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Maintenance

Cleaning

Before cleaning the iBlot

™

 2 Gel Transfer Device, make sure the device is turned off.

Wipe off the blotting surface and electrodes with a damp cloth or paper tissue.
Allow the parts to dry before use.

General maintenance

To avoid damaging the iBlot

™

 2 Gel Transfer Device, do not perform any repairs or

service other than general maintenance on the iBlot

™

 2 Gel Transfer Device.

Instructions are provided below for replacing fuses and electrical contacts.
Disconnect the unit from the power supply by removing the power cord before

performing either of these maintenance procedures.
For any other repairs and service, contact Technical Support ().

Replacing the fuse

The fuses for the device are located at the rear of the device. To replace a fuse:

• Make sure the device power is OFF.
• Disengage the fuse holder by depressing the tabs via the release slots.
• Remove the fuse holder and change the fuse (see “iBlot

™

 2 Gel Transfer Device

specifications“ on page 55 for fuse specifications).

• Replace the fuse holder (with the bottom tab down).

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iBlot

™

 2 Dry Blotting System User Guide

Summary of Contents for iBlot 2

Page 1: ...e Only Not for use in diagnostic procedures iBlot 2 Dry Blotting System USER GUIDE For dry electroblotting of proteins from mini midi and E PAGE gels Catalog Number IB21001 Publication Number MAN00091...

Page 2: ...ical contacts section Converted to CCMS D 0 15 March 2017 Addition of detailed information on proper method of closing device lid Important Licensing Information These products may be covered by one o...

Page 3: ...ry Blotting System 9 Features 10 System components 10 System overview 10 Description of parts 12 iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device 12 Blotting roller 13 Stylus 14 Power cord 14 Power adapters 14 iBlot 2 Tra...

Page 4: ...gel types 26 Using the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device 26 Introduction 26 Materials needed 26 Selecting a method 27 Removing the gel 28 General guidelines 28 Assembling the iBlot 2 Transfer Stack 29 Perf...

Page 5: ...ot 2 Transfer Stacks 57 Additional products 57 Precast gels and premade buffers 58 APPENDIX G Safety 59 Instrument safety 59 General 59 Physical injury 59 Electrical safety 60 Cleaning and decontamina...

Page 6: ...way that may cause personal injury or property damage You are responsible if the product is used for any intention other than its designated purpose or in disregard of Thermo Fisher Scientific instruc...

Page 7: ...rements Room ventilation Do not use if device becomes cracked or broken in any area The product may be installed only under the conditions and in the positions specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific Fo...

Page 8: ...ing transit File any damage claims with the carrier The warranty does not cover in transit damage Remove the roller and stylus from the Styrofoam packaging Remove the device from the Styrofoam packagi...

Page 9: ...lot 2 Transfer Stacks results in a shortened distance between electrodes high field strength and high currents to reduce transfer times when blotting proteins onto membranes Western blotting of protei...

Page 10: ...2 Gel Transfer Device on page 12 for details iBlot 2 Transfer Stacks The iBlot 2 Transfer Stacks are disposable stacks that have integrated PVDF or nitrocellulose transfer membranes to perform dry bl...

Page 11: ...s This format eliminates the need for premade buffers or soaked filter paper and minimizes handling that can lead to inconsistent performance The copper anode does not generate oxygen gas as a result...

Page 12: ...of methods on page 23 for details on each Method IMPORTANT When installing the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device make sure it is placed on a level surface Keep the area around the device clear to ensure pr...

Page 13: ...on the stack surface when the lid is closed Control panel The Touch Screen Control Panel is a LCD display allowing the user to select Methods and control the device See Control panel of the iBlot 2 G...

Page 14: ...tion Rear view on page 9 before attaching the power cord Attach the power cord to the AC inlet of the device first and then to the electrical outlet Use only properly grounded AC outlets and power cor...

Page 15: ...Stack Do not use iBlot Transfer Stacks in the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device or mix components between iBlot Transfer Stacks and iBlot 2 Transfer Stacks Use iBlot 2 Transfer Stacks only for their design...

Page 16: ...the support for assembling the transfer stacks with the gel The nitrocellulose 0 2 m and PVDF 0 2 m membranes do not require any pretreatment before use and minimize protein blow through during the i...

Page 17: ...e 55 for dimensions for efficient blotting of mini and midi gels Do not use the iBlot Filter Paper for blotting E PAGE gels Note Failure to use the iBlot Filter Paper during blotting of mini or midi g...

Page 18: ...een 3 OR skip the tutorial to go to the Home Screen The control panel is a touch screen display allowing 1 Running the Method that was last used on the device Note This icon will not appear until afte...

Page 19: ...tep tutorial for the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device Write logs to a USB device View application notes Upgrade firmware Reset the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device to factory settings iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Devic...

Page 20: ...tions screen The Tutorial button provides step by step instructions for assembling and running a transfer stack on the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device If following the tutorial to assemble a stack in real...

Page 21: ...rage device will appear Touch OK to start the transfer after inserting the USB storage device 3 Do not remove the USB storage device until the Options screen is displayed again 4 The files are saved t...

Page 22: ...in place a prompt to insert a USB storage device will appear 5 Touch OK to start the update Do not remove the USB storage device until the Options screen is displayed again showing the new firmware ve...

Page 23: ...me setting for a selected Method The Run Time Limit is the maximum recommended run time for a selected Method The following parameters are recommended for transfer of proteins with molecular weights r...

Page 24: ...25 8 10 minutes You may need to optimize the blotting parameters volts or time based on your initial results See Optimizing blotting on page 49 for details This may include Increasing or decreasing th...

Page 25: ...orming blotting on page 33 5 Disassemble the iBlot 2 Transfer Stack Disassembling the iBlot 2 Transfer Stack on page 34 General guidelines To obtain the best results follow these recommendations Wear...

Page 26: ...lycine Midi gels or equivalent 13 cm l 8 3 cm w 1 0 mm thick iBlot 2 Regular Transfer Stack Mini gels Bolt Bis Tris PLUS NuPAGE Bis Tris or Tris Acetate Tricine Tris Glycine Gels or equivalent 8 cm l...

Page 27: ...sfer Device The fan in the device begins to run and the digital display turns on 2 Select the Method by touching Templates to access the desired Method see Control panel of the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer De...

Page 28: ...format in the stacks without any need for pretreatment Do not treat the PVDF membrane with methanol as the PVDF membrane is preactivated prior to assembly with the transfer stack You may blot E PAGE g...

Page 29: ...e latch Ensure the blotting surface is clean 2 Unseal the iBlot 2 Transfer Stack Assembling the iBlot 2 Transfer Stack Chapter 2 Protein transfer protocol Using the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device 2 iBlot...

Page 30: ...may elevate and twist the tray or interfere with the contacts The electrical contacts on the tray should be aligned with the corresponding electrical contacts on the blotting surface of the iBlot 2 Ge...

Page 31: ...iBlot 2 Regular Transfer Stack 10 1 mini gel on an iBlot 2 Mini Transfer Stack 11 Use the Blotting Roller to remove any air bubbles between the gel and the membrane Chapter 2 Protein transfer protocol...

Page 32: ...Note For E PAGE gels there is no need to use a filter paper 13 Place the presoaked iBlot Filter Paper on the pre run gel Use the Blotting Roller to remove any air bubbles between the filter paper and...

Page 33: ...g within 10 15 minutes of assembling the stacks with the gel 1 Gently close the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device lid by pressing down with two hands on the sides of the lid Make sure the latch is secure Do...

Page 34: ...shown below Remove the transfer membrane from the stack and proceed with the blocking procedure or stain the membrane see for details Note If you are using PVDF membranes place the membrane immediate...

Page 35: ...ready for another run no cooling period is required If you are not using the device turn off the power switch located on the back of the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device IMPORTANT Do not reuse the iBlot 2...

Page 36: ...nsfer Device for specific applications or fine tuning transfer conditions 1 Select New Method 2 Select the number of steps to be included in the new Method using the buttons Up to 10 steps can be adde...

Page 37: ...t Done after programming the final step and the entire Method is displayed Select Next and proceed to to Save a Custom Method Save a custom method on page 38 Note The Edit button can be used at this p...

Page 38: ...keyboard to enter a name for the new Method 2 Save the method 3 The new Method will appear in the list of Saved Methods Save a custom method Chapter 3 Custom methods Creating custom methods 3 38 iBlo...

Page 39: ...fine tuning transfer conditions using a pre set template or previously saved Method as a starting point 1 Select Templates 2 Select a Method from the list on the Preset Templates or Saved Methods scr...

Page 40: ...steps on page 41 1 Select voltage or time fields in any given step while in Edit Mode and a keyboard will appear 2 Enter desired values for voltage or time and select Done 3 After editing the Edit Me...

Page 41: ...ted and proceed to to Save a Custom Method Save a custom method on page 43 1 Select Manage Steps while in Edit Mode Add remove steps Chapter 3 Custom methods Creating custom methods from a template 3...

Page 42: ...a step or the icon to remove a step 4 If a step is added a screen appears to enter the desired voltage and time for that step After the values are added select Done to return to the Edit Method screen...

Page 43: ...een and proceed to to Save a Custom Method Save a custom method on page 43 1 Click Save to save the method Save a custom method Chapter 3 Custom methods Creating custom methods from a template 3 iBlot...

Page 44: ...reen and use the keyboard to enter in the characters Touch OK when done 3 The new Method will now appear under Saved Methods icon button Chapter 3 Custom methods Creating custom methods from a templat...

Page 45: ...ce Plastic separator was not removed when assembling stack Make sure that the plastic separator is removed from the stack see Assembling the iBlot 2 Transfer Stack on page 29 The metal safety contacts...

Page 46: ...he package High molecular weight proteins remain in the gel indicated by staining of the gel after transfer Incorrect method or transfer conditions used Note It is normal for some proteins to remain i...

Page 47: ...ization based on your initial results Corrosion of the Top Stack Incorrect placement of the Top Stack Be sure the Top Stack is placed correctly with the copper electrode facing up Avoid placing the To...

Page 48: ...for a few seconds then rinse the membrane thoroughly with deionized water to remove methanol To stain membranes after blotting use any method of staining for total protein visualization such as Coomas...

Page 49: ...the recommended run time limit indicated for each Method Description of methods on page 23 Proteins 150 kDa migrate more slowly and require more time to transfer If your protein of interest is in this...

Page 50: ...uses and electrical contacts Disconnect the unit from the power supply by removing the power cord before performing either of these maintenance procedures For any other repairs and service contact Tec...

Page 51: ...s with a damp cloth after each use To replace an electrical contact a 1 Phillips Screwdriver is required 1 Make sure the device power is OFF then open the lid of the iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device 2 Hold...

Page 52: ...he Round Bumper from the Lid Discard the Round Bumper 5 Open the bag of the Electrode Replacement Kit Cat no IB28001 and remove all of the parts Appendix D Maintenance Replacing electrical contacts D...

Page 53: ...through the hole in one of the contacts Position the contact screw onto the Contact 1 location Note the contact has a small orientation notch which matches a bump in the Lid This is to ensure proper...

Page 54: ...in one of the contacts Position the contact screw onto the Contact 2 location Turn the screw with a screwdriver until it is hand tight Appendix D Maintenance Replacing electrical contacts D 54 iBlot...

Page 55: ...6 3A Slo Blo 5x20 250V Littelfuse 021806 3HXP The iBlot 2 Gel Transfer Device is impervious to alcohol acid HCl alkali NaOH but not compatible with acetone dimethyl sulfoxide and acetic acid iBlot 2...

Page 56: ...rescence Plastic Tray 16 8 cm 10 3 cm 1 7 cm wide copper contact iBlot 2 Absorbent Pad Dimensions 15 cm l 9 5 cm w 1 1 cm thick Material Gray Melamine Metal Contact Aluminum iBlot Filter Paper Regular...

Page 57: ...002 Blotting Roller 1 unit LC2100 Additional products Additional reagents that may be used for electrophoresis of proteins are available at thermofisher com Ordering information is provided below For...

Page 58: ...tandard 250 L LC5602 Novex Reversible Membrane Protein Stain Kit 1 kit IB7710 SYPRO Ruby Protein Blot Stain 200 mL S 11791 Precast gels and premade buffers A large variety of precast gels including Bo...

Page 59: ...s read and understand all applicable Safety Data Sheets SDSs and use appropriate personal protective equipment gloves gowns eye protection and so on To obtain SDSs see the Documentation and Support se...

Page 60: ...he instrument AVERTISSEMENT Veiller utiliser une alimentation lectrique appropri e Pour garantir le fonctionnement de l instrument en toute s curit Brancher le syst me sur une prise lectrique correcte...

Page 61: ...gents de nettoyage ou de d contamination susceptibles de r agir avec certaines parties de l appareil ou avec les mati res qu il contient et de constituer de ce fait un DANGER L instrument doit tre cor...

Page 62: ...f WEEE Visit http www lifetechnologies com weee for collection and recycling options The Electrical Warning symbol denotes a risk of electrical shock hazards To avoid risk of injury from electric shoc...

Page 63: ...19 EU European Union WEEE Directive Waste electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2011 65 EU European Union RoHS Directive Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipm...

Page 64: ...lysis if necessary the waste generated by the particular applications reagents and substrates used in your laboratory Ensure that the waste is stored transferred transported and disposed of according...

Page 65: ...tions peuvent s appliquer leur limination Biological hazard safety WARNING BIOHAZARD Biological samples such as tissues body fluids infectious agents and blood of humans and other animals have the pot...

Page 66: ...and protocols Certificates of Analysis Safety Data Sheets SDSs also known as MSDSs Note For SDSs for reagents and chemicals from other manufacturers contact the manufacturer Limited product warranty L...

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Page 68: ...thermofisher com support thermofisher com askaquestion thermofisher com 19 February 2019...

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