System Overview; Technical Properties - VWR PerfectBlue Maxi S Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual PerfectBlue

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The horizontal electrophoresis systems PerfectBlue™ Maxi S, Maxi S Plus, Maxi M ('Revolution'), Maxi L
and Maxi ExW ('Revolution') are designed for the separation of medium to high sample numbers at
long distances and provide flat, even banding patterns and consistent results. The gel trays are sealed
inside the chamber by using End Gates included in delivery. These gasketed End Gates are specifically
engineered to fit accurately into the gel tray grooves eliminating the need to tape or seal the tray before
pouring gels. Utilizing the built-in leveling feature in all of the horizontal Maxi Gel Systems allows the
user to cast level gels quickly. Four gel sizes are available to provide maximum versatility. Depending
on the specific model, the UV-transmissible gel trays are equipped with 4 to 12 comb slots so that you
can run multiple sample sets to equal distances simultaneously.
VWR offers a wide variety of standard and microtiter combs in two different thicknesses (1 mm or 1.5
mm). Microtiter combs allow for speedy sample loading using a multi-channel pipette. Additional pre-
parative combs for large sample volumes and wall combs and casting dams to cast gels in smaller sizes
are available for increased versatility. For dividing up the gel tray, wall combs are put in the gel tray's
slots instead of a common comb but should get sealed using agarose of higher percentage before cast-
ing the gel. Casting dams can be inserted at any position into the gel tray. Due to the optimal fitting and
the heat conductance of the material neither adhesive tape nor concentrated agarose is required for
sealing by using the casting dams.
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The Maxi M 'Revolution' and Maxi ExW
'Revolution' models are equipped with an inter-
nal buffer recirculation system. A trapping sys-
tem captures hydrogen bubbles which are pro-
duced at the cathode due to electrolysis, and
directs them through an ascending tube to the
opposing side of the buffer chamber where the
anode is located. During this hydrogen bubble
migration, the buffer circulates, preventing the
creation of detrimental pH or ion gradients.

Technical properties

PerfectBlue™
Maxi S PEQL41-1325
Maxi S Plus PEQL41-1525
Maxi M PEQL41-2025
Maxi M 'Revolution' PEQL41-2025R
Maxi L PEQL41-2340
Maxi ExW PEQL41-2325
Maxi ExW
PEQL41-2325R
'Revolution'
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Horizontal Maxi Gel Systems
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Gel size (W x
Cat. No.
13 x 25 cm
15 x 25 cm
20 x 25 cm
20 x 25 cm
23 x 40 cm
23 x 25 cm
23 x 25 cm
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Schematic drawing: 'Revolution'-Technology
Buffer volume Voltage
L)
1600 ml 20 - 250 V 1 - 150 mA
1800 ml 20 - 250 V 1 - 150 mA
2300 ml 20 - 250 V 1 - 150 mA
2000 ml 20 - 250 V 1 - 150 mA
4500 ml 20 - 250 V 1 - 150 mA
3000 ml 20 - 250 V 1 - 150 mA
2800 ml 20 - 250 V 1 - 150 mA
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Current Time required
60 - 120 min
60 - 120 min
60 - 240 min
60 - 360 min
60 - 360 min
60 - 240 min
60 - 360 min