Uvp digidoc-it imaging system set-up and operating instructions (11 pages)
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DigiDoc-It™ Imaging System Set-Up and Operating Instructions UVP, LLC Ultra-Violet Products Ltd. 2066 W. 11th Street Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate Upland, CA 91786 Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK Phone: (800) 452-6788 / (909) 946-3197 Phone: +44(0)1223-420022 Fax: (909) 946-3597 Fax: +44(0)1223-420561 Web Site: www.uvp.com...
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DigiDoc-It Imaging System Introduction The DigiDoc-It Imaging System is a basic gel imaging system designed to fit over any of UVP’s optional High Performance UV Transilluminators or optional Benchtop UV Transilluminator and drawer combination. The system combines: Hood enclosure ...
The digital color camera (DigiCam photo below – actual camera may be different) includes a built-in optical zoom lens. The EtBr filter, orange-colored UV blocking band pass filter, is installed inside the hood at the UVP factory. The filter is used to absorb UV and IR radiation from the transilluminator and to enhance the orange/pink bands generated by Ethidium Bromide stained gels.
The Hood Enclosure can be used with a High Performance UV Transilluminator. When using a Benchtop Transilluminator, the optional drawer is required. CAUTION: All UVP Transilluminators are powerful sources of UV radiation that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin. Before operating any unit, be sure all personnel in the area are properly protected.
DigiDoc-It Imaging System Camera Assembly To assemble the camera, plug the power cord into the power supply. Connect the cable from the power supply to the battery. Ensure that the camera is off before inserting the battery. (The battery may need to be charged before...
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Plug the camera’s power supply into a wall outlet or surge-protector receptacle. Note: The Ethidium Bromide filter is installed inside the hood enclosure at the UVP factory. If the filter needs to be replaced, turn the hood upside down. Loosen screws and slide the filter into the filter tray. Retighten screws and place the hood upright.
Replacement Parts and Accessories Accessories are available for use with the DigiDoc-It Imaging Systems. Contact UVP’s offices at the telephone numbers below for replacement parts for DigiDoc-It equipment. For transilluminator replacement parts, refer to the separate manual for the transilluminators included with your shipment.
UVP offers technical support on all of its products. If there are questions about the product’s use, operation or repair, please contact our offices at the locations below, or go to UVP’s web site and click the Tech Support > BioImaging Systems.
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