BioDoc-It
2
Imaging System
10
81-0358-01 Rev E
Refer to the transilluminator manual for additional instructions on using the transilluminator.
Note:
The BioDoc-It
2
integrates a UV interlock switch which will inactivate the UV transilluminator when the
main darkroom door is open. This switch is located on the upper right corner of the darkroom door opening
and is only accessible when the main door is open.
Using the Epi (Overhead) White Light
1. Locate the
White
power button on the front of the BioDoc-It
2
system, to the right of the touch screen.
Press this switch until it glows green. The epi (overhead) white light is now active.
2. Press the switch again to turn off the epi (overhead) white light.
Using the UV Gel Viewer Window
The
UV Gel Viewer Window
, built into the main darkroom door, allows users to view the interior of the
darkroom without opening the main door. The window glass is UV blocking while providing a clear view to
the transilluminator surface for sample viewing.
To open the window cover, pull down on the metal tab. The cover will pop open. To close the cover, pivot it
up until it reengages with the two small magnets.
NOTE:
Close the UV Gel Viewer Window prior to capturing light-sensitive images.
Image Focusing
Prior to capturing an image, prepare the image focus as follows:
1. Remove the blue protective film from the
Fluorescent Focus Target
(see the
“Fluorescent Focus
Target
” section of this manual for more information).
2. Turn on the transilluminator and place the Target on the transilluminator surface.
3. Using the
VisionWorks touch
, press
Start Preview
to begin viewing the sample within the system.
Adjust the focus, zoom and aperture controls using the
Focus
,
Zoom
and
Aperture
rings on the
camera lens until an ideal image is visible.
Refer to the
Touch Screen Interface
section
in this manual for further instructions on using the software.
Image Zooming
The BioDoc-It
2
is equipped with an optical zoom lens, meaning that the system uses the lens
’ optics to make
the sample appear closer/larger on the screen. Optical zoom is adjusted using the
Zoom
ring on the camera
lens.
However, it may be desirable to use digital zooming to move in closer on the image. Digital zoom enlarges a
portion of the image, simulating optical zoom. Thus, the camera crops a portion of the image and enlarges
the cropped portion to fill the imaging area on the screen.
To use digital zoom functionality:
1. With a preview or captured image on the screen, use the
“+”
and
“–”
buttons located on the right side
of the image.
2. Tap and drag to move around on the zoomed-in image.
Notes regarding digital zoom operation:
The software
’s digital zoom feature utilizes WYSIWYG, or “what you see is what you get,” meaning that
a zoomed preview image will result in a zoomed capture image.
A zoomed capture image will save and print as shown on the screen (WYSIWYG).
