ECIS 8Z

Quantifying Cell Behavior

The ECIS® 8Z instrument provides researchers with an automated, non-invasive instrument capable of monitoring cell behavior in real-time without the use of labels.

The ECIS® 8Z monitors the simple impedance (Z) of adherent cells growing upon gold electrodes. The ECIS® 8Z addresses 8 independent electrodes in 1, 2, or 8 well cultureware via an integrated clamp. The ECIS® 8Z does not accept 16 or 96 well array stations.

The instrument consists of an 8Z system controller, 8 channel array holder, computer and integrated software running on Windows 7 or Mac OS.

The ECIS® 8Z includes the elevated field module to carry out automated wound-healing and cell migration experiments. Optional accessories include:

  1. The ECIS® flow pump for specialized cell applications under flow conditions.
  2. A CO2 stage incubator to allow simultaneous ECIS® and optical measurements.
  3. A specially adapted hypoxia chamber to conduct ECIS® experiments in a controlled gas environment.

See instrument comparison chart for system applications and specifications.