Changing the light sources
Both trans (transmitted) and epi (incident) light sources are available for exposure with the ImageQuant
LAS 4000.
Peak wavelengthNameType
312 nmUV transilluminator
Transmitted
-White light table
365 nmUV Epi light
Incident
460 nmBlue Epi light
520 nmGreen Epi light
630 nmRed Epi light
710 nmNIR Epi light
-White Epi light
Changing the transmitted light source
1
If no transmitted light source is currently in place inside the instrument, proceed to step 4.
2
Turn the lever holding the transmitted light source to unlock it.
3
Pull out the transmitted light source carefully along the guide while holding it with both hands.
4
Push the new transmitted light source in along the guide at the bottom of the IDX.
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4 Operation
4.2 Preparation
4.2.2 Preparing the ImageQuant LAS 4000 for exposure