

A gel documentation system is an essential laboratory instrument used to visualize, capture, and analyze DNA, RNA, and protein samples separated through electrophoresis. It typically consists of a UV or LED transilluminator, a high-resolution camera, and specialized image analysis software. This system allows clear imaging of gels stained with various dyes, enabling accurate documentation and analysis of molecular biology experiments.
Gel documentation systems are widely used in research laboratories, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical industries, and academic institutions for applications such as DNA fingerprinting, PCR analysis, protein profiling, and quality control. They offer high sensitivity, precise image capture, and easy data storage, making them a reliable tool for routine molecular biology workflows as well as advanced research. Modern systems are compact, user-friendly, and designed to deliver sharp, publication-quality images with minimal effort.
Specification:
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Camera |
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Megapixels(Resolution) |
24 MP (6000 x 4000) |
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Pixel Size |
4.3 x 4.3 MM |
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File Format |
8 – Bit JPG & 14 – BIT RAW |
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Bit Depth |
255 & 16384 |
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Sensor |
CMOS |
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Dynamic Range |
>3.0 OD, 58 DB |
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Exposure Time (SECONDS) |
0.001 Seconds to Unlimited |
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Lens |
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Optical Zoom |
18 – 55 MM,3X,Manual |
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Aperture |
F3.5 |
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Operation |
Motorized Focus + Aperture |
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Filter Holder |
1,4 or 7 Filter Holder |
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Filters |
Red/Green/ Orange/Blue/Etc |
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ILLUMINATION |
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UV Transillumination Size |
20 x 20 cm or 21x 26 cm |
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Epi – illumination image size |
38 x 30 cm |
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Uv Transilluminator |
Sliding Pullout Drawer |
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UV illuminator Standard |
302 – 312 nm |
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Overhead Epi-White |
Yes |
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Overhead Epi-UV |
Optional |
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Red/Green/Blue Epi-Leds |
Optional |
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White/BlueTrans Light Table |
Optional |
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CABINET |
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Touch Screen |
Optional |
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Darkroom Cabinet |
Yes |
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UV Safely Interlock Switch |
Yes |
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Timer ForUV Light |
Yes |
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Front window |
Optional |
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Side Windows |
Optional |
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SOFTWARE |
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Gel Acquistion Software |
Yes |
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1D Gel analysis |
Optional (Lane Detection,Molecular Size, Analysis Report, Band Detection,3D View, Histogram) |
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Colony, Dot Blot & Array Anaysis |
Optional |
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2D Gel Analysis Software |
Optional |
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Image DataBase Software |
Optional |
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Computer |
Optional |
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Connectivity |
Optional |