UVP ChemiDoc-It TS3, Installation And User Instructions Manual

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GelDoc-It
TS3
and ChemiDoc-It
TS3
Imagers 8
81-0360-01 Rev B
3.3 Cameras and Lenses
GelDoc-It
TS3
: The GelDoc-It
TS3
is equipped with the GelCam 315 camera, a monochrome CMOS
camera with a resolution of 5.0MP with USB 3.0 PC interface.
ChemiDoc-It
TS3
: The ChemiDoc-It TS3 is equipped with the
BioChemi™ 515
or MegaCam 815
scientific-grade monochrome CCD camera. All cameras offer Peltier cooling and full 16-bit file bit
depth:
The BioChemi 515 camera has 2.1MP resolution (with zoom lens) and a 4.1MP (with
fixed lens) with Peltier cooling to -57°C from ambient. The BioChemi 515 has a peak
quantum efficiency of 50%.
The
MegaCam 815 camera has 8.1 MP resolution with Peltier cooling to -57°C from
ambient. The MegaCam 815 has a peak quantum efficiency of 50%.
All camera settings are factory pre-set for optimum performance when viewing gels, films or
membranes under low light level conditions. Contact UVP Technical Support prior to making any
adjustments to internal camera settings.
3.4 Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) Emission Filter
The ethidium bromide (50mm) UV-blocking bandpass interference filter blocks UV and IR
radiation emitted from the transilluminator. The filter is placed in the slide-out filter wheel
assembly on the side of the Imager. The filter allows visualization of fluorophores from 580-
630nm, targeting the ethidium bromide emission peak of 605nm.
Additional filters are available for other specific fluorophores, including custom filters. Filters can
also be removed when imaging non-fluorescent media (including chemiluminescent blots, protein
gels, colony plates, etc.) in order to produce brighter images. Contact UVP for ordering
information.
3.5 Darkroom
The darkroom is light tight to provide optimal imaging conditions. Darkroom features include:

Fold down tray for imaging closer to the lens (ChemiDoc-It TS3 only)

Stylus for operating touch screen computer

Epi (overhead) LED white light

Roll-out transilluminator tray

Five position motorized emission filter wheel

Brackets and built-in power ports for installing optional epi UV modules

Brackets for installing optional high-intensity halogen or xenon BioLite epi light guides

Built-in power jumper cable for transilluminator

Power cord for optional LED White Light Plate

UV safety interlock switch with manual override to disable UV transillumination and
optional UV epi illumination when darkroom door is opened
Caution: Do not override the UV safety switch without the use of protective equipment
and face shields.