Cleaver Scientific gelLITE, Manual

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2.0.1 Sample Selection
Select from Gels, blots or manual capture from the home screen.
2.0.2 Dye Selection
genePIX software has an extensive database containing a vast list of dyes
covering a variety of applications from fluorescence, chemiluminescence,
chemifluorescence
and visible stains (N.B. gelLITE cannot capture
chemiluminescence or chemifluorescence).
2.0.3 Protocol selection
genePIX software has an extensive database which calculates the optimal
imaging conditions for your sample based on the excitation and emission curves
of the majority of dyes currently commercially available.
2.0.4 Sample Positioning
The sample positioning screen shows a live image of your sample.
2.0.5 Capture screen
The capture screen offers a wide range of functions including the ability to save,
print, edit images and analyse the captured image (geneQUANT is required).
The captured image appears in the main window with the summary of the
protocol used present on the right hand side.
2.1
Capturing an image of an agarose EtBr or similar gel
(For rapid capture see Quick Guide-Capture)
Step One
Select Auto Capture from the home screen.