Bio-Rad Gel Doc™ XR+ System - Manual (Page 28)

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Note: When using the White Light, you must turn ON the UV Transilluminator after
removing the sample.
12. The system will automatically acquire a reference image and a flat-fielded corrected image
of the sample will be generated for you to save and analyze.
13. For additional details on Flat Fielding please refer to the Quantity One  Software Manual.
You may also click on the Quantity One  HELP button for a detailed description.
5.2 Cutting gels
1. Open the drawer until it is fully extended and the UV Trans LED stops blinking.
2. Place the clear acrylic UV protection screen in the horizontal slot in the inside of the
drawer facing the transilluminator.
!! CAUTION!! !! VORSICHT !!
WARNING: EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH.
PLEASE WEAR PROPER UV PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND FACE AND EYE
SHIELDS WHEN CUTTING GELS. THE UV SHIELD PROVIDED WITH THE
SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE PROTECTION AGAINST UV GENERATED BY
THIS SYSTEM.
3. Press the UV Trans button to turn on the UV illumination.
4. Cut the gel.
5. Press the UV Trans button and the UV transilluminator will turn off. Remove the acrylic
UV protection shield before closing the drawer.