GelDoc-It
TS3
and ChemiDoc-It
TS3
Imagers
16
81-0360-01 Rev B
5.0 Operating the System
5.1
Powering Up the System
Set the black power switch on the back of the system to the
ON
(
I
) position. Once plugged in to a
wall outlet and the black power switch on the back of the system is placed in the
ON
(
I
) position,
the GelDoc-It
TS3
and ChemiDoc-It
TS3
darkroom and camera are always powered on.
To turn on the touch screen computer, Press the
Computer Power
button on the upper right side
of the system to power on the internal computer/touch screen. Once the computer completely
boots, the VisionWorks
touch
software will load automatically.
Note
: The black main power switch on the back of the unit must be in the
ON
(
I
) position in order
for the internal touch screen computer to function.
The
Power Indicator Lights
on the front of the unit indicate when the
system’s main power and
ultraviolet illumination are on.
Main Power
will illuminate green when the black main power
switch on the back of the unit is in the
ON
(
I
) position (this does not indicate that the internal
computer or touch screen are on).
Ultraviolet On
will illuminate red when ultraviolet illumination
is active within the darkroom.
Note:
It is recommended to leave the power switch on the back of the system in the
ON
position
except when the system will not be used for an extended period of time (one day or longer).
5.2
Preparing the Transilluminator for Use
1.
Open the darkroom door and turn on the main power switch located on the front of the
transilluminator. Place this switch in the
ON
(
I
) position. (Note: It is recommended to always
leave this power switch on the
ON
(
I
) position.)
2.
Use the rotary knob on the front of the transilluminator to select from the available lighting
wavelengths or intensities (transilluminator settings vary by model).
Note:
The GelDoc-It
TS3
and ChemiDoc-It
TS3
systems integrate a UV interlock switch which will
inactivate all UV when the darkroom door is open. This switch is located on the upper right corner
of the darkroom door opening and is only accessible when the door is open. To override the UV
interlock, pull out on the switch. The switch will automatically reset after the darkroom door is
closed.
Caution:
UV Transilluminators are powerful sources of UV radiation which will cause
damage to unprotected eyes and skin. Before overriding the UV interlock, be sure all
personnel in the area are properly protected, including face shields, proctective eyewear
and clothing.
