13. The system will automatically acquire a reference image and a flat-fielded Image of the
sample will be generated for you to save and analyze.
14. For additional details on Flat Fielding please refer to the Software Manual. You may also
click on the HELP button in the Software window for a detailed description of the Software
functionality.
5.2 Cutting gels
1. Open the drawer until it is fully extended and the UV Trans LED stops blinking.
2. Place the clear acrylic UV protection screen upright in the metal brackets on the front edge of
the transilluminator.
!! CAUTION!! !! VORSICHT !!
WARNING: EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH.
PLEASE WEAR PROPER UV PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND FACE AND EYE
SHIELDS WHEN CUTTING GELS. THE UV SHIELD PROVIDED WITH THE
SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE PROTECTION AGAINST UV GENERATED BY THIS
SYSTEM.
3. Press the UV Trans button to turn on UV.
4. Cut the gel.
5. Press the UV Trans button and the UV Transilluminator will turn off. Remove the acrylic
UV
protection shield before closing the drawer.
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