Bio-Rad Components for Older Model Spot Cutter User Manual
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General Description ..........................................................1
1.2
Components Received ....................................................1
1.3
Common Re-order Parts ..................................................1
1.4
Physical Description ........................................................1
1.5
Specifications ..................................................................2
1.6
Safety ..............................................................................2
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Unpacking the Enclosure..................................................3
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Remove the Door ............................................................4
2.3
Installing the UV Lights ....................................................4
2.4
Installing the Bandpass Filter ............................................6
2.5
Spot Cutter Installation ....................................................7
2.6
Installing the Enclosure Cabinet........................................7
2.7
Software Setup ................................................................7
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Setting Aperture for White and UV Lights Settings ..........8
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Toggle Switch for White or UV Lights ..............................9
3.3
Checklist for Operation in UV Light Mode ......................10
3.4
Checklist for Operation in White Light Mode ..................11
3.5
Calibration ......................................................................11
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Calibration and the UV Light Option ..............................12
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Acquire Fluorescent Image in Basic Excision Tool ..........12
4.3
Cutting Spots From Fluorescent STained Gels in
Basic Excision Tool ........................................................13
4.4
Re-cuts in Basic Excision Tool........................................13
4.5
Begin/Resume and Pause Buttons ................................17
4.6
Confirm Cuts ..................................................................17
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Calibration and the UV Light Option ..............................18
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Acquire Fluorescent Image in Basic Excision Tool ..........19
5.3
Re-cuts in Integrated Excision Tool ................................20
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Begin/Resume and Pause Buttons ................................24
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Confirm Cuts ..................................................................24