Hoefer Chemi FX Imaging System is a powerful and flexible gel documentation and chemiluminescence imaging platform, designed for labs that demand high resolution, speed, and versatility across a wide range of applications. With six hardware variants available—from core documentation setups to fully loaded multiplex fluorescence configurations—Chemi FX adapts to your lab's current needs and future growth.
Each system is driven by intuitive, application-controlled GeneSys software and includes unlimited licenses for GelTools analysis. Whether you're imaging simple agarose gels or capturing high-sensitivity chemiluminescent blots, Chemi FX ensures publication-ready results, fast.
Key Features:
- High-resolution, cooled cameras with true 16-bit imaging and up to 65,536 grayscale levels
- GeneSys software with hundreds of preset protocols and free lifetime updates
- GelTools analysis software with unlimited user licenses
- Full range of optional Hi-LEDs: Red, Green, Blue, Infrared, Far Red, UV
- Motor-driven optics (FX6/FX9) with F0.80 or F0.95 lens for precise focus
- Multiplex filters for advanced fluorescence workflows (525nm, 605nm, 705nm, 800nm)
- Dynamic range up to 4.8 OD – detect femtogram levels of DNA/protein
- Compatible with Windows 11 (22H2 tested)
- Multiple image area options: up to 34.5 × 27.6cm
Specifications
| Model | Camera Resolution | Effective Resolution | Dynamic Range | Stage | Filter Wheel | Lighting (varies by variant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core / Standard | 4 MP | 16 MP | 4.8 OD | Fixed | Yes | White LED (standard), Optional: UV, blue, visible |
| FX6 | 6 MP | 18 MP | 4.8 OD | Motorized | Yes | Hi-LEDs, UV, blue, visible |
| FX9 RGB | 9 MP | 27 MP | 4.8 OD | Motorized | Yes | RGB Hi-LEDs, filters: 525nm, 605nm, 705nm |
| FX9 RGB+NIR | 9 MP | 27 MP | 4.8 OD | Motorized | Yes | RGB + NIR Hi-LEDs, filters: 525nm, 605nm, 705nm, 800nm |
| FX9 Unit | 9 MP | 27 MP | 4.8 OD | Motorized | Yes | None included |
Included Accessories (Standard, FX6, FX9 models)
- UV Transilluminator (20×20cm or 25×30cm)
- Visible light converter (Silver Stain, Coomassie Blue)
- UV to Blue light converter for safe dyes (GFP, SYBR, SYPRO)
- Hi-LED modules depending on variant (RGB/NIR)
- Multiplex filters depending on variant
Dimensions & Requirements
- System Dimensions (W×H×D): 57 × 99 × 55 cm
- Weight: 37–45 kg (depending on variant)
- Power Input: 100–240V
- PC & Printer Connectivity: Supported
Why Choose Chemi FX?
- Flexible system range covering entry-level to multiplex NIR applications
- Accurate, reproducible results with real, not digitally enhanced, imaging
- Fast exposure and analysis with high-intensity lighting options
- Upgradeable and future-proof with free software updates
- Backed by expert support and proven Hoefer reliability