UVP DigiDoc-It Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

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DigiDoc-It® Imaging System
Set-Up and Operating Instructions
UVP, LLC
Ultra-Violet Products Ltd.
2066 W. 11th Street
Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate
Upland, CA 91786
Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK
Phone: (800) 452-6788 / (909) 946-3197
Phone: +44(0)1223-420022
Fax: (909) 946-3597
Fax: +44(0)1223-420561
Web Site: www.uvp.com
81-0218-01 Rev. K

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  • Page 1 DigiDoc-It® Imaging System Set-Up and Operating Instructions UVP, LLC Ultra-Violet Products Ltd. 2066 W. 11th Street Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate Upland, CA 91786 Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK Phone: (800) 452-6788 / (909) 946-3197 Phone: +44(0)1223-420022 Fax: (909) 946-3597 Fax: +44(0)1223-420561 Web Site: www.uvp.com...
  • Page 2 DigiDoc-It Imaging System Introduction The DigiDoc-It Imaging System is a basic gel imaging system designed to fit over any of UVP’s optional High Performance UV Transilluminators or optional Benchtop UV Transilluminator and drawer combination. The system combines:  Hood enclosure ...
  • Page 3: Operating System Requirements

    The digital color camera includes a zoom lens. The EtBr filter, orange-colored UV blocking band pass filter, is installed inside the hood at the UVP factory. The filter is used to absorb UV and IR radiation from the transilluminator and to enhance the orange/pink bands generated by Ethidium Bromide stained gels.
  • Page 4: System Setup

    Transilluminator, the optional drawer is required. CAUTION: All UVP Transilluminators are powerful sources of UV radiation that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin. Before operating any unit, be sure all personnel in the area are properly protected. UV Blocking Eyewear is highly recommended and should be worn.
  • Page 5: Camera Assembly

    Plug the camera’s power supply into a wall outlet or surge-protector receptacle. Note: The Ethidium Bromide filter is installed inside the hood enclosure at the UVP factory. If the filter needs to be replaced, turn the hood upside down. Loosen screws and slide the filter into the filter tray. Retighten screws and place the hood upright.
  • Page 6: System Operation

    Turn Off the UV Transilluminator.  Place the gels onto the UV Transilluminator.  Place the DigiDoc-It hood over the UV Transilluminator.  Turn On the UV Transilluminator.  Use the Gel Viewport Window to view the positioning of the gels. (Slide away the Viewport cover to view the gel and then replace the cover when ready to capture the image.)
  • Page 7: Camera Operation

    DigiDoc-It Imaging System Camera Operation NOTE: Do not use the Doc-It software while the camera dial is set to movie mode as doing so may result in an error.  To use the camera, open the camera cap on top of the hood.
  • Page 8 DigiDoc-It Imaging System Preview Window with Manual Focus  When satisfied with the previewed image, select Capture in the Camera Control Window Optional Camera Setup (Image Acquisition) If operating the camera in automatic mode is not sufficient for the application, try utilizing the manual mode to gain additional camera control.
  • Page 9: Service Procedures

    Replacement Parts and Accessories Accessories are available for use with the DigiDoc-It Imaging Systems. Contact UVP’s offices at the telephone numbers below for replacement parts for DigiDoc-It equipment. For transilluminator replacement parts, refer to the separate manual for the transilluminators included with your shipment.
  • Page 10: Technical Assistance

    UVP offers technical support on all of its products. If there are questions about the product’s use, operation or repair, please contact our offices at the locations below, or go to UVP’s web site and click the Tech Support >...

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