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Leica TCS SP8 X

UsedLeicaConfocal microscopesNetherlands
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Excitation Wavelength Range
470–670 nm
Number of Simultaneous Excitation Lines
Up to 8
Frame Rate (Resonant Scanner)
Up to 428 frames per second
Scan Field
22 mm diagonal
Scan Format
8192 x 8192 pixels
Availability
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Lead time
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Specifications 34

Brands
Leica
New/Used
Used
Excitation Wavelength Range
470–670 nm
Number of Simultaneous Excitation Lines
Up to 8
Frame Rate (Resonant Scanner)
Up to 428 frames per second
Scan Field
22 mm diagonal
Scan Format
8192 x 8192 pixels
Pixel Size
6.5 µm
Maximum Pixel Format
2048 x 2048 pixels
Maximum Frame Rate (PCO Camera)
Up to 66 frames per second at 2048 x 2048 pixels in xyt format
Maximum Frame Rate (ORCA Flash 4 Camera)
Up to 60 frames per second at 2048 x 2048 pixels in xyt format
Maximum Write Speed (SSD RAID)
Up to 880 MB/s
Maximum Write Speed (HDD RAID)
Up to 820 MB/s
Operating Temperature Range
20–40°C
Operating Humidity Range
20–60% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Operating Pressure Limit
Up to 2000 m above sea level
Pollution Degree
2
Permitted Relative Humidity
20–60% (non-condensing)
Maximum Location Elevation
2000 m above sea level
Power Supply
100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, grounded
Power Consumption (Flexible Supply Unit)
2 x 1600 VA
Power Consumption (Central Supply Unit)
700 VA
Heat Load (Visible Light)
1.7 kW
Heat Load (Infrared Light)
2.0 kW
Heat Load (Ultraviolet Light)
0.5 kW
Electrical Supply Voltage
100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, grounded
Electrical Fuse (Central Supply Unit)
2 x T8AH, 250 V AC
Protection Class
Type of protection: Covered design; Overvoltage category: II
Sample Mounting
Standard glass bottom dishes with cover slip thickness of 170 ± 20 µm
Sample Elevation
Approximately 500 µm from cover slip
Light Sheet Thickness
3.6–10 µm
Weight of Basic System
Up to 330 kg
Availability
Procurable
Lead time
Confirmed with your quote

Product description

Confocal microscope with white light laser (470-670 nm), acousto-optical beam splitter, and hybrid detectors for flexible fluorescence imaging.

The Leica TCS SP8 X is an advanced confocal laser scanning microscope designed to deliver unparalleled flexibility and precision in fluorescence imaging. Equipped with a white light laser (WLL), this instrument offers complete spectral freedom, enabling researchers to select optimal excitation wavelengths for virtually any fluorophore, thereby minimising cross-excitation and specimen damage.

Key features:

  • White Light Laser (WLL): Provides tunable excitation from 470 to 670 nm, accommodating a broad range of fluorophores.
  • Acousto-Optical Beam Splitter (AOBS): Allows rapid and flexible selection of excitation and emission wavelengths without the need for manual filter changes.
  • Hybrid Detectors (HyD): Combines the benefits of photomultiplier tubes and avalanche photodiodes, offering high sensitivity and low noise for superior image quality.
  • Resonant Scanner: Enables high-speed imaging, capturing dynamic processes with frame rates up to 428 frames per second.
  • Live Cell Imaging Capabilities: Features low laser power and high sensitivity, preserving cell viability during extended imaging sessions.

This system is widely utilised in various scientific fields, including cell biology, neuroscience, developmental biology, and biomedical research. It is commonly found in university laboratories, biomedical research centres, and clinical research facilities. Introduced in 2012, the Leica TCS SP8 X remains a relevant and powerful tool in contemporary research settings.

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Last updated 27 October 2026