BioSpectrum® Imaging System

Main Features

• Assortment of CCD cameras including deeply cooled cameras
• Motorized optics for setting the aperture, zoom and focus
• Automated templates for repeat experiments
• Light tight darkroom creates optimum imaging conditions
• Unique viewing window is UV blocking for quick sample inspection
• Built-in overhead white light and UV are easily selected from the software interface
• Automated control of the five-position emission filter array
• Easy access fold-down white light plate
• Chemi tray fits over the plate for placement of blots
• Roll-out tray provides easy access to the UV transilluminator
• Select from several benchtop, patented and awarding winning transilluminator models (configured with system or optional)
• VisionWorksLS Software (configured with system or optional)
• BioLite ready
   

• Automates your research for easy, yet accurate and repeatable results
• Controls the motorized zoom lens, epi and transillumination UV and white light, emission filter selection and system power
• Allows selection of user-defined or default settings
• Select identify new filters or select from SYBR Green (515-570mm), SYBR Gold (485-655mm), EtBr (570-640mm), clear and empty positions
• Click on the epi and transillumination light sources
• Set templates and user preferences for recurring experiments

Transillumination

• The white light plate folds down for illuminating samples such as coomassie blue stained or silver stained media
• Operate the white light via the software interface
• Flip the plate back when not in use
• To use the transilluminator, slide the transilluminator out on the sliding tray and place samples on the filter surface
• To fluoresce samples in the 460-470mm range, place the optional Visi-Blue Plate over the transilluminator surface

Chemiluminescent Imaging

• The Chemi HR, BioChemi HR and OptiChemi HR cameras are cooled CCD cameras recommended for chemiluminescent imaging
• For chemiluminescent applications, place the chemi tray on top of the white light plate for placement of blots
• Adjust the height of the tray to specific, repeatable positions

BioLite MultiSpectral Source

• For fluorescent plant and in vivo imaging, place the BioLite tray inside the darkroom
• The BioLite supplies a direct source using fiber optic bundles and a closed optical path to tightly control the output spectrum for consistent, repeatable measurements with superior signal to noise ratio
• The kit includes an emission and excitation filter set
• Link to the BioLite for more information …

VisionWorksLS Image Acquisition and Analysis Software

VisionWorksLS Image Acquisition and Analysis Software can be configured with the system or ordered separately. Check with your local representative for details. This sophisticated package provides comprehensive tools for image capture and analysis of gels, plates and membranes as well as colony counting. Capabilities include:

• Image acquisition functions for simple image capture and expanded integration options
• Apply numerous image enhancements to images
• Comprehensive tools for advanced 1D lane densitometry and analysis including area density, molecular weights and colony counting
• Support for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
• One-touch automated macros
• Define user profiles and preferences
• Generate extensive reports and export data
• Multiple user network license available
• More …
   

Specifications

These systems automatically include the new electronic ballast transilluminator design! Link to the Benchtop or FirstLight Transilluminators pages for detailed specifications.

• Camera options
• Darkroom:
  • Light tight
  • Wide access door with UV safety shutoff
  • Gel viewing window
  • Sliding tray for transilluminator
  • Epi white and UV illumination (365nn and 480nm)
• Emission Filters - five positions:
  • SYBR Green 515-570nm
  • SYBR Gold 485-655nm
  • EtBr Red 570-640nm
• Software:
  • Interface for automated controls
  • VisionWorksLS (system may be configured with software or optional, check with your UVP representative)
  • Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP Pro SP2  
• Transilluminators: Select from FirstLight or Benchtop models (system may be configured with software or is optional, check with your UVP representative)

When selecting a transilluminator, note the new electronic-ballast design transilluminator models for increased performance and efficiency! Link to the Benchtop or FirstLight Transilluminators pages for detailed specifications.

Options

• Cameras
• BioLite MultiSpectral Source: (optional)
• Fiber Optic Epi-Illumination
• Fiber Optic Transillumination
• VisionWorksLS Analysis Software: Image acquisition plus extensive enhancement and analysis capabilities
• Transilluminators: Select from the FirstLight or Benchtop models
• Converter Plates:
  • Visi-Blue Converter Plate
  • Longwave Converter Plate
• Thermal Printer: For archive quality prints in seconds
• Gel-Tools:
  • Gel-Sentry
  • Step Tablet
  • Gel-Cutter
  • Gel-Ruler
  • Gel-Scooper
  • Gel-Trays
• Glowell Luminescent Standard
• Computer and monitor
• Flat Field Correction (FFC) Plate for Microtiter Plates

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