Bio-Rad Components for Older Model Spot Cutter - Manual (Page 4)

Section 1
Introduction
1.1 General Description
The ProteomeWorks Spot Cutter System is a precision instrument for the accurate
location, excision and loading into microtiter plates (MTP) of protein spots after separation
on 2-D electrophoresis gels or PVDF membranes. The system has been designed to be both
robust in construction and simple to operate.
1.2 Components Checklist
The ProteomeWorks Spot Cutter System is shipped in two boxes under the catalog order
number 165-7009. The spot cutter instrument and accessories box is catalog number
165-7040 and the Camera System box is catalog number 165-7029.
1.3 Caution
It is detrimental to the system to leave the lighting on for more than 10 minutes at a time
as it may lead to permanent damage to sections of the system.
1.4 Moving The Spot Cutter
The System should be moved:
• In the upright position.
• By lifting and carrying from the base.
• By placing down in the upright position on a stable and level surface.
Note: DO NOT move the system by lifting the system up by the camera arm.
1.5 Computer Recommendations
Processor 300 MMX or greater
2.1G Hard Drive or greater
RAM 64 Mb or greater
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768
Communication port 1 serial port is required
Add PCI Interface card (included with spot cutter)
2 Mb Video RAM
Operating system Windows 98, NT, or 2000
1.6 Cutting Excision Sizes
Nominal Tip Size:
1.5 mm internal diameter: Supplied with spot cutter
1.0 mm internal diameter: Supplied with spot cutter
1.7 Power Setting
Nominal input voltage range from 100 V to 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
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