UVP GelDoc-Ite Imager - Manual (Page 9)

GelDoc-It
e
Imager 9
Using the System
Powering Up the System
Once plugged in to a surge-protected wall outlet, the GelDoc-It
e
Imager is always powered on. Power to
specific system components, including epi and transillumination lighting, is controlled by switches located on
the front of the unit.
The switches on the front of the unit indicate when the system’s illumination sources are on. The UV Power
Switch on the front of the transilluminator will illuminate green when the ultraviolet transilluminator is on, and
the White Light Power Switch on the darkroom will illuminate green when the overhead white light is on.
Note: The GelDoc-It
e Imager has a UV safety interlock that turns the transilluminator off when the darkroom
door is open.
Placing the Sample Inside the Darkroom
The GelDoc-It e ’s darkroom door is locked in place by a black Darkroom Door Lock Knob. To access the
interior of the darkroom, turn the Knob counterclockwise 180 degrees. The door will be released and can
then be opened.
Once the sample has been positioned on the imaging surface, close the darkroom door and turn the
Darkroom Door Lock Knob clockwise 180 degrees to secure the door closed.
Using the Transilluminator and Overhead (Epi) White Lighting
Once the GelDoc-It
e
Imager is plugged in, power is supplied to all components including the jumper power
cable that supplies power to the transilluminator. To use the transilluminator, press the UV Power Switch to
the ON (I) position.
Refer to the Transilluminator Manual for additional instructions on using the transilluminator.
Note: The GelDoc-It
e Imager has a UV safety interlock that turns the transilluminator off when the darkroom
door is open.
The overhead (epi) white lighting can be used to illuminate the darkroom to aid in sample placement and for
image focusing. To use the overhead (epi) white lighting, press the White Light Power Switch to the ON (I)
position.
Using the UV-Blocking Gel Viewer Window
The UV-Blocking Gel Viewer Window, built into the darkroom door, allows users to view the interior of the
darkroom without opening the darkroom door. The Window glass is UV blocking while providing a clear view
to the transilluminator surface for sample viewing.
The Window is held closed by two magnetic latches. To open the Window, pull out the handle on the top of
the Window cover to release the Window from the magnetic latches. To close the Window, push the cover
up until it magnetically latches into place.
Note: For ideal image capture results, close the Gel Viewer Window prior to capturing an image.
Using the Side Access Doors
The two Side Access Doors, one built into each side of the darkroom, allow users to access the interior of
the darkroom without opening the main darkroom door. This is useful when moving the samples or when
performing excision with UV active and/or without having to open the main darkroom door.
The Side Access Doors are held closed by two magnetic latches. To open the Door, pull the handle on the
top of the Door to release it from the magnetic latches. To close the Door, push the cover up until it
magnetically latches into place.