UVP DigiDoc-It Imaging System
System Operation
Loading Gels into the Darkroom Hood
Turn Off the UV Transilluminator.
1.
Open the darkroom door.
2.
Place the sample to be imaged in the center of the transilluminator filter glass.
3.
Close the darkroom door.
4.
Turn On the transilluminator.
5.
Note: It is important to minimize the light source exposure to the sample. Turn off the light source as soon as the
image is captured.
View a Sample Prior to Capture
Open the Viewport Window on the hood by sliding the cover to the right.
1.
After visually checking that the sample is loaded correctly, close the Viewport Window. Otherwise, light from
2.
the viewport will interfere with the capturing process.
Camera Operation
NOTE: Do not use the VisionWorks® software while the camera dial is set to movie mode as doing so may
result in an error.
1.
To use the camera, open the camera cap on top of the hood.
2.
To capture in automatic mode, set the camera mode dial button to A-DEP. (Automatic mode is
recommended for a quick image capture)
3.
Close and secure the camera cap on the hood.
Note: If the camera is off when starting VisionWorks® software, a message stating that the application
cannot find a camera will appear. To remedy this, turn the camera on and click Retry.
Software Operation
NOTE: Do not use the VisionWorks® software while the camera dial is set to movie mode, as doing so may
result in an error.
Ensure that the camera mode is set to A-DEP for automated capture.
1.
Open the VisionWorks® software.
2.
3.
A window displaying the camera options should appear as pictured below. If not, click on the
Acquisition Action tab and then on the Camera menu button.
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