3.3.1 Overview of stages
Stages
Three types of stages can be used with the Amersham Typhoon scanner depending on
the type of scanning:
•
Fluor stage
•
Phosphor stage
•
Multi stage
Accessories
The table below lists the different stages and accessories, and for which applications
the stages and accessories are used.
ApplicationAccessoryStage
Densitome-
try
Phosphor
Imaging
Fluores-
cence
XMembrane weightFluor stage
XDigitization plate
XXSpacers
XStorage phosphor screenPhosphor
stage
XCassette
XSuction rod
XTiter plate holderMulti stage
XGlass slide holder
XGlass plate guide (33 × 42
cm)
The magnetic phosphor stage is used for standard storage phosphor screens.
In addition, the fluor stage can be used to scan unmounted phosphor screens,
and the multi stage can be used to scan mounted phosphor screens.
Note:
48 Amersham Typhoon Operating Instructions 29193226 AC
3 System description
3.3 Stages
3.3.1 Overview of stages