Gel Imagers
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Using the Gel Viewing Window
The Gel Viewer has a pressure-sensitive clasp. Press firmly to open the viewer. The glass is UV blocking
while providing a clear view to the transilluminator surface for visibility of samples without opening the door.
Image Focusing
Prior to capturing any images, prepare the image focus capabilities of the system:
Turn on the transilluminator and place a fluorescent gel on the transilluminator surface. NOTE: The Gel
Imager darkroom has a UV safety switch that turns the transilluminator off when the door is open. After
closing the door, be sure the overhead white light switch is turned off.
While watching the LCD screen, rotate the lens f-stop adjustment so that the image is bright enough to
see on the screen.
Rotate the lens focus adjustment on the lens. Adjust this so that the image appears in clear focus on the
LCD monitor.
Note:
Once the proper zoom range is set, the lens will have to be refocused when
zoomed in completely.
Rotate the zoom lens adjustment on the lens, so that the image is as big as possible. Readjust the
focus ring on the lens, making the image clear. Adjust the zoom so that the object of interest is within
the picture on the LCD monitor.
