Bio-Rad Gel Doc™ XR+ System User Manual
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Note: When using the white light, you must turn ON the UV transilluminator after removing the
sample.
12. The system will automatically acquire a reference image, and a flat-fielded corrected image
of the sample will be generated for you to save and analyze.
13. For additional details on flat fielding please refer to the Quantity One Software Manual. You may
also click on the Quantity One Help button for a detailed description.
5.2 Cutting Gels
1. Open the drawer until it is fully extended and the Trans UV LED stops blinking.
2. Place the clear acrylic UV protection screen in the horizontal slot in the inside of the drawer facing
the transilluminator.
!! CAUTION!! !! VORSICHT !!
WARNING: EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. PLEASE
WEAR PROPER UV PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND FACE AND EYE SHIELDS WHEN
CUTTING GELS. THE UV SHIELD PROVIDED WITH THE SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE
PROTECTION AGAINST UV GENERATED BY THIS SYSTEM.
3. Press the Trans UV button to turn on the UV illumination.
4. Cut the gel.
5. Press the Trans UV button and the UV transilluminator will turn off. Remove the acrylic UV
protection shield before closing the drawer.
Clear acrylic UV
protection screen