07/02/2019
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Operation
Front Panel
Toggle the internal white lighting, used for gel placement and
visible imaging.
Toggle the UV transilluminator light on and off
Turning on the system
Turn on the system by plugging in the power cable, turning the mains power
on, and moving the red rocker switch at the rear of the system to the on
position.
Agarose gel Imaging
To Image a fluorescently stained agarose gel, follow the steps below:
1.
Turn on the system, camera and transilluminator.
2.
Ensure the camera mode is set to M as shown previously.
3.
Press the Live view button to display the camera image on the screen.
4.
Open the microDOC door (if a UV transilluminator is connected, this will
automatically shut off when the door is opened.
5.
Place the gel in the imaging area, if more light is needed for
placement, toggle the white light with the button shown above.