EpiChemi II Darkroom Set-Up & Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions before setting up and operating your EpiChemi II Darkroom to familiarize yourself with operation procedures.
EpiChemi II Darkroom Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Components ................................................................................... 2 Set-Up and Operating Instructions ................................................... 3 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 5 Replacement Parts ......................................................................
EpiChemi II Darkroom Introduction The EpiChemi II (EC2) Darkroom 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.
EpiChemi II Darkroom Components The EpiChemi II Darkroom is comprised of: Darkroom Cabinet The EpiChemi II Darkroom 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, mount and transilluminator. Filter Wheel The five-position filter wheel is designed for viewing many fluorescent and visible color stains. Rotate the dial to desired filter as required for you application.
EpiChemi II Darkroom Transilluminator Tray The slides forward and back for easy access to the transilluminator surface. See transilluminator documentation for specific transilluminator operating instructions. 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.
EpiChemi II Darkroom Always On - This setting overrides the safety switch with the transilluminator always in the on mode. Users should wear protective clothing and eyewear when the darkroom is in the Always On mode to prevent exposure to the UV. 3. The Overhead Light control knob has four options for providing overhead diffused 254 and 365nm UV and fluorescent white light for uniform epi-illumination.
EpiChemi II Darkroom Troubleshooting No power to darkroom cabinet. 1. Recheck main power cord connections to the both the EC2 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. Be sure the darkroom cabinets door is completely closed.
EpiChemi II Darkroom Technical Assistance UVP offers technical support for all of its products. If you have any questions about the products 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.
EpiChemi II Darkroom Wiring Diagram 7
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