Azure Imaging System User Manual
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1. Introduction
The Azure Imaging System offers high performance imaging for a wide variety of applications. The family of
instruments includes the following products: 200, 280, 300, 400, 500 and 600.
Select which one fits your applications now, and learn more about upgrading later when your needs change.
Contact your Azure representative to find out about upgrade options at
.
Each Azure imaging workstation can be upgraded in the field to a higher model with a wider range of
applications. Contact us at
to learn more.
The Azure imaging system includes the following key components:
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Cabinet – The cabinet is a light tight image station. It includes the camera and lens, light sources, filter
wheel, integrated tablet, and USBs for data collection.
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Camera – High resolution camera, preinstalled in the system.
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UV Transilluminator – The UV illuminator provides 302nm and 365nm trans illumination. It is
mounted on a pull-out tray.
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EPI LEDs – TThe LED module allows you to take Blue Light and Color images.
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EPI RGB LEDs – High intensity LED illuminators (Azure 400 and 600).
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EPI 658 and 784 Laser Diodes – (Azure 500 and 600).
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Filter Wheel – The 7 position filter wheel is automated. It includes the standard Orange filter
for most UV fluorescent applications, and additional Red, Green, Blue, and/or IR filters for
multichannel systems.
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Integrated Computer – The touch screen PC is completely integrated for system control and
image acquisition.
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Black Tray – Stored in the front door, the Black Tray (also called Blot Tray) is required for imaging all
blots. For fluorescent blots, it is placed on the UV transilluminator. For Chemi blots, it can be placed on
the UV transilluminator, or on the chemi shelf in the cabinet.
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Trans White Table – The Trans White Table can be plugged into the system with the cable behind the
UV transilluminator. This table is placed on top of the UV transilluminator and provides an even light
source that can be used for Coomassie imaging. The Trans White Table will only turn on when the
system door is closed.
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USB Ports – There are 3 USB ports for data transfer. One located on the front panel, and two on the
lower right side of the cabinet.
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USB Memory Stick – The Azure Biosystems memory stick contains calibration files relevant to your
imaging system.
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AzureSpot Analysis Software – Please contact our technical support to receive your electronic
license at
. Be sure to have your system serial number when you reach
out for support for the AzureSpot Analysis Software license keys.
