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BIO RAD ChemiDoc Touch User Manual

BIO RAD ChemiDoc Touch
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ChemiDoc
Touch Imaging System
with Image Lab
Touch Software
User Guide
Version 1.2

Table of Contents

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BIO RAD ChemiDoc Touch Specifications

General IconGeneral
Detection MethodCCD Camera
Screen Size10.1 inches
Touch ScreenYes
SoftwareImage Lab Touch Software
Imaging Area20 x 20 cm
Pixel Depth16-bit
Imaging TypeFluorescence, Chemiluminescence, Colorimetric
ApplicationWestern Blotting
ConnectivityUSB
Light SourcesUV, White Light
CoolingThermoelectric Cooling
Dynamic Range4.8 OD
SensitivityHigh sensitivity

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Important Safety Information

Crucial guidelines for safe operation and user protection, including UV radiation hazards.

Instrument Safety Warnings

Specific warnings related to the instrument's operation and potential hazards.

Power Safety Information

Details on electrical safety, voltage, and fuse handling for the instrument.

Introduction to the ChemiDoc Touch System

Product Features

Overview of the system's capabilities, including camera and illumination sources.

Front Panel Components

Identification and description of the instrument's front panel controls and indicators.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical parameters and capabilities of the imaging system.

Image Lab Touch Software Overview

Starting Image Lab Touch

Instructions on how to initiate and launch the Image Lab Touch software.

Setting the System Date and Time

Procedure for configuring the system's date and time settings.

Touch Screen Actions

Explanation of basic touch gestures used to interact with the software interface.

Entering Text on Screen

Guidance on using the on-screen keyboard and keypad for data input.

Acquiring an Image

Workflow for Acquiring a Chemiluminescent Image

Step-by-step guide for capturing chemiluminescent images with the system.

About Exposure Times for Chemiluminescent Images

Explanation of exposure settings and their impact on image quality.

Acquiring Images

Final steps to capture an image after setting acquisition parameters.

Viewing Images

About Image View

Description of the Image View screen for detailed image inspection and manipulation.

The Gallery

Overview of the Gallery screen for managing and viewing acquired images.

Adjusting How Images Are Displayed

Methods for optimizing image appearance using brightness, contrast, and histogram tools.

Excising Bands

Excising Bands from Samples

Procedures for cutting out specific bands from gels.

Excising Bands on a Chemi/UV/Stain-Free Tray

Specific safety and operational guidelines for using the Chemi/UV/Stain-Free tray.

Exporting Images

Exporting to a USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive

Steps to save images to portable storage devices.

Exporting to a Shared Folder

Process for transferring images to network or stand-alone computer folders.

Appendix A: Maintaining the Imaging System

Updating Image Lab Touch Software

Procedure for installing software updates for the imaging system.

Replacing the UV Transilluminator Bulbs

Guide on how to replace the UV light source bulbs in the instrument.

Replacing the Fuses

Instructions for safely replacing internal fuses in the imager.

Appendix B: Ordering Information

Appendix C: Exporting to a Shared Folder

To create a shared folder on a Mac computer

Steps for setting up a shared folder on macOS for image export.

To create a shared folder on a Windows computer

Steps for setting up a shared folder on Windows for image export.

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