UVP Benchtop UV Transilluminator - Manual (Page 3)

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.
The 302nm UV back-illumination included in all Benchtop Transilluminators provides a highly sensitive
method to detect double-stranded nucleic acids that have been labeled with fluorescent dyes such as
ethidium bromide or acridine orange. Single stranded nucleic acids may be detected, but with a lower
excitation wavelength more sensitive for nucleic acid visualization than the 365nm model.
NOTE: Though UVP refers to the mid-range UV waveband as 302nm, others refer to this region as 300nm
or 312nm. The spectral output of all these regions is the same.
Important Safety Information
A Word of Caution: All UVP Benchtop 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. It is preferable that the transilluminator be installed and operated in a darkroom where access and
exposure is limited while the unit is in operation. If a darkroom is unavailable, UVP offers a Darkroom which
provides protection from accidental exposure. For part numbers of the Darkroom, contact UVP. Each transillu-
minator is shipped a UV Blocking Cover. Even though this cover blocks the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the
unit, UV Blocking Eyewear should be worn as well. UVP has a complete line of UV Blocking Eyewear:
Spectacles, Goggles, and Faceshield designed for this purpose. For part numbers, see Section 9.
Description/Specifications
Single UV Benchtop Transilluminator
The dimensions of the Single UV Benchtop Transilluminator models are:
Width: 13.25” (33.7cm) / Depth: 9.50” (24.1cm) / Height: 4.75” (12.1cm)
Nominal
Model Part Number Volt/Hz/Amp Wavelength Filter Size # of Tubes Intensity Style
M-15E 95-0218-01 115/60/0.7 302nm 15 x 15cm 5 x 8W Single
95-0218-02 230/50/0.6
95-0218-03 100/50-60/0.8
M-15 95-0219-01 115/60/0.7 302nm 15 x 15cm 5 x 8W Hi/Lo
95-0219-02 230/50/0.6
95-0219-03 100/50-60/0.8
M-20E 95-0210-01 115/60/0.7 302nm 20 x 20cm 6 x 8W Single
95-0210-02 230/50/0.6
95-0210-03 100/50-60/0.8
M-20 95-0216-01 115/60/0.7 302nm 20 x 20cm 6 x 8W Hi/Lo
95-0216-02 230/50/0.6
95-0216-03 100/50-60/0.8
M-26E 95-0221-01 115/60/0.7 302nm 21 x 26cm 6 x 8W Single
95-0221-02 230/50/0.6
95-0221-03 100/50-60/0.8
M-26 95-0222-01 115/60/0.7 302nm 21 x 26cm 6 x 8W Hi/Lo
95-0222-02
95-0222-03
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