Biorad ChemiDoc MP Imaging System

The ChemiDoc MP imaging system is a high-resolution gel documentation system that allows fast, easy quantitation of gels and blots. Position your sample inside the instrument and follow the on-screen steps in Image Lab software to run a protocol with a single click. You can customize applications in an existing protocol or create a new protocol using the options included in Image Lab software. The imaging system also offers sensitive chemiluminescent detection and includes a supersensitive CCD camera that is deeply cooled for faint-sample detection and for accurate quantitation of image data.

The ChemiDoc MP uses a new generation lighttight enclosure (the Universal Hood III), which contains built-in UV and white light illumination as well as available red, green, and blue epi LED light sources. The Universal Hood III can hold up to four different emission filters for fluorescent applications, and no filter is required to image chemiluminescent samples. There are six different filter wheel positions alltogether: four for the emission filters, one for a calibration disc, and one that must be open for chemiluminescent applications. A standard filter is included in the installation kit and is used for colorimetric (white light) applications. The imaging system features dynamic flat fielding technology for superior image uniformity and accurate quantitation. Other features include; smart, application-based protocol setup using Image Lab software, which assists by presenting appropriate filter and illumination sources for imaging applications that require excellent sensitivity, Exceptional sensitivity and a dynamic range greater than four orders of magnitude, as well as the flexibility to image chemiluminescent, fluorescent, and colorimetric samples with dynamic flat fielding specific to each application.

The Biorad ChemiDoc MP Imaging System is fully tested to perform at factory specifications before being shipped.

Biorad ChemiDoc MP Imaging System Specifications

Applications
Chemiluminescence	Yes
Fluorescence	Yes Note: Use the optional XcitaBlue kit if performing SYBR® Safe DNA applications, because the UV to blue conversion screen allows you to visualize DNA samples while protecting against UV damage.
Colorimetry/Densitometry	Yes
Gel Documentation	Yes
Hardware Specifications
Maximum Sample Size	28 x 36 cm
Maximum Image Area	26 x 35 cm
Excitation Source	Trans-UV and epi-white are standard (302 nm included with 365 nm available as an option) Optional trans-white conversion screen Optional Xcitablue UV/blue conversion screen. Blue, green, and red epis
Detector	Super Cooled CCD
Pixel Size (Microns)	6.45 (H) x 6.45 (V)
Cooling System	Peltier Cooled, -30°C controlled
Filter Holder	6-position filter wheel, 1 without filter for chemiluminescence
Emission Filters	1 included (standard), 3 optional (530, 605, 695)
Dynamic Range	> 4.0 orders of magnitude
Pixel Density (Gray Levels)	65,535
Dynamic Flat Fielding	Application-specific, for all applications
Instrument Size (L x W x H)	36 x 60 x 96 cm
Instrument Weight	32 kg.
Operating Ranges
Operating Voltage	AC 110 / 115 / 230 V nominal
Operating Temperature	10–28°C (21°C recommended)
Operating Humidity	<70% noncondensing

Biorad ChemiDoc MP Imaging System Applications

Chemiluminescence	Yes
Fluorescence	Yes
Chemifluorescence	No
Colormetric/Densitometry	Yes
Gel Documentation	Yes
Isotopic Imaging	No