
Molecular Devices ImageXpress Series
Manufacturer: Molecular Devices Model: ImageXpress Series
A true point-scanning confocal microscope reliably automated as a turnkey solution for high-throughput imaging that streamlines the work flow required to conduct almost any cell-based screening project.
Imager Commands
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Online
void online()
Sets the ImageXpress to online mode. -
Offline
void offline()
Sets the ImageXpress to offline mode. -
Exit
void exit()
Causes the ImageXpress to exit. -
Status
string status()
Returns the state of the ImageXpress.Returns:
State of the ImageXpress: OFFLINE, EXITING, PAUSED, RUNNING, DONE, READY, or ERROR. -
Goto
void goto(string positionCode)
Moves the stage of the ImageXpress to the specified position.Parameters:
- positionCodeSpecifies the position the ImageExpress is supposed to move to: LOAD, UNLOAD or SAMPLE.
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Run
void run(string barcode, string filePath)
Load a plate and run the ImageXpress protocol.Parameters:
- barcodeSpecifies the barcode of the plate.
- filePathSpecifies the complete path to the state file that will be loaded and used to control image aquisition.
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Pause
void pause()
Pause a running experiment. -
Resume
void resume()
Resume the paused experiment. -
Cancel
void cancel()
Cancel the running experiment. -
Mark Position
void markPosition(string positionCode)
Record the current location of the stage under the specified position code.Parameters:
- positionCodeSpecifies the position the ImageExpress is supposed to record as the current position: LOAD, UNLOAD or SAMPLE.
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Version
string version()
Returns the version number.Returns:
Version number.