Benchtop UV Transilluminator Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UVP TRANSILLUMINATOR TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ITS OPERATION. UVP, LLC 2066 W 11th Street, Upland, CA Tel: (800) 452-6788 / (909) 946-3197 Fax: (909) 946-3597 Ultra-Violet Products Ltd., Trinity Hall Farm Estate, Unit 1, Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK Tel: +44(0)1223-420022 / Fax: +44(0)1223-420561 Web Site: www.uvp.
CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 1 Description/Specifications .....................................................................................................
Benchtop UV Transilluminators Page 1 Introduction The UVP Benchtop Transilluminator Series offers the researcher uniform and intense sources of ultraviolet light (radiation) in a compact package. Their special design emits either one, two or three high intensity excitation UV wavelengths for back-illumination of transparent fluorescent materials.
Benchtop UV Transilluminators Page 2 2UV Benchtop Transilluminator The physical dimensions of all models are: Width: Depth: Height: 13.25” (33.7cm) 9.50” (24.1cm) 4.75” (12.1cm) Model Part Number Nominal Volt/Hz/Amp LM-20E 95-0212-01 95-0212-02 95-0212-03 LM-26E 95-0223-01 95-0223-02 95-0223-03 Wave-Length Filter Size #of Tubes/ Wavelength 115/60/0.7 230/50/0.6 100/50-60/0.8 302nm/365nm 20 x 20cm 6 x 8W/302nm 5 x 8W/365nm 115/60/0.7 230/50/0.6 100/50-60/0.
Benchtop UV Transilluminators Page 3 Ultraviolet Spectral Output Charts Transilluminator Operation Single UV Benchtop Transilluminator Place the transilluminator on a level work surface. Be sure that an air space exists around the bottom of the work surface. This space allows for the proper air circulation through the unit. Plug the female end of the power cord into the transilluminator.
Benchtop UV Transilluminators Page 4 Place gel/sample on the filter area. It is recommended to place the gels on a UVP Gel-Tray (see Section 10 for part number) to protects filter surface from cuts and scratches. It is recommended that gloves be worn to avoid contact with gel and staining agents. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON. The UV tubes within the unit should be glowing beneath the filter after a momentary flickering during the start-up period. After viewing/photographing the sample, turn the unit off.
Benchtop UV Transilluminators Single UV Transilluminator Schematics 2UV Transilluminator Schematics Page 5
Benchtop UV Transilluminators 3UV Transilluminator Schematics Page 6
Benchtop UV Transilluminators Page 7 Replacing the UV Tubes In the Single UV Benchtop Transilluminator Disconnect the transilluminator from the electrical supply. A phillips head screwdriver is required to remove the filter cover. Carefully twist the UV tubes from their sockets. Fit with the proper replacement tubes. Refer to Section 10 for ordering information. In the 2UV Benchtop Transilluminator Care must be taken to replace the proper UV wavelength tube into the proper socket location.
Benchtop UV Transilluminators Page 8 Replacement Parts and Accessories For replacement parts or components not shown here, please call UVP Customer Service or place of purchase. Please have the model number available when you call.
Warranty UVP, LLC warrants its Ultraviolet Transilluminators to be free of detects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty of UVP shall be of no force and effect if buyer has modified or damaged the product. Tubes and filters are warranted for 90 days. All warranties or merchantability and fitness for any purpose and all other warranties, expressed or implied, except those expressly set forth herein, are deemed waived and excluded.
