Biorad ChemiDoc MP Touch Imaging System

The Biorad ChemiDoc MP Touch Imaging System is an advanced, versatile instrument designed for imaging and analysis of gels and blots. It supports a wide range of applications including multiplex fluorescent western blotting, chemiluminescence detection, and general gel documentation. This system stands out for its capability to handle fluorescence, chemiluminescence, and colorimetric gel and blot detection, analysis, and documentation in a single platform. It is particularly adept at using a broad spectrum of fluorescent reporters including RGB, far red, and near infrared, alongside Bio-Rad's StarBright Fluorophores. Key features include ease of use with automatic light source selection, autofocus, auto exposure, and image preview functions, coupled with a comprehensive on-screen help guide. The system's stain-free technology allows for the normalization of bands to total protein, thus eliminating the need for housekeeping proteins. It also enables rapid assessment of electrophoresis and blot transfer quality before processing.

The ChemiDoc MP Touch boasts a 12.1-inch multitouch screen with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels, an onboard computer system with 4 GB RAM and 120 GB disk space, and multiple USB ports. Its imaging capabilities are enhanced by a deeply cooled CCD detector with a 6MP resolution and a dynamic range of over 4.0 orders of magnitude. The system can accommodate a maximum sample thickness of 5 mm and an image area of 16.8 x 21 cm. It includes a versatile filter wheel with various emission filters catering to a wide range of fluorophores and stains. Data can be conveniently stored and shared via USB or network connection, and images can be exported in various formats including SCN, TIFF, and JPEG. The ChemiDoc MP Touch’s design integrates workflow automation, autofocus, precalibrated focus, and image flat fielding to deliver high-performance imaging with precision and ease, making it an ideal choice for a variety of laboratory applications.

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

Biorad ChemiDoc MP Touch Imaging System Specifications

Applications
Chemiluminescence	Yes
Fluorescence	Yes
Colorimetry/Densitometry	Yes
Gel Documentation	Yes
Automation Capabilities
Workflow Automated Selection	Application drive, tray-based imaging
Autofocus	Precalibrated focus for any zoom setting
Image Flat Fielding	Dynamic; precalibrated and optimized per application
Autoexposure	2 user-defined modes (rapid or optimal)
Hardware Specifications
Touch Screen Functionality	Multitouch capable 12.1 in. (30.73 cm) display Display resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
Onboard Computer System	4 GB RAM 120 GB disk space 4 USB ports
Maximum Sample Thickness	5 mm
Maximum Image Area (L x W)	16.8 x 21 cm
Excitation Source	Trans-UV 302 nm (standard) Epi-white (standard) Trans-white (requires white sample tray) Trans-blue (requires blue sample tray) LEDs for multiplex fluorescence detection: Blue, Green, Red, Far Red, Infra Red
Detector	Deeply Cooled CCD, 6MP
Pixel Size	4.54 x 4.54 µm
Cooling System	Thermoelectric
Filter Wheel	Automated
Emission Filters	590/110 nm standard filter to perform protein and DNA gel and blot imaging Chemiluminescence filter 518–546 nm filter for blue-excitable fluorophores and stains 577–613 nm filter for green-excitable fluorophores and stains 675–725 nm for red-excitable fluorophores and stains 700–730 nm filter for far red-excitable fluorophores and stains 813–860 nm for near IR-excitable fluorophores and stains
Dynamic Range	> 4.0 orders of magnitude
Pixel Density (Gray Levels)	65,535
Instrument Size (D x W x H)	25 x 20 x 21 in. (62.6 x 50 x 54.3 cm)
Instrument Weight	78 lb. (32 kg)
Operating Ranges
Operating Voltage	100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature	10°C to 28°C
Operating Humidity	10 to 80% relative humidity (noncondensing)

Biorad ChemiDoc MP Touch Imaging System Applications

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