gel documentation systems

The UVIpro range is a series of highly sophisticated gel documentation systems for top quality image capture and analysis. Encompassing a comprehensive range of options from the basic and inexpensive UVIpro Bronze to the state of the art UVIpro Platinum, all UVIpro’s are operated from a PC with dedicated software and allow very precise optimisation of the image prior to printing or analysis.

The basic UVIpro design includes a CCD camera (with PCI acquisition card or firewire connection), darkroom cabinet, UV transilluminator, zoom lens, uv/ir filter, thermal video printer and acquisition/basic analysis software package. With choices of camera, darkroom cabinet, zoom lens, filter and UV transilluminator, UVIpro offers the broadest possible range of specifications and price.

A system for every application and budget!

The UVIpro range includes systems for almost any fluorescence imaging application and budget. Comprising a number of interchangeable modules, there are many choices of UVIpro, from basic, inexpensive models up to the most advanced and sophisticated systems available. For simplicity, the UVIpro range is divided into four main models, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

State of the art design

The top of the range UVIpro Platinum incorporates the very best available options throughout. The DBT2000 is the most advanced, efficient and versatile darkroom cabinet available, while the superb quality 14-bit, ultra-high resolution camera is the best available for gel documentation. The motorised zoom lens is easily controlled from the user-friendly software screen and the standard filter offers the highest signal to background ratio available for ethidium bromide detection. These features combine to make UVIpro Platinum the most advanced and sophisticated gel documentation system available.

Easy, intuitive operation

As with the stand-alone UVIdoc system, UVIpro has all the benefits of speed and simplicity. With minimal learning curve and intuitive, icon-driven software, a high quality print out or TIFF file archive can be produced in seconds. UVIpro may be easily used at a number of levels, ranging from simple push button operation to highly precise image optimisation. The live image is viewed on the computer screen and optimised via precise and user-friendly slider bar controls.

CCD Cameras:

UVIpro Bronze, Silver, Gold:

Resolution: 762 x 582
Dynamic range: 8-bit (256 grey levels)

UVIpro Platinum:

Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Dynamic range: 14-bit (16,384 grey levels)

Darkroom cabinets:

DBT-2000: Advanced ultra-light tight design – Transilluminator (mini-unit) fully enclosed, on convenient pull-out tray – Overhead (epi-) white light as standard and UV light as option – Filter wheel (three positions) – switch-able UV safety door interlock – Lighting options controlled from convenient external switch panel.

DBT-08: Simple “classic” design – Compact size, fits onto mini (BXT/BTS) sized transilluminators – UV safety door interlock – overhead (epi-) white light. 

DST-15: Simple “classic” design – Standard size, fits onto standard (SXT/STS) sized transilluminators – UV safety door interlock – Overhead (epi-) white light. 

HC 40: Basic camera hood as used with UVIsave system (p8) – Lightweight and strong ABS construction – Carrying handle for easy portability – Usable with any transilluminator.