UVP ChemiDoc-It 2 Imagers - Manual (Page 16)

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Using the Transilluminator
To use the UV transilluminator or LED White Light Plate, ensure that the components are plugged into the
system (see “Connecting the Power Cables”).
Using the power switches located on the front of the unit, select either White Light: Trans or Ultraviolet:
Trans depending upon application. When using the UV transilluminator, ensure that the green power switch
on the front of the transilluminator unit is in the ON position.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use both the White Light and Ultraviolet transillumination sources simultaneously
as system damage may occur.
NOTE: For UV light protection and to extend the life of the UV transilluminator, there is a ten-minute
transilluminator UV Timer installed in the system. See “UV Timer” for more information.
Refer to the Transilluminator manual for additional instructions on using the transilluminator.
Using the Overhead (Epi) Lighting
To operate the built-in overhead white light, use the power switch located on the front of the unit to select
White Light: Epi.
To operate the optional overhead (epi) UV illumination, ensure that the optional UV handheld lamps are
plugged into the back of the darkroom interior and are mounted to the brackets at the top of the darkroom.
Also ensure that the power switches, located on the handheld lamps, are in the ON position. Use the power
switch located on the front of the system to select Ultraviolet: Epi.
Using the UV Gel Viewer Window
The UV Gel Viewer Window, built into the darkroom door, allows users to view the interior of the darkroom
without opening the entire darkroom door.
To open the Window, press firmly on the top of the Window cover to release the pressure-sensitive clasp
and open the viewer. The Window glass is UV blocking while providing a clear view to the transilluminator
surface for sample viewing without opening the darkroom door.
NOTE: Close the UV Gel Viewer Window prior to capturing a light-sensitive image such as a
chemiluminescent blot.