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Bio-Rad Components for Older Model Spot Cutter User Manual

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Section 1
Introduction

1.1 General Description

The ProteomeWorks Spot Cutter System is a precision instrument for the accurate

location, excision and loading into microtiter plates (MTP) of protein spots after separation
on 2-D electrophoresis gels or PVDF membranes. The system has been designed to be both
robust in construction and simple to operate.

1.2 Components Checklist

The ProteomeWorks Spot Cutter System is shipped in two boxes under the catalog order

number 165-7009. The spot cutter instrument and accessories box is catalog number
165-7040 and the Camera System box is catalog number 165-7029.

1.3 Caution

It is detrimental to the system to leave the lighting on for more than 10 minutes at a time

as it may lead to permanent damage to sections of the system.

1.4 Moving The Spot Cutter

The System should be moved:

In the upright position.

By lifting and carrying from the base.

By placing down in the upright position on a stable and level surface.

Note: DO NOT move the system by lifting the system up by the camera arm.

1.5 Computer Recommendations

Processor

300 MMX or greater

2.1G Hard Drive or greater

RAM

64 Mb or greater

Screen Resolution

1024 x 768

Communication port

1 serial port is required

Add PCI Interface card (included with spot cutter)

2 Mb Video RAM

Operating system

Windows 98, NT, or 2000

1.6 Cutting Excision Sizes

Nominal Tip Size:

1.5 mm internal diameter:

Supplied with spot cutter

1.0 mm internal diameter:

Supplied with spot cutter

1.7 Power Setting

Nominal input voltage range from 100 V to 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)

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