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Ultraviolet Products for Life Science
Ultraviolet Products for Life Science
Spectronics Corporation is a prominent manufacturer of ultraviolet products for life science and laboratory applications. Their offerings include UV lamps, transilluminators, crosslinkers, and fluorescence analysis cabinets, with most products being UL listed, CSA approved, and CE approved, ensuring quality and reliability.
Transilluminators are crucial for visualizing molecular samples in life science labs. They come in various series, each with unique features:
- Standard Series: 15-watt models with high UV intensities, available in different wavelengths and filter sizes.
- Bi-O-Vision™ Series: Combines UV and white light sources with variable intensity control.
- Select™ Series: Cost-effective models with single or dual wavelengths.
- Slimline™ Series: Suitable for small samples, available in various UV wavelengths.
- Diffusing Screen: Ensures uniform UV emission and enhances photographic image quality.
- LONGLIFE™ Filter Glass: Inhibits solarization longer than traditional filters.
- Cooling Fan: Keeps filter glass temperature low to prevent heat buildup.
- Variable-Intensity Control: Allows continuous intensity adjustments for optimal sample preparation.
- UV-Blocking Cover: Protects users from radiation and prevents accidental damage.
The catalog details various models within each series, specifying wavelengths, filter sizes, and features. For instance, the Standard Series includes fixed and variable-intensity models, while the Bi-O-Vision™ Series offers dual-light convenience.
Spectronics Corporation offers a comprehensive range of ultraviolet products designed for life science researchers. Their transilluminators deliver optimal performance, ensuring clear and reproducible results with minimal UV damage to samples.
Two main product lines are discussed: Spectrolinker™ and Select™ Series. These devices are used for covalently binding nucleic acids to membranes using UV light, enhancing hybridization signal sensitivity. The Spectrolinker™ Series is noted for its rugged design and precise UV dosage measurements, while the Select™ Series offers a cost-effective alternative with similar features.
These workstations allow for the viewing and documentation of electrophoretically separated nucleic acids. They feature darkroom cabinets with options for UV lamps and are suitable for various applications, including forensic investigation and gel electrophoresis. Different series of cabinets are designed for specific sample sizes and UV wavelength requirements.
The document details accessories such as hinged UV-blocking covers and UV-transmitting filter protectors, which enhance user safety and protect equipment from damage. These accessories fit various models and series, providing additional functionality and protection.
The document outlines the applications of UV crosslinkers and fluorescence analysis workstations, including DNA and RNA crosslinking, PCR decontamination, and gene mapping. It emphasizes the importance of precise UV dosage and the benefits of using advanced microprocessor controllers for error-free results.
The CX-20 workstation is designed for optimal comfort and safety, eliminating blue haze interference for maximum fluorescent contrast. It features push-button wavelength selection and internal white light control, equipped with 8-watt LW (365nm), SW (254nm), and white light tubes, with double-tiered soft rubber curtains for easy access and complete shielding from external light.
The MiniMAX™ Series offers compact, lightweight, and portable UV lamps available in 4-watt and 5-watt models with long-wave, short-wave, and dual wavelength options. They feature a unique shadow box design to block room light and enhance material glow, ideal for various scientific applications. The lamps provide 4 to 6 hours of use and come with an AC adapter, carrying strap, and travel pouch.
The E-Series lamps offer combinations of long, medium, and short wave UV with a corrosion-resistant aluminum reflector for optimized UV irradiance. They are available with integrally filtered or unfiltered tubes and feature color-coded on/off switches. The anodized-aluminum housing is rugged and durable, with an optional lamp stand for hands-free operation.
The X-Series lamps are designed for high-intensity, wide-area UV coverage, available in various combinations of UV wavelengths. They feature a corrosion-resistant aluminum reflector and LONGLIFE™ filter glass for high UV intensity. These lamps are suitable for applications requiring a darkened environment and offer easy wavelength interchangeability.
Spectroline® digital radiometers are available in four series, offering features for measuring UV and visible light sources. The AccuMAX™ series includes advanced microprocessor-controlled meters with interchangeable sensor detectors and software-driven functions. All radiometers are housed in durable polycarbonate, lightweight, and portable, with high-quality interference filters for accurate measurements.
- Accuracy of ±5% traceable to NIST standards.
- Available in standard and extended range versions.
- Sealed silicone diode sensors with water-resistant housing.
- Auto-zeroing, excellent linearity, and cosine response.
- Powered by two 9V alkaline batteries.
- Two models: XF-1000 for fluorescent UV tubes and XR-1000 for HID UV bulbs.
- Software-driven functions with user-customized settings and three main operation modes.
- Large monochrome LCD screen with automatic shutoff and power save features.
- Designed for laboratory and life science applications.
- Available in single-wavelength and dual-wavelength versions.
- Water-resistant with superior bandpass interference filters.
- Absolute Data/Normal: Measures real-time light exposure.
- Automatic Zero: Subtracts ambient light for relative measurements.
- Integration: Sums cumulative UV light exposure over time.
- Accuracy better than ±5% with NIST standards.
- Measures short wave, long wave, and solar UV ranges.
- Powered by four 1.5V alkaline or rechargeable NiCad batteries.
- Designed to protect against UV light sources.
- Includes spectacles, goggles, and face shields meeting ANSI and OSHA standards.
- 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects.
- Excludes consumable components like tubes and bulbs.
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About Spectronics Corporation Spectronics Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality ultraviolet products for the life science and laboratory fields. For today’s researcher, Spectronics offers a wide range of products that includes UV lamps, transilluminators, crosslinkers, fluorescence analysis viewing cabinets and photo-documentation workstations. These state-of-the-art products are built to exacting standards and are used for applications that demand uncompromising quality and reliability. Most of our models are UL listed, CSA approved and CE approved. Spectronics’ modern,...
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Transilluminators Product Lines Standard Series • 15-watt models provide higher UV intensities • Models are available in various UV wavelengths, filter sizes, timer options and UV-blocking covers Bi-O-Vision™ Series • 8-watt UV and white light tubes provide dual light sources in one transilluminator • Available with and without variable intensity control and equipped with UV-blocking cover Background Used for the visualization of molecular samples, transilluminators have become indispensable tools in today’s life science laboratories. They are also ideal for use in forensic science, fluorescence...
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Transilluminators Ultraviolet Known for their exceptional performance and durability, Spectroline® transilluminators are designed to deliver optimal UV intensity and extremely uniform UV emission to guarantee clear and reproducible results. Spectroline transilluminators provide maximum fluorescent response for nanogram sensitivity with minimal UV damage to samples with a variety of choices in wavelength, wattage, filter size and variable intensity controls. Each unit offers high intensity, uniform UV emission and cool operation. They feature a wide variety of UV filter glass sizes to accommodate...
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Transilluminators Standard Series, Single Wavelength UV • • • • • • 15-watt units provide high UV intensity Fixed-intensity models include TS-, TC-, TR- and TL-series Variable-intensity models with UV-blocking cover include TV-series Models accommodate a variety of sample sizes Housing dimensions (W x L x H): 18.5" x 19.25" x 4", 34.3 x 48.9 x 10.2cm Available in 120V/60Hz, 230V/50Hz, 240V/50Hz and 100V/50-60Hz Our high power (15-watt) Standard Series units provide unsurpassed UV intensities and UV irradiance to produce brilliant fluorescent responses and highest clarity. Ideal for revealing even...
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Transilluminators Bi-O-Vision™ Series, UV/White Light Combination • • • • • 8-watt units provide standard UV intensity Side-by-side UV/white filter sections Available in fixed and variable intensity models Housing dimensions (W x L x H): 18.5" x 19.25" x 4", 34.3 x 48.9 x 10.2cm Available in 120V/60Hz, 230V/50Hz, 240V/50Hz and 100V/50-60Hz Bi-O-Vision UV/white light transilluminators offer both medium wave UV (312nm) and white light for dual-light convenience in one box. Each side of the sample platform fits samples up to 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm). For added safety, only UV or white light can be...
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Transilluminators Ideal For Working With Mini Gels! Slimline™ Series, Single Wavelength UV V • • • • • Ideal for mini gels and samples Cost effective unit with (4) 8-watt UV tubes Fixed-intensity models include TE-series in various wavelengths Housing dimensions (W x L x H): 11.5” x 14” x 2.5”, 29.2 x 35.6 x 5.7cm Available in 120V/60Hz, 230V/50Hz, 240V/50Hz and 100V/50-60Hz Slimline Series™ transilluminators feature a small filter glass that measures 4.3” x 5.5” (11 x 14 cm), making them ideal for working with mini gels. This unit’s slim profile uses only four UV tubes − reducing operating cost...
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UV Crosslinkers Product Lines Spectrolinker™ Series • Rugged, anodized aluminum housing • Long lasting anodized aluminum chamber prevents rusting • Available in SW, MW and LW wavelengths • Interior chambers available in two sizes Select™ Series • Cost-effective, painted metal housing Background One of the persistent problems facing researchers working with nucleic acids is that the genetic materials can be damaged by the very processes used to study them. For example, to achieve high sensitivity with low background signals during nucleic acid hybridization or reprobing; high concentrations of...
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UV Crosslinkers Applications UV crosslinking of DNA and RNA after Northern, Southern, slot or dot blots and colony or plaque lifts. PCR decontamination. Nicking ethidium bromide-stained DNA in agarose gels. Gene mapping for cleavage-inhibiting thymine dimers. RecA mutation screening in E.coli. UV sterilization. Continuous UV dosing. Miscellaneous UV-dosage applications including UV-induced polymerization or drying Spectrolinker™ Series Select™ Series The 254nm versions of the Spectrolinker and Select series UV crosslinkers provide super-fast DNA and RNA crosslinking to membranes for improved...
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Built-in "help" messages — • Bulb: When the UV tubes need to be replaced • Door open: the unit also protects users from accidental UV radiation when the door is opened during a run • End: End of cycle confirmed with display and audible beep • Remaining Time/Energy provides operation status report • When the operation has been interrupted. The RESET button cancels the latest settings and START button automatically resumes the current operation. Standard Size Spectrolinker™ XL-1000 Series and Select™ XLE-Series • Overall housing dimensions (Wx H x D): 19.5" x 10.5" x 9", 49.5 x 26.7x 22.9cm • Effective...
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Fluorescence Analysis Workstations Product Lines CM-Series • Lightweight, portable viewing darkroom is easily transported • Removable bottom panel for use with Spectroline transilluminators • Felt curtain provides easy access to cabinet interior • Models available with or without UV light sources CC-, CL-Series • Large, UV viewing darkroom for use with larger samples Background Fluorescence Analysis Workstations enable life science researchers to view and take photographic images (film or digital) of electrophoretically separated nucleic acids. These images can be documented onto print or film...
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