Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - ChemiDoc MP System
The ChemiDoc MP system is a full-feature instrument for gel or western blot imaging. It is designed to address...
Its features are based on CCD high-resolution, high-sensitivity detection technology, and modular options to accommodate a wide range of samples and support multiple detection methods. The system is controlled by Image Lab™ software to optimize performance for fast, integrated, and automated image capture and analysis of various samples.
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Features of ChemiDoc MP System
- Multiple imaging capabilities — the ChemiDoc MP imager can accommodate a variety of sample types and detection methods including multiplex fluorescent western blotting. It is the perfect imager to accompany your protein and DNA electrophoresis runs as well as your western blotting experiments. It delivers quantitative, reproducible results for fluorescence, chemiluminescence, and colorimetric detection
- Stain-free technology — UV-induced fluorescence labeling of proteins in the stain-free gels allows a 2 hr Coomassie gel-staining protocol to be condensed into a 5 min stain-and-image step. Stain-free gels are western blot compatible — using the V3 Western Workflow™, check your electrophoresis results and blot transfer quality prior to western blotting
- High-sensitivity blot detection — the ChemiDoc MP imaging system offers advanced detection technology that determines optimal exposure, even for faint or intense samples. Superior sensitivity is achieved for chemiluminescence and multiplex fluorescence detection and for colorimetric gel and blot documentation
- Superior image quality — resolution remains at its highest without creating artifacts, even when zooming in. Exceptional dynamic range enables visualization of even the faintest protein bands. Image Lab software analyzes data and enables image editing and marking to achieve publication quality without exporting to other programs
- Ease of Use — precalibrated system provides the precise focus for any zoom setting or sample height; automated hands-free operation ensures consistent, reproducible, and high-throughput performance
General Specifications
Depth | 36 cm |
Height | 96 cm |
Width | 60 cm |
Power Requirements | 110/115/230 VAC nominal |
Weight | 32 kg |
Additional Specifications
Applications
Chemiluminescence: Yes
Fluorescence: Yes
Colorimetry/densitometry: Yes
Gel documentation: Yes
Hardware Specifications
Maximum sample size: 28 x 36 cm
Maximum imaging area: 26 x 35 cm
Excitation source: Trans-UV (302 nm included; 254 nm and 365 nm available as options) and epi-white; optional trans-white conversion screen, XcitaBlue™ conversion screen, and epi-red, -green, and -blue LED modules
Illumination control: 8 modes available. Trans-UV, epi-white, and no illumination for chemiluminescence are standard; epi-red, epi-green, epi-blue, trans-white, and XcitaBlue conversion screens are optional
Detector: Supercooled CCD
Image resolution :4 megapixels
Pixel size (H x V): 6.45 x 6.45 µm
Cooling system: Peltier
Camera cooling temperature: –30°C absolute and regulated
Filter holder: 6 positions (5 for filters, 1 without filter for chemiluminescence)
Emission filters: 1 included (standard), 4 optional
Dynamic range: >4.0 orders of magnitude
Pixel density (gray levels): 65,535
Dynamic flat fielding: Application specific, for all applications
Operating Ranges
Operating voltage: 110/115/230 VAC nominal
Operating temperature: 10–28°C (21°C recommended)
Operating humidity, noncondensing: <70%
Automation Capabilities
Workflow automated selection: Application driven, user selected or recalled by a protocol
Workflow automated execution: Controlled by a protocol via application-specific setup for image area, illumination source, filter, analysis, and reporting
Workflow reproducibility: 100% repeatability via recallable protocols; from image capture to quantitative analysis and reports
Autofocus (patent pending): Precalibrated focus for any zoom setting or sample height
Image flat fielding**: Dynamic; precalibrated and optimized for every application
Autoexposure: 2 user-defined modes (intense or faint bands)