Microscope slide scanner Pannoramic 250 FLASH III

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Overview
Developed for research innovation, this 300-slide scanner delivers rapid brightfield imaging, advanced fluorescence capabilities with up to 45 logical channels, AI-driven tissue detection, and Z-stack options. It supports continuous loading for demanding workflows and is designed to provide high precision and productivity for research-focused whole slide imaging.

Key features

• Brightfield and fluorescence whole-slide scanning
• Up to 45 logical fluorescence channels (multiband support)
• High optical resolution: 0.12 um/pixel
• AI-driven automated tissue detection and coverslip detection
• Automated Z-stack (multilayer) and extended focus scanning options
• Continuous loading system with capacity up to 300 slides (12 magazines of 25 slides each)
• Integrated software suite for slide management and analysis (SlideCenter, SlideManager, QuantCenter, QuantServer and related modules)

Scan performance

• Capacity: Up to 300 slides (12 magazines of 25 slides each)
• Brightfield speed: 36 seconds per slide (typical)
• Fluorescence speed example: 8 minutes 30 seconds per slide (15 mm x 15 mm area, 0.33 um/pixel, 3 fluorescent channels)
• Throughput (example): Brightfield – up to 60 slides/hour at 0.24 um/pixel resolution

Imaging & optics

• Resolution: 0.12 um/pixel using advanced optics and camera systems
• Objectives (configurable): 20x/0.8 NA (default); 40x/0.95 NA (optional); optional 10x/0.3 Plan-Apochromat objective (available for fluorescence)
• Number of supported objectives: Up to 2 (dual) — motorized objective changer included when two objectives are selected
• Brightfield magnification reported: 40x / 80x
• Fluorescence magnification reported: 30x/60x, or up to 115x depending on configuration
• Cameras (digitalization options): 12 MP CMOS (default); optional 25 MP CIS CMOS; optional 4.2 MP sCMOS (for fluorescence); optional 5 MP (fluorescence specific)
• Image output formats: MRXS, JPG, JPEGXR, BMP, PNG; compatibility for standard import/export including DICOM

Fluorescence capabilities

• Supports up to 45 logical channels
• 9 physical filter positions with multiband filter support
• High-end fluorescence illumination engines supported (examples listed on product: Lumencor SOLA U-nir, SPECTRA III, or COOL LED)

Automation & software

• AI-based fully automated tissue detection
• Auto-focus scanning, coverslip detection
• Optional multilayer (Z-stack) and extended focus scanning
• Integrated software modules for slide management, barcode integration and quantification (SlideCenter, SlideManager, QuantCenter, QuantServer and related components)

Compatibility & sample handling

• Slide format: Single standard slides (75 mm x 25 mm)
• Supported coverslip thickness: No.1 or No.1.5 (0.13 to 0.19 mm) as stated; page also references compatibility with single-width slides supporting 75 mm x 25 mm with other thickness ranges in configuration notes
• Barcode reading: 1D and 2D barcode capability including Code39, QR, Data Matrix and more

Illumination

• Brightfield illumination: Precision-Aligned Pulse Xenon Light Source
• Fluorescence illumination: High-end engines supported (examples: Lumencor SOLA U-nir, SPECTRA III, COOL LED)

Physical & environmental

• Dimensions: 680 mm x 690 mm x 550 mm
• Weight: 46 kg (49 kg with fluorescence option)

Technical specifications

• Model name: Pannoramic 250 FLASH III
• Manufacturer / Brand: 3DHISTECH
• Capacity: Up to 300 slides (12 magazines of 25 slides)
• Brightfield resolution: 0.12 um/pixel
• Brightfield scanning speed: ~36 seconds/slide (example)
• Fluorescence scanning speed example: ~8 min 30 s per slide (15 mm x 15 mm, 0.33 um/pixel, 3 channels)
• Throughput example: Brightfield up to 60 slides/hour at 0.24 um/pixel
• Fluorescence channels: Up to 45 logical channels; 9 physical filter positions; multiband filters supported
• Objectives: 20x/0.8 NA (default); optional 40x/0.95 NA; optional 10x/0.3 Plan-Apochromat (fluorescence)
• Cameras: 12 MP CMOS (default); optional 25 MP CIS CMOS; optional 4.2 MP sCMOS (fluorescence); optional 5 MP (fluorescence)
• Additional options: Motorized objective changer (when two objectives selected), multilayer (Z-stack) scanning, extended focus scanning
• Illumination: Pulse Xenon for brightfield; compatible high-end fluorescence sources (Lumencor SOLA U-nir, SPECTRA III, COOL LED)
• Software & management: Includes/compatible with SlideCenter, SlideManager, QuantCenter, QuantServer and related modules for slide handling, barcode integration and image analysis
• Image formats: MRXS, JPG, JPEGXR, BMP, PNG; compatible with common standards including DICOM
• Slide compatibility: Single slides 75 mm x 25 mm; coverslip thickness No.1 or No.1.5 (0.13–0.19 mm) (see product configuration notes for alternative thickness references)
• Barcode reading: 1D & 2D (Code39, QR, Data Matrix, etc.)
• Dimensions: 680 mm x 690 mm x 550 mm
• Weight: 46 kg (49 kg with fluorescence option)