Microscope slide scanner Aperio CS5

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Overview
The Aperio CS5 scanner delivers precise digital slide capture in a compact benchtop design that fits a standard laboratory workbench. It supports 1x3 and 2x3 slide formats, DICOM and SVS output, Z-stacking, and 20x or 40x magnification options, enabling whole-mount capture and rapid digitization of challenging cases for off-site review. For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.

Key features

• Compact benchtop design with capacity for 1x3 or 2x3 slides (up to five 1x3 inch slides or two 2x3 inch slides depending on configuration).
• Standardized file output: DICOM and SVS for interoperability.
• Z-stacking capability to review multiple focal planes.
• 20x and 40x scanning options (40x via 2x optical magnification changer).
• Rapid scanning performance: under a minute at 20x for specified regions; approximately 50 seconds for a 20x 15mm×15mm area.

Precision scanning and workflow
The Aperio CS5 combines high-performance optics and intelligent automation to produce high-resolution images while simplifying digitization and integration with laboratory information systems, supporting collaboration and case review across sites.

Manual scanning and advanced capabilities
Manual Scanning mode gives full user control of focus points, scan region and focal planes for targeted rescans without removing slides. The system accommodates large specimens and difficult cases while streamlining turnaround time.

Product Specifications

• Scanning method: Line scanning (US Patent 6,711,283)
• Objective lens: Olympus UPLXAPO, 20x, 0.80 NA, 0.6 mm WD, 9 mm focal, 26.5 FN (40x via 2x optical magnification changer)
• Scan Success Rate: 98% first time
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 47 cm x 36.7 cm x 49 cm; Weight: 31.5 kg (69 lbs)
• Resolution: 20x = 0.50 μm/pixel; 40x = 0.25 μm/pixel
• Slide formats supported: 1x3 and 2x3 (including large specimens)
• File output: SVS and DICOM
• Features: Z-stacking, Manual Scanning (focus points, scan region, focal planes)