Microscope slide scanner Pannoramic Desk II DW

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Product overview
The Pannoramic Desk II DW is a compact, high-performance single-slide digital scanner for research and diagnostic digital pathology workflows. It provides brightfield whole-slide imaging up to 0.09 μm/pixel with advanced optics and a Sony CMOS sensor. Optional configurations include multilayer (Z-stack) scanning, fluorescence modules and double-wide slide handling to address specialty stains and complex samples with precise focus control.

Key features

• High-resolution imaging: brightfield whole-slide scanning up to 0.09 μm/pixel.
• Compact footprint: designed for space-constrained laboratories and simple operation.
• Optional multilayer scanning: Z-stack/extended focus for complex tissue structures.
• Fast single-slide throughput: optimized scan times for routine and specialty stained slides.
• Double-wide slide support: accepts standard and double-wide slides.
• Low-maintenance operation: engineered for reliable, consistent performance with minimal upkeep.

Imaging & scanning

• Scanning mode: Brightfield (primary).
• Brightfield resolutions: example scan modes 0.27 μm/pixel and 0.17 μm/pixel; up to 0.09 μm/pixel with 40x objective.
• Brightfield scanning speed: 2 min 6 sec at 0.27 μm/pixel; 5 min 7 sec at 0.17 μm/pixel.
• Throughput: up to 28 slides/hour (0.27 μm/pixel), 12 slides/hour (0.17 μm/pixel).
• Magnification: 20x standard; 40x optional.
• Objectives: Plan-Apochromat 20x/0.8 NA (standard), Plan-Apochromat 40x/0.95 NA (optional).
• Objective configuration: single objective at a time.
• Image output formats: MRXS, JPEG, JPEGXR, BMP, PNG, TIFF, Roche TIFF, SVS, DICOM and export options.

Illumination & fluorescence

• Brightfield illumination: wideband RGB LED light source.
• Fluorescence scanning (optional): up to 0.09 μm/pixel resolution when configured for fluorescence.
• Fluorescence illumination options: Lumencor SOLA U-nIR or Spectra III light engine (optional).

Slide handling & detection

• Capacity: single-slide scanner (1 slide).
• Slide compatibility: standard slides 75–76.2 mm × 25–26 mm and double-wide 75–76.2 mm × 50–51 mm; thickness 0.9–1.2 mm.
• Tissue detection: automated with USB preview camera (VRmC-8+ Pro).
• Focus layering: optional multilayer (Z-stack) scanning — 1–30 layers adjustable.
• Barcode reading: optional 1D and 2D barcode support.

Mechanical & physical

• Dimensions: 380 mm × 306 mm × 249 mm.
• Weight: approximately 12 kg.

Optional / customizable configurations

• Objectives available: 20x/0.8 NA (standard), 40x/0.95 NA (optional).
• Options: double-wide slide support, multilayer (Z-stack) scanning, extended focus scanning, 1D and 2D barcode reading, fluorescence modules.

Use cases

• Research: biomedical research, tissue analysis, biomarker discovery.
• Diagnostics: biopsy diagnostics and frozen sections when integrated into validated digital pathology workflows.
• Other applications: botany, paleontology, archaeology and research requiring high-resolution slide imaging.

Technical specifications

• Model name: Pannoramic Desk II DW Digital Scanner
• Brand: 3DHISTECH
• Scanner type: single-slide digital scanner
• Scanning modes: Brightfield (primary); Fluorescence optional
• Maximum resolution: up to 0.09 μm/pixel (with 40x objective)
• Typical scan examples: 0.27 μm/pixel, 0.17 μm/pixel
• Brightfield scanning speed examples: 2 min 6 sec (0.27 μm/pixel), 5 min 7 sec (0.17 μm/pixel)
• Throughput examples: 28 slides/hour (0.27 μm/pixel), 12 slides/hour (0.17 μm/pixel)
• Objectives: Plan-Apochromat 20x/0.8 (standard), 40x/0.95 (optional)
• Objective count: single objective
• Image output: MRXS, JPEG, JPEGXR, BMP, PNG, TIFF, Roche TIFF, SVS, DICOM
• Slide compatibility: standard 75–76.2 × 25–26 mm; double-wide 75–76.2 × 50–51 mm; thickness 0.9–1.2 mm
• Capacity: 1 slide
• Focus layers (Z-stack): optional, 1–30 layers (adjustable)
• Illumination (brightfield): wideband RGB LED
• Illumination (fluorescence): Lumencor SOLA U-nIR or Spectra III (optional)
• Tissue detection: automated with USB preview camera (VRmC-8+ Pro)
• Barcode reading: optional 1D and 2D
• Dimensions: 380 mm × 306 mm × 249 mm
• Weight: approx. 12 kg
• Additional options: double-wide support, multilayer/Z-stack scanning, extended focus scanning