Gel Imagers
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length of the Gel Imager.
Processor
Internal Storage: 75GB or more
USB 2.0 ports: 1 front, 4 in the back
USB storage device capacity: 1GB (minimum)
Software: Gel Imager software
Ethidium Bromide Filter (EtBr)
The Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) Filter (50mm sq.) UV blocking
band pass interference filter blocks UV and IR radiation
emitted from the transilluminator. The filter is placed in the
filter tray below the camera assembly. The filter allows
visualization of fluorophores from 580-630nm, targeting the
EtBr emission which peaks at 605nm. The EtBr filter can be
substituted for other specific fluorophore filters or removed
when imaging non-fluorescent media (protein gels, colony
plates, etc.) in order to produce brighter images.
Darkroom
The darkroom features:
Gel viewer window
Overhead white light
Wide access doors with UV safety switch
Transilluminator
A transilluminator is included with the Gel Imager. VWR offers a large variety of transilluminators, from
models with 8-watt, single wavelength and single intensity to models with multiple wavelengths and high/low
intensities.
Note:
For UV protection, there is a 10-minute timer installed in the Gel Imager. The timer shuts off the
transilluminator after 10 minutes of operation. A switch on the front of the darkroom allows the user to reset
the timer. Opening the darkroom door automatically resets the timer.
LCD Touch
Screen
The display is an 8-inch VGA color touch screen connected to the darkroom cabinet with tilt adjustment. The
touch screen allows the user to preview, snap, save and print images, as well as select certain preference
options, without the need of an external mouse or keyboard.
A stylus pen is included for increased pointer control for selecting software options on the touch screen.
Focus Target
The focus target fluoresces when placed on a transilluminator or when exposed to overhead UV. The target
provides sharp, fluorescent images to aid in adjusting the focus of the camera.
Removable USB Stick
The removable USB stick has 1 GB memory (minimum) included with the system which connects to the
system allowing transfer of images.
