |
IRDye® 680, IRDye 700DX, IRDye 800RS, IRDye 800CW, Alexa Fluor® 680, Alexa Fluor 750, Cy5.5, Cy7 |
IRDye® 680, IRDye 700DX, IRDye 800RS, IRDye 800CW, Alexa Fluor 680, Alexa Fluor 750, Cy5.5, Cy7 |
| Resolution |
85 or 170 micron |
85, 170 or 255 micron |
| Image Display Options |
Pseudocolour, grayscale, single colour (red, green or blue), or two colours with overlapping fluorescence displayed in a third colour. |
Pseudocolour, grayscale, single colour (red, green or blue), or two colours with overlapping fluorescence displayed in a third colour. |
| Capacity |
One animal, with linked look-up tables for image normalization. |
One animal, with linked look-up tables for image normalization. |
| Imaging Bed |
16.8cm W x 12cm D (6.6” W x 4.75” D). Vertical clearance to top of drawer is 3.8cm (1.5”). |
16.8cm W x 12cm D (6.6” W x 4.75” D). Vertical clearance to top of drawer is 3.8cm (1.5”). |
| Field of View |
11.2cm W x 8.4cm D (4.4” W x 3.3” D) at surface of imaging bed. |
11.2cm W x 8.4cm D (4.4” W x 3.3” D) at surface of imaging bed. |
| Imaging Bed Temperature Range |
32-42°C. |
32-42°C. |
| Gas Anesthesia |
Inlet and outlet ports flow anesthesia gas through a nose cone in the imaging drawer. A rotameter is included for flow rate control. |
Inlet and outlet ports flow anesthesia gas through a nose cone in the imaging drawer. A rotameter is included for flow rate control. |
| Size |
41 W x 41 D x 66cm H (16” W x 16” D x 26” H). Depth with imaging drawer open is 63.5cm (25”). |
41 W x 41 D x 66cm H (16” W x 16” D x 26” H). Depth with imaging drawer open is 63.5cm (25”). |
| Weight |
2 kg (50 lb) |
23kg (50 lb) |
| Acquisition Speed |
~30s |
500ms - 40s |
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