UVP ChemiDoc-It 2 Imagers - Manual (Page 8)

GelDoc-It
2
and ChemiDoc-It
2
Imagers 8
Setup Instructions
Components
When unpacking the GelDoc-It 2 and ChemiDoc-It 2 , the following items will be included:

GelDoc-It 2 or ChemiDoc-It 2 darkroom

Transilluminator

Camera with lens and bracket

Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) emission filter

Electrical and computer cables

VisionWorksLS Software
WARNING: Do not attempt to perform any setup procedures while the system is plugged in or powered on
unless otherwise instructed.
CAUTION: Do not install the system in areas with high moisture, dust or high temperatures. Keep the
equipment away from motors or any other large magnetic equipment apparatus.
Connecting the Power Cables
1. Inside the darkroom, place the transilluminator on the roll-out tray. Connect the transilluminator to
one end of the jumper cable. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the interior of the
darkroom. Turn the UV transilluminator’s main power switch (green switch) ON.
2. If installing the LED White Light Plate, place the plate on top of the UV transilluminator and connect
the power cord coming from inside the darkroom to the back of the Plate.
3. If installing epi UV handheld lamps, place the lamps in the brackets located at the top of the
darkroom. Plug the handheld lamps into the outlets provided inside the darkroom. Place the power
switches located on the outside of the handheld lamps in the ON position.
4. Connect the main power cord from the back of the darkroom to a surge-protected power outlet.
Installing the Emission Filter
To install the 50mm
2
ethidium bromide (EtBr) filter:
1. Carefully remove filter from the protective
plastic case, holding the filter at the edges to
prevent placing fingerprints on the glass
surface.
Note: It may be necessary to remove the base
and camera assembly to insert new filters
(photograph shows camera and base removed).
2. The filter wheel is located inside the top of the
darkroom. Before placing the filter in the filter
wheel, ensure that the text on the edge of the
filter is positioned so it is right side up when
facing the installer.
3. Place the filter in the filter wheel.
4. Write the name of the filter on the appropriate
label at the front of the darkroom.