Packing List MBE-150 1x SafeBlue Electrophoresis System Base Unit 1x Power Adaptor 1x Power Cord 1x Instruction Manual MBE-150-PLUS 1x SafeBlue Electrophoresis System Base Unit 1x Filter Lid 1x Power Adaptor 1xPower Cord 1x Instruction Manual SafeBlue electrophoresis gel tank image enhancer film 1x SafeBlue Electrophoresis Tank, including: Tray Tray Dams...
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Major Science is liable for all missing or damaged parts / accessories within 7 days after customer received this instrument package. Please contact Major Science immediately regarding this issue. If no response within such time period from consignee party, that will be consignee...
Warning Major Science SafeBlue Electrophoresis System has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the CE regulation. Also, it is RoHS compliant to deliver confident product which meets the environmental directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the instrument series is operated in a commercial environment.
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Follow the guidelines below to ensure safe operation of the unit. The SafeBlue Electrophoresis System has been designed to utilize shielded wires thus minimizing any potential shock hazard to the user. Major Science recommends against the use of unshielded wires.
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Avoiding Damage to the Instrument 1. Do not attempt to operate the device if damage is suspected. 2. Protect this unit from physical damage, corrosive agents and extreme temperatures (direct sunlight, etc.). 3. For proper ventilation and safety concerns, keep at least 10 cm of space behind the instrument, and at least 5 cm of space on each side.
Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The Major Science SafeBlue Electrophoresis System is recognized as a unique Electrophoresis System equipped with very powerful specifications to cover the majority of electrophoresis and power supply demands. The SafeBlue Electrophoresis System uses blue light LEDs to allow for immediate visualization of DNA/RNA bands while running agarose electrophoresis gels.
1.2 Product Description & Feature The newly redesigned SafeBlue Electrophoresis System is an ideal choice for any researcher. The system uses blue light LEDs to allow for immediate visualization of DNA/RNA bands while running agarose electrophoresis gels. The innovative and space-saving design combines power supply, gel tank, blue light illumination source, and amber filter lid.
Section 2 Technical Specification Cat. No.: MBE-150 10 – 150V / 1V Output Voltage / Inc. 10 – 300mA / 1mA Output Current / Inc. Max. Power 30 W Operating Mode Constant Voltage or Current 1 – 999 minutes with alarm, continuous Timer Safety Device No load detection...
Cat. No.: MBE-LID-Y1 Dimension (W x L x H) 176 x 268 x35mm Amber filter(Ideal for SYBR green I/II, SYBR gold, Filter Type SafeView and Midori Green) Lid Filter Wiper Used to remove condensation Material Polycarbonate Section 3 Installation Instructions Place the unit on a sturdy and level surface, in a safe and dry area.
Section 4 Operation Instructions 4.1 Control interface There are five buttons and 4 LED indicators located on the faceplate. The LED lights indicate the status of the unit. – Select Voltage, Current and Time –Open or Close Blue Light – Increase the Voltage, Current or Time –...
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b. Operation Mode Press to start electrophoresis. After you start the experiment, the LED light next to the Start/Stop button will light up to indicate the unit is under operation. Use to monitor the changes in current, voltage and remaining time.
4.2 Operating Procedure To have a better result when documenting with the blue light as lighting source, the recommended stain selection guide table is provided below, choose the appropriate dye to have the gel stained: Experimental Protocol Nucleic Acid Stain Performance Post Sample...
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4.2.1 Operating the SafeBlue electrophoresis system (complete system) 1. Prepare the gel according to lab protocols. Suggested buffer volumes for gel preparation are shown below: Tray 15 x 7cm 15 x 10cm 15 x 15cm Gel volume for a 52.5ml 75ml 112.5ml 5mm thick gel...
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electrophoresis. 11. While running the gel, you can turn on the blue light to monitor the DNA migration in real time. 12. Once the electrophoresis is completed, the display will show “End” and you will hear continuous beeping sound. Press the button again to stop the sound.
Section 5 Trouble shooting and Maintenance Many operating problems may be solved by carefully reading and following the instructions in this manual accordingly. Some suggestions for troubleshooting are given below. Should these suggestions not resolve the problem, contact our SERVICE DEPARTMENT or a distributor in your region for assistance. If troubleshooting service is required, please include a full description of the problem.
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2. Call Technical Service or e-mail to service@majorsci.com 3. If the unit must be shipped back for repair, contact Major Science or the distributor for a Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions. The unit will be repaired and returned to you as quickly as possible.
Section 6 Ordering Information Cat. No. Description MBE-150-PLUS Package of MBE-150 and MBE-TLC MBE-150 SafeBlue Base Unit MBE-TLC Package of MBE-TANK, MBE-LID-Y1 and MBE-150-CABLE Accessories MBE-TANK Electrophoresis Tank for SafeBlue (without lid and Red/Black Cables) MBE-150-CABLE MBE-150 Red/Black Cables MBE-LID-Y1 MBE-150 Lid with amber filter MBE-G-Y1 Amber filter viewing glasses (optional)
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