Technical description
UV lamp for InnuPure C16
Edition 03/2013
11
4
Technical description
4.1
Fundamental layout and function
The UV lamp is an optional accessory for an easy decontamination of the interior of the In-
nuPure C16 extraction systems after a purification of nucleic acids by means of UV radiation.
The InnuPure C16 is a flexible and efficient extraction system for the fully automated isola-
tion and purification of nucleic acid.
Working with molecular biological technologies often requires a contamination-free work-
place. UV sterilization lamps provide protection against possible contamination in research
laboratories, food-production enterprises, or in medical environments.
The installed UV lamp emits maximum UV radiation with a wavelength of 254°nm what is
very effective for the destruction of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and viruses In addition, the UV
lamp denatures unwanted DNA and RNA inside the InnuPure C16.
Fig. 2
UV-C radiation killing microorganisms [1]
[] UV-Technik Meyer GmbH, „Datenblatt Desinfektion mit UV-C – D v1.6.2., AR, 28.10.2009
4.2
Design, connections, indications
Beside the mains connection, the device front provides the button to switch on the UV lamp.
During operation of the UV lamp, the green status LED is lit. The time relay for setting the
operation time is located on the right side of the device. The factory setting is 30 minutes. A
safety switch for monitoring the device environment is located on the left side of the device.
The switch monitors the position of the UV lamp inside the InnuPure C16 and unlocks the
time relay at contact of the particular interior wall of the device.
a)
Highest bacteria-killing effect in the
range of 250…270 nm
b)
Absorption curve of thymo-nucleic
acid
c)
Primary radiation of Hg low pressure
discharge
