The Only Microscope That Fits in Your Biosafety Cabinet
Stop moving samples back and forth. Stop waiting for darkroom access. The EVOS M3000 is the only digital inverted microscope designed to fit inside standard biosafety cabinets — giving you fluorescence imaging without breaking containment.
Why Traditional Microscopes Fail in Hoods
- ❌ Too bulky — Standard inverted microscopes require 50cm+ clearance
- ❌ Darkroom required — Mercury arc lamps need complete darkness
- ❌ External cameras — Cables and components clutter clean space
- ❌ Heat output — HBO lamps raise cabinet temperature, stressing cells
EVOS M3000: Built for Biosafety Cabinets
Width — fits in standard Class II cabinets
Height — clears sash when closed
Weight — one person can lift and position
LED lifespan — no bulb changes during experiments
50,000-Hour LED vs Mercury Arc Lamps: The Cost Difference
| Feature | EVOS LED Cubes | Traditional HBO/ Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 50,000 hours | 200-300 hours |
| Replacement Cost | £0 (solid-state) | £500-800 per bulb |
| Warm-up Time | Instant — flip switch | 15-30 minutes |
| Heat Output | Minimal — cells stay happy | High — risks cell stress |
| Alignment | Fixed — never needs adjusting | Weekly realignment required |
| Disposal | Standard electronic waste | Hazardous mercury disposal |
Bottom line: A lab running fluorescence imaging 8 hours/day, 5 days/week will spend £3,000-5,000/year on mercury bulbs alone. EVOS LED cubes eliminate this entirely.
Applications Inside the Hood
🧫 Cell Culture Monitoring
Check confluence, contamination, and morphology without removing flasks from the hood. 10.1" LCD screen visible through cabinet sash.
🧬 GFP Transfection Checks
Verify transfection efficiency in real-time. LED GFP cube (482/524nm) provides instant green fluorescence without darkroom.
🔬 Phase Contrast Quality Control
Routine brightfield and phase contrast checks for cell health — all within containment.
📊 Automated Cell Counting
Built-in Celleste software counts cells automatically. No external computer needed in the hood.
Fits These Standard Cabinets
- ✅ Class II Type A2 — Most common research cabinet
- ✅ Class II Type B2 — Hard-ducted exhaust applications
- ✅ 6-foot cabinets — Full side-by-side workflow
- ✅ 4-foot cabinets — Compact labs (single position)
Ready to Image Inside Your Hood?
Compare the EVOS M3000 against traditional systems and see why labs are switching.
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