C.B.S. Scientific DCX-800 - Manual (Page 5)

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SECTION 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction and Features
C.B.S. Scientific offers the Wide Dual Mini-Verticals are for performing SDS-Page,
acrylamide-nucleic acid separations and electro-blotting. The dual unit provides the
capability of running or blotting two gels simultaneously. Units include 2 blotting cas-
settes, 2 foam pads, and a white plastic reservoir conversion plate to allow for single
runs. The DCX-800C has a cooling base for temperature controlled runs.
This system is designed to be used with ClearPAGE™ precast gels. (See Table 1).
Hand-cast gels can also be run in this unit with the use of accessory combs, plates and
spacers.
Table 1: Features of Vertical Mini-Gel Systems
1.2 Specifications and Constructions
Constructions:
Buffer chamber, safety cover, core Polycarbonate/Polysulphone
Electrodes Pure Platinum wire .010” diameter
Power cords Silicone rated 7500VDC,
200mA, 65°C
Combs Teflon
Glass plates Soda-lime float glass & Borosilicate
Spacers PVC
Clamps Polypropylene, stainless steel
Safety Certification EN61010-1-1993 (IEC1010-1)
Table 2: Specifications
Model # DCX-800, DCX-800C
Shipping Weight 6 lbs
Overall Size W x D x H (cm) 22cm x 12.7cm x 15.4cm
Recommended buffer volumes:
Cathode reservoir
Anode reservoir
Total buffer volume for 2 blots
250mls
600mls (minimum) / 1100mls (maximum)
1.35 Liters
Slab gel run time 30-90 minutes
Blot run time 60-90 minutes
Handcast glass plate size (W x H) 15cm x 10cm
Voltage limit 300 V
Model # Single or
Dual
Plate Dimensions
(w x h)
Compatible
Precast Gels
Cooling
DCX-800
DCX-800C
Dual 15cm x 10cm ClearPAGE™ - 15cm(w)
NuPAGE Midi-Gels
Cooling base (in DCX-
800C only)