Gel Documentation System LBGD-T2016

Introduction

Gel Documentation System features a 9-megapixel camera that delivers highly detailed images with exceptional sensitivity. Its low-noise design minimizes background interference for cleaner, more accurate results. The optimized pixel sensor improves resolution and light sensitivity, producing sharp and clear gel and blot images. Our Gel Documentation System is ideal for CF488, CY2, CY3 fluorophore detection, gel documentation, and western blotting.

This gel documentation is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of modern laboratory operations, ensuring high precision, reliability, and ease of use for various experimental applications.

Applications

Gel Documentation System enables precise imaging and analysis of , , protein gels, and blot membranes using a high-sensitivity cooled camera. It is designed for gel documentation, western blot imaging, - protein analysis, chemiluminescence detection, and multi-colour fluorescence applications.

Specifications

Pixel Dimensions	3.76 × 3.76 µm
Resolution	9 Megapixels (3000 × 3000)
Camera Type	Cooled Camera
Readout Noise	2 e⁻ at 12 MHz
Dark Current	Less than 0.00015 e⁻/Pixel/sec at -30°C
Quantum Efficiency (QE)	90 %
Dynamic Range	4.8 OD
Pixel Density	16-Bit (65,536 Grey Scales)
Cooling System	Three-Stage Cooling
Lens Type	F0.95 Fast Lens
Lens Control	Software-Controlled Zoom
Focus Options	Autofocus and Manual Focus
Darkroom Type	Light-Tight Chamber
Sample Tray Layers	Four-Layer for Chemiluminescence
Chemiluminescence Imaging Area	180 × 160 mm
UV Transilluminator	210 × 260 mm (302 nm)
White Light Plate	190 × 260 mm
Fluorescence Plate	180 × 160 mm
Illumination – White	Dual Epi-White
Illumination – Blue	Dual Epi-Blue (CF488, CY2)
Illumination –Green	Dual Epi-Green (CY3)
Filter Wheel	5-Position Motorized Filter Wheel
Standard Filter Wavelength	590 nm
CF488 and CY2 Filter Wavelength	515 nm/ 20 Filter, 505 to 525 nm
CY3 Filter Wavelength	575 nm/ 20 Filter,565 to 585 nm
Interface	3.0
Software	Image Acquisition Software and Image Analysis Software
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity	20 to 80% RH (Non-Condensing)
Power Supply	AC 110 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	150 W
Dimensions (L × D × H)	430 × 360 × 700 mm
Weight	40 kg

Features

Integrated Epi-lights 

Motorized filter wheel 

Multi-layer tray 

UV protection shield 

User-friendly software 

FAQs

1. What is the main purpose of Gel Documentation System ?

Designed Gel Documentation System captures, documents, and analyses , , and protein gels with precision. It allows researchers to image chemiluminescence signals, perform western blot analysis, and visualize - gels with clarity. The system supports multi-colour fluorescence applications, making it ideal for CF488, CY2, and CY3 fluorophore detection. Its high-resolution cooled camera ensures low noise and excellent sensitivity. Integrated epi-light sources provide uniform illumination for fluorescence imaging. The multi-layer sample tray design enhances productivity by allowing multiple samples to be processed at once.

2. How does Gel Documentation System improve image quality?

Gel Documentation System delivers high-resolution images with exceptional detail. The system has an optimized dynamic range that captures faint and bright signals simultaneously without saturation. Its three-stage cooling reduces thermal noise, ensuring clean data even in long exposures. The fast F0.95 lens improves light collection for better sensitivity. Integrated filter wheel and epi-lights allow precise detection of multiple fluorophores. Software-controlled zoom and autofocus ensure sharp and reproducible results every time. This combination guarantees superior imaging performance for research and publication-quality documentation.

3. What illumination sources are used in Gel Documentation System ?

The Gel Documentation System includes epi-white, epi-blue, and epi-green LEDs to cover multiple fluorescence applications. These light sources are software controlled, allowing easy switching between different modes. A UV transilluminator with a 302 nm wavelength is built-in for nucleic acid gel imaging. The system also includes a white light plate for protein gels, minimizing UV exposure damage. With even and uniform lighting, users achieve accurate quantification and reproducible results. The use of LEDs ensures long life and low maintenance. Researchers benefit from an efficient, ready-to-use setup without external attachments.

4. What filters are available with Gel Documentation System ?

Gel Documentation System supports multiple filter positions to accommodate different fluorophores. A standard 590 nm filter is included for gel documentation applications using common dyes like ethidium bromide. Dedicated filters for CF488, CY2, and CY3 are also provided for precise fluorescence imaging. The filter wheel is easily expandable, offering up to eight positions for advanced users. Quick switching between filters saves time during multi-color experiments. Each filter is selected for high transmission and minimal bleed-through, ensuring accurate results. The system is ideal for labs working with multiplex detection workflows.

5. How user-friendly is Gel Documentation System ?

The Gel Documentation System allows easy image acquisition, exposure adjustment, and focusing. Users can control zoom, light source selection, and filter positioning directly through the interface. The automated functions help reduce operator error and increase reproducibility. The analysis software enables band quantification, molecular weight calculation, and comparative studies between samples. The light-tight darkroom eliminates external light interference, simplifying operation. Sample trays slide smoothly, making it easy to position gels for imaging. Overall, the system is designed to be accessible for both new users and experienced researchers.

6. What is the imaging capacity of Gel Documentation System ?

Engineered Gel Documentation System accommodates up to four-layer chemiluminescence trays with a maximum imaging area of 18 × 16 cm. The UV transilluminator covers 21 × 26 cm, suitable for large agarose gels. The white light plate and fluorescence plate also provide generous imaging areas. This versatility makes the system ideal for high-throughput experiments. Multiple gels or blots can be imaged in a single session, saving time and increasing efficiency. The large imaging area combined with high resolution ensures every band and signal is captured accurately.