eXplore RS Micro CT System

eXplore RS Micro CT System


The eXplore RS Micro CT Scanner is designed to image small laboratory animals, such as mice and rats. It is an ideal instrument for biomedical research laboratories to non-destructively acquire 3-D images of both in vivo and in vitro specimens.

The eXplore RS images whole-body small animals at resolutions of 45 or 90µm and in vitro specimens at 27µm. All eXplore micro CT systems use Volumetric Conebeam CT technology which, unlike conventional CT, allows the entire volume of a sample to be imaged in one rotation, rather than slice by slice.

This method is significantly faster than conventional single slice or multi-slice CT. Volumetric Conebeam CT provides exceptional image quality with short scan times with a greater signal to noise ratio.

Overview

Scanning Protocols

Resolution
(µm)
FOV - Diameter
(mm)
FOV - Length
(mm)
Volume Dimensions
(voxels)
90 / 45
90
45
1750 x 1750 x 875
27
45
45
1600 x 1600 x 1600

Image Quality and Radiation Exposure

Resolution
Image Quality
Radiation Exposure
(Whole Body Applications)
90µm
18HU
0.38 Gy
90µm
32HU
0.10Gy
45µm
51HU
0.38Gy
45µm
86HU
0.10Gy
HU = Hounsfield Units

Software

Acquisition and reconstruction operations are controlled with Windows based software using pre-configured or user defined settings and protocols. Volume viewing and data analysis can be performed on the system computer or remotely with MicroView.

MicroView features include:

Hardware Specifications

X-ray Source

80 kVp max, fixed anode with tungsten target source 		Animal Positioning

Live fluoroscopic viewing, computer controlled animal positioning
X-ray Detector

3500 x 1750 progressive readout CCD with 10mm square detector elements, 100% fill factor 		Respiratory Gating

Fully equipped to support respiratory gating for in vivo imaging of small animals
Gantry

Rotate gantry with accuracy sufficient to acquire 1000 views from p+fan angle acquisition 		Dimensions

50" Depth x 43" Width

Weight: 450 lbs
Drive System

Continuous rotation and step and shoot

Precision encoded motion control 		Power Requirements

110V, 15A (North America)

220V (available for outside N.A.)
X-ray Shielding

Complete system shielding with interlocks, suitable for laboratory use

*FDA Registered "Cabinet X-ray Device" 		Operator Console

Dual CPU, Windows based workstation

*The eXplore RS Micro CT scanner is compliant with the United States Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act (Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter J) as they pertain to Cabinet X-Ray Systems (21 CFR 1020.40). Product reports have been submitted and accepted by the FDA.