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UVITEC Cambridge FIREREADER MAX - User Manual

UVITEC Cambridge FIREREADER MAX
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

WARNING, SAFETY, LICENSE AGREEMENT

TRADEMARKS

Lists registered trademarks for operating systems, processors, and software.

End user license agreement

Legal agreement governing the use of the FireReader-FireReader 1D software.

COMPUTER CONFIGURATION

Minimum computer configuration - FireReader

Specifies the hardware requirements for running the FireReader system.

INSTALLING THE FIREREADER

Unpacking the system

Instructions for opening the box and verifying system contents.

Installing the hardware

Steps for physically setting up the FireReader hardware components.

FIREREADER 1 D SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Pre-requirement

Essential conditions and warnings before starting software installation.

Software installation - Preliminary steps

Initial steps and requirements for installing the Capt Advance software.

Windows XP and Vista warning

Warning about the "found new hardware wizard" during installation.

Software installation

Detailed steps for installing the FireReader 1D software from the CD.

USING THE DARKROOM

Warning while using the darkroom

Safety precautions and warnings related to UV illumination and darkroom use.

Control panel - FireReader D56 & D59 series

Description of the main switch and connections on the darkroom unit.

QUICK START

Taking your first picture

A brief guide to performing the initial image acquisition process.

NAVIGATING THE FIREREADER 1 D SOFTWARE

Access to the Exposure modules

How to access the Exposure section of the software interface.

EXPOSURE MENU

Auto-exposure

Feature to automatically calculate an ideal exposure time for image acquisition.

Manual exposure

Allows users to manually set the exposure time for image acquisition.

Serial exposure

Enables repetitive image acquisition for creating a series of images.

Focus point adjustment and motorized zoom controls

Adjusting lens settings like aperture, zoom, and focus for image clarity.

ANALYSIS MENU

Molecular weight analysis module

Module for calculating molecular weights of DNA/protein bands based on standards.

Colony counting analysis module

Module for counting and characterizing bacterial colonies in images.

Distance calculation module

Module for measuring distances between detected bands or spots.

Optical density 1 D analysis module

Module for quantifying band volume and concentration.

EDIT MENU

Text

Function to add text annotations and arrows to images.

Crop

Allows users to cut out a specific portion of an image.

Rotation

Function to rotate or mirror images for better viewing or analysis.

Pseudo color

Applies color palettes to monochrome images for enhanced visualization.

Positive;Negative

Sets band parameters for white/black backgrounds and vice-versa.

PROCESSING MENU

Merge marker

Combines a blot image with its marker image into a composite image.

Paste marker

Copies a marker from one image to a signal image.

Multiplex images

Combines multiple fluorescent channels into a single composite image.

Bioluminescence

Combines colored and monochrome images for bioluminescence visualization.

Subtract image

Subtracts one image from another, e.g., to remove noise.

Subtract background

Removes background clutter from images for better analysis.

Apply flat field

Corrects uneven illumination intensity across the image.

Remove artifacts

Removes dust or small defects from images.

ICON MENU

Open

Opens image files in various specified formats.

Save

Saves images to new files or updates existing ones.

Print

Prints previously opened images as they appear.

Settings

Adjusts system settings like filter controls and lens calibration.

THE UPPER IMAGE BAR

The Image Master

Provides information on image quality and dynamic range.

The Image Display

Enhances image display by modifying greyscale selection.

THE LOWER IMAGE BAR

Image compare

Compares two or more images in a single view.

Good laboratory practice file

Tracks image treatments performed with the software.

Copy

Copies image, table, or graph to the clipboard.

Autofit

Resizes the image to fit the monitor display area.

Zoom

Allows users to zoom in or out of the image.

THE APPLICATION PROTOCOL

What is an Application protocol

Defines pre-defined image acquisition parameters for specific applications.

Access to the Application protocol

How to access and select application protocols within the software.

Application protocol in details

Details the components and folders within an Application protocol.

MAINTENANCE

Camera room

Maintenance for the camera chamber, including temperature limits.

Working part

Cleaning instructions for the working tray using solvents or water.

Air admission grid

Maintenance of air admission grids, advising against obstruction and dust.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Electrical specifications

Details power supply requirements, fuses, voltage, and frequency.

Climatic conditions

Specifies operating altitude, humidity, and temperature limits.

SPARE PARTS

General advices

Advice on cleaning filters and keeping them dry.

Spare parts - FireReader series

Lists available spare parts for the FireReader D56 series with reference codes.

WARRANTY

General advices

General advice on warranty terms, exclusions, and user responsibilities.

CONFORMITY

UVITEC Cambridge FIREREADER MAX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandUVITEC Cambridge
ModelFIREREADER MAX
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish