Operating instructions
Hood Enclosure
The DigiDoc-It hood enclosure includes a cap for pro-
tecting the camera from laboratory elements. The soft
rubber viewport allows researchers to view samples
prior to capturing images. The slide closure under
the viewport minimizes ambient light when taking
pictures. The lightweight door provides access to
the enclosure interior for placement of samples
on the transilluminator surface.
The DigiDoc-It drawer fits under the hood enclosure
and accommodates a compact Benchtop UV Tran-
silluminator.
Camera, Diopter & UV Filter
The digital color camera (camera style pictured may
differ from purchased camera) includes built-in opti-
cal zoom lens. A UV filter and close-up diopter are
connected to the lens at UVPs factory.
The orange-colored UV blocking band pass filter is
used to absorb UV and IR radiation from the transillu-
minator and to enhance the orange/pink bands gen-
erated by ethidium bromide stained gels. The filter,
threaded onto the front of the zoom lens, can be re-
moved when imaging non-fluorescent media (protein
gels, colony plates, etc.) in order to produce brighter
images.
The zoom lens is also fitted with a close-up diopter. It
is for focusing on objects at the focus length of the
system.
Doc-It Acquisition Software
The Doc-It software loads onto your existing com-
puter. The software controls cameras acquisition
functions as well as enhancement and anlaysis fea-
tures. For information on installation and use of the
software, refer to the Doc-It Acquisition and 1D Analy-
sis Software Manual.
Transilluminator
An ultraviolet transilluminator may be shipped with your
system. The transilluminator includes an ultraviolet
blocking cover; however, the cover should be removed
when the transilluminator is used with the system.
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DigiDoc-It Systems
UV Blocking Filter
Transilluminator
Clear UV Blocking Cover