
Hoefer DALT System Function and Description
Hoefer DALT System
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some leakage current bypassing the gels, this has little effect on system operation. The
barriers can be raised or removed by loosening the nylon screws which secure them in
place.
The left and right chambers contain platinum wire electrodes, cathode (–) and
anode (+). The center chamber provides cooling via circulating buffer and a tube-type
heat exchanger. Since the gel cassettes are almost entirely exposed to the buffer in the
center chamber, with only their ends protruding into the side chambers, cooling of the
center chamber buffer provides excellent temperature control of the gel slabs during the
run. Electrode panels can be removed by loosening the nylon screws securing them in
place. Removal is not typically necessary unless the platinum wire becomes broken and
requires replacement. See “Removing the Electrode Panels from the DALT Tank” on
Figure 2.
Rear view of
electrophoresis tank
Buffer moves into the pump through the middle of the three flutes running along the
length of the tank’s center chamber, and is expelled back into the tank through the left
and right flutes. The holes in the output flutes are aligned to generate maximum
circulation over both the cassettes and the heat exchanger on the floor of the tank's
centre chamber (beneath the flutes). As described on page 24, run the pump only when
the tank is filled with liquid, to prevent damage to the pump.
The Quick-fit connectors on the ends of the tank port tubing provide a leak-proof seal
when disengaged, eliminating spillage of coolant solution.
Pump shield, with foot
for open lid support
Buffer
circulation pump
Pump priming line*
*WARNING
The liquid in the tank must cover the opening to the pump priming
line when the circulation pump is in operation.
Quick-fit connectors,
attach to circulating
water bath
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