EC3 Imaging System Set-Up & Operating Instructions UVP, LLC 2066 W 11th Street, Upland, CA Tel: (800) 452-6788 / (909) 946-3197 Fax: (909) 946-3597 Ultra-Violet Products Ltd. Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate, Nuffield Rd. Cambridge CB4 1TG UK Tel: +44(0)1223-420022 / Fax: +44(0)1223-420561 Web Site: www.uvp.
EC3 Imaging System Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Components ................................................................................... 2 Set-Up and Operating Instructions ................................................... 3 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 6 Repairs and Replacement Parts .....................................................
EC3 Imaging System Introduction The EC3 Imaging System is designed specifically for low light and fluorescence imaging and because of its light-tightness is particularly suitable for chemiluminescent applications. The special design accommodates a Benchtop Transilluminator on the convenient sliding tray for easy access. For chemiluminescent applications, the chemi sample tray can be lowered for sample positioning.
EC3 Imaging System Components Darkroom Cabinet The EC3 Imaging System is manufactured of stainless steel construction and fabricated to provide a light-tight chamber. The darkroom is ready to go with connections to a wall outlet, the camera and camera mount and transilluminator and connection to a computer. As shown on page 1, components of the darkroom include: Emission Filter Wheel The five-position emission filter wheel is designed for viewing many fluorescent and visible color stains.
EC3 Imaging System Gel Viewer The viewer opens for safe viewing of samples. The safety glass allows viewing without exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Sample Platform and White Light Plate The Sample Platform folds backwards against the back of the darkroom cabinet. A White Light Plate is built into the platform and is covered by a cover plate when the white light is not required.
EC3 Imaging System Operation 1. Turn on the master power switch on the front of the darkroom cabinet. Once the power is switched on, power is applied to all internal components and to the power port for the jumper power cable that supplies power to the transilluminator. 2.
EC3 Imaging System 5. The Transilluminator Tray accommodates a Benchtop UV Transilluminator. The tray moves forward or back for easy access to the transilluminator surface. NOTE: When using the transilluminator with the darkroom door open, UV exposure safety precautions, including protective eyewear and clothing, must be observed to prevent harmful ultraviolet radiation exposure. 6. The Sample Platform folds backwards against the back of the darkroom cabinet.
EC3 Imaging System Troubleshooting No power to darkroom cabinet. 1. Recheck main power cord connections to the both the darkroom and the wall power (surge protector). 2. Check the fuse located on the main power port. If the darkroom continues to blow fuses, call UVP Technical Support Department. Transilluminator will not turn on. 1. Check to make sure the darkroom cabinet’s door is completely closed.
EC3 Imaging System Switch Replacement Procedures Repairs and Replacement Parts For technical assistance, contact UVP’s offices listed in the Technical Assistance section. To order replacement parts, contact UVP’s Customer Service Department at the same locations. Switch Replacement Procedures The darkroom and transilluminator use the same power switch. To replace the power switch in the darkroom or transilluminator: 1.
EC3 Imaging System Technical Assistance UVP offers technical support for all of its products. If you have any questions about the product’s use, operation or repair, please call or fax UVP Customer Service or Technical Support at the following: If you are located in North America, South America, East Asia or Australia: If you are in Europe, Africa, the Middle East or Western Asia: Call (800) 452-6788 or (909) 946-3197 and ask for BioImaging Systems Technical Support.
