Azure c150, c200, c300, c400, c500, c600 User Manual Download Page 4

Azure™ cSeries User Manual

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Caution
Azure Biosystems c500 and c600 systems contain a defeatable safety interlock system. It is not 

recommend or advised by Azure Biosystems, under any circumstances, for users to defeat the interlock 

system and perform laser imaging, or imaging with any c500 or c600 light source with the access door 

open. The access door must be fully closed.

For Research Use Only

This instrument is suitable for research use only. It must be used, therefore, only by personnel who know 

the health risks associated with the reagents that are normally used with this instrument.

Warranty

The Azure cSeries products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year 

unless otherwise outlined on your sales order or 

www.azurebiosystems.com/warranty

. If any defect 

occurs in the instrument during this warranty period, Azure Biosystems, Inc. will repair or replace the 

defective parts at its discretion without charge. The following defects, however, are specifically excluded:
 

•   Defects caused by improper operation.

 

•     Repair or modification done by anyone other than Azure Biosystems or the company’s 

authorized agent.

 

•   Use of spare parts supplied by anyone other than Azure Biosystems.

 

•   Damage caused by accident or misuse.

 

•   Damage caused by disaster.

 

•   Corrosion caused by improper solvents or samples.

Voltage Setting Information

The Azure cSeries imaging system has a power supply that automatically chooses the correct voltage 

for your country or region.

CE Conformity

The following Azure™ Imaging Systems, models: c150, c200, c300, c400, c500, c600 are in conformity 

with the provisions of the following EC Directives, including all amendments, and national legislation 

implementing these directives:
 

•   Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC 

 

•   EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

And that the following harmonized standards have been applied:
 

•   EN61010-1: 2001

 

•   EN61326-1: 1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003 Class A

 

•   EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11

Protection category: IP20 according IEC 60529

Contact

Azure Biosystems, Inc.

6773 Sierra Court, Unit B • Dublin, CA 94568 • USA

[email protected] • (925) 307-7127 • Fax (925) 307-7287

Summary of Contents for c150, c200, c300, c400, c500, c600

Page 1: ...Azure cSeries User Manual Page 1 Azure cSeries User Manual for the c150 c200 c300 c400 c500 and c600 NIR RGB CHEMI WHITE LIGHT BLUE LIGHT UV Rev 20150428...

Page 2: ...coming in through the sides or around the lenses Always cover all skin that may be exposed to UV light especially the face neck hands and arms Always make sure that any UV protection devices such as t...

Page 3: ...al illumination sources Right and left laser modules located in the c500 and c600 imaging chamber are installed in a highly diffused protective metal enclosure preventing exposure to full laser radiat...

Page 4: ...however are specifically excluded Defects caused by improper operation Repair or modification done by anyone other than Azure Biosystems or the company s authorized agent Use of spare parts supplied b...

Page 5: ...3 2A Imaging Workflow 9 3 2B Band Excision and Light Safety Switch 10 3 3 Chemiluminescent Applications c300 systems and above 10 3 3A Imaging Workflow for Chemiluminescent Applications 11 3 4 RGB App...

Page 6: ...5nm trans illumination It is mounted on a pull out tray EPI Blue and White LEDs The cabinet also contains EPI white and blue light panels on each side of the cabinet interior walls EPI RGB LEDs High i...

Page 7: ...ter solvents or corrosive materials on a flat and stable surface with adequate clearance on all sides The system must remain stationary during operation Further the system should be placed away from i...

Page 8: ...ng screen during initialization Once the system is done initializing the software displays the gallery tab and is ready to use 2 5 Attach Other USB Input Devices to the System You may attach regulator...

Page 9: ...ll display your image with dark and light pixels reversed SATURATION Selecting Saturation will show you images with intensities beyond the dynamic range of the camera SINGLE MULTICHANNELVIEWING When a...

Page 10: ...ht source for gels that are stained with dyes that excite in the blue range Visible For dyes that are visible without additional excitation use the Visible light source When selected the software will...

Page 11: ...he resolution of the camera and image At the Lowest sensitivity setting you will be taking a full resolution image with the camera And the Highest sensitivity setting the resulting image will be 0 3 M...

Page 12: ...amera Recommendation Set the exposure time to 30 Seconds by hitting 3 then 0 and then S Keep the Sensitivity setting on the default setting NORMAL Select CUMULATIVE After hitting CAPTURE a series of i...

Page 13: ...e time 5 Select CAPTURE The channels will be captured sequentially 6 The resulting image will be displayed in the gallery tab 3 5 NIR Applications c500 and c600 For all NIR blots use the Blot Tray on...

Page 14: ...d like them assigned to Set the exposure time for each channel 3 Select the aperture setting the smaller the number the wider the aperture For chemiluminescence we recommend 0 95 for fastest light gat...

Page 15: ...CUS CALIBRATION Allows the technician to reset the focus setting in case of a shift in focus CREATE FLATS Allows the technician to recreate flat calibration files 5 Help Selecting the help tab will al...

Page 16: ...ower Off Restart the Tablet To turn off the system shut down the tablet by a Swiping from the right to left on the right side of the screen to bring up the right side toolbar b Select SETTINGS c Selec...

Page 17: ...st of programs to uninstall select CSERIES CAPTURE SOFTWARE 4 Once it is uninstalled you can begin installing the new software 5 Select the SETUP file in the new software folder 6 Select RUN from the...

Page 18: ...the default 12 If it asks you to replace the existing cSeries folder select YES then INSTALL 13 On the CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer screen select NEXT 14 On the next screen accept the ag...

Page 19: ...the software and make sure the hardware is turned on and re launch the software Copyright 2013 Azure Biosystems Inc All rights reserved The Azure Biosystems logo and Azure are trademarks of the Compan...

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