Microscope slide scanner Pannoramic 480 DX

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Overview
The Pannoramic 480 DX is a digital whole-slide scanner designed for diagnostic laboratories, hospitals and core pathology units. It combines brightfield and polarization imaging, supports high-throughput batch operations and integrates with LIS/HIS for automated workflows.

Summary

• Brightfield and polarization whole-slide imaging
• Up to 480 slides per batch for high-throughput workflows
• Designed for LIS/HIS integration and automated laboratory environments

Key features

• Optics and camera: scientific camera with objectives 20x (0.8 NA) and 40x (0.95 NA) for accurate color and detail
• High capacity: scans up to 480 slides per batch
• Z-stack (multi-layer) imaging for cytology and complex samples
• Brightfield and polarized imaging to assist detection of birefringent materials (e.g., amyloid)
• Safety container isolates problematic slides (e.g., protruding coverslips) to avoid workflow interruption
• Integrated touchscreen for local control and first-level quality checks
• Anti-vibration base to maintain imaging stability
• Modular design for lab integration and movement through standard doorways
• Automated objective changer supporting up to 3 objectives
• Fully automatic loading and flash scanning modes
• Supports single- and double-width slides
• Barcode reading: 1D and 2D
• Image output: MRXS and DICOM formats
• Illumination: Hamamatsu 20W illuminant

Performance & configurations

• Scanning speed: ~25 sec/slide* (manufacturer test conditions)
• Throughput: up to 80 slides/hour* (40x single-layer reference)
• Magnification options: configurable (40x/80x, 50x/100x, 55x/110x)
• Focus: single-layer, multi-layer and extended (Z-stack) scanning
• Compatibility: supports common slide baskets (manufacturer examples: 3DH / Sakura Type 4768, Leica identifiers)

Optional research upgrades
Available upgrades include automated water-immersion and fluorescence-capable modules to increase numerical aperture and support advanced research imaging requirements.

Notes

• *Performance figures (speed and throughput) are based on 40x magnification, 0.24 µm/pixel resolution, single-layer scanning under manufacturer test conditions.

Technical specifications

• Model: Pannoramic 480 DX
• Manufacturer / brand: 3DHISTECH
• Capacity: up to 480 slides per batch
• Scanning speed: 25 sec/slide (manufacturer test condition)
• Throughput: up to 80 slides/hour (manufacturer test condition)
• Optics: 20x (0.8 NA) and 40x (0.95 NA); additional configurable magnifications
• Focus modes: single, multi, extended (Z-stack)
• Objective changer: automated, up to 3 objectives
• Imaging modes: Brightfield, Polarized, Flash scanning
• Illumination: Hamamatsu 20W illuminant
• Image formats: MRXS, DICOM
• Barcode: 1D and 2D
• Slide support: single- and double-width slides; compatible with common slide baskets
• Dimensions: 1200 mm x 902 mm x 1004 mm
• Weight: 240 kg
• Anti-vibration base and integrated touchscreen
• Safety container for defective slides
• Optional upgrades: automated water immersion; fluorescence module