UVP BioSpectrum Imaging System - Manual (Page 19)

BioSpectrum Imaging System 19
Adjusting the Lift Platform Height
BioSpectrum with Automated Lift Platform
When using the Automated BioSpectrum, the lift platform height is adjusted from the Tray
Height section of the Lighting Menu in VisionWorksLS. The lift platform adjusts to any location
within a ten-inch travel range. When adjusting the lift platform for experiments, the software
continuously tracks the position. The lift platform height can be adjusted in several ways:
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Adjust the lift platform height by moving the slider bar within VisionWorksLS.
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Adjust the lift platform height by typing a value ranging from 0-100 in the text box.
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Adjust the lift platform height by moving the up/down arrows.
Note: The lift platform will only move if the darkroom door is closed.
BioSpectrum with Manual Lift Platform
When using the Manual BioSpectrum, the lift platform height is adjusted by manually moving the
lift platform. There are six positions for the lift platform above the base position. Position markings
are located along the darkroom opening.
Pivot the lift platform up slightly to disengage it from the pawl in the back of the darkroom and
slide it up or down on the two metal rods. Once the desired position has been located, pivot the lift
platform back down to a flat, horizontal level, and make sure the platform has reengaged with the
pawls in the back of the darkroom by ensuring that it is firmly in place.
Chemi Tray
Place the Chemi Tray on top of the transilluminator and place blots or plates on the center of the tray.
Remove the tray when not required and store underneath the darkroom or in the side pocket for easy
access. NOTE: When conducting chemi experiments, be sure that the transilluminator is turned OFF.
Gel Viewer Window
The Gel Viewer Window is located on the front of the darkroom door and has a pressure-sensitive clasp.
Press firmly to open the viewer. The window is UV blocking while providing a clear view to the
transilluminator or lift platform surface for visibility of samples without opening the darkroom door.
Gel viewer
window blocks
UV and allows
sample viewing
with darkroom
door closed