| Maximum Emission Wavelength | 470 nm |
| Observation Area (L×W) | 210 × 120 mm |
| LED Source | Bottom built-in blue LED light module |
| LED Lifetime | Less than 50,000 hours |
| Applicable Fluorescent Dyes | SYBR Safe, SYBR Green I, SYBR Gold, Gelite Green, SYPRO Orange, Gel Green, Coomassie Fluor orange stains, SYPRO Tangerine |
| Auto Shutdown Time | 5 min (energy saving & safety) |
| Power Adapter | 12V 1A |
| Power Supply | 100–240V 50/60 Hz |
| Dimension (L×W×H) | 265 × 195 × 30 mm |
| Weight | 1 Kg |
Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503 is widely used for observing nucleic acid and protein gels with safe fluorescent dyes. It is ideal for applications in molecular biology, medical research, and agricultural science where accurate gel analysis is required.
1. What prevents contamination when using Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503?
Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503 features a precise sealing structure that effectively reduces the chance of gel contamination. This ensures a cleaner working environment, protecting both the gel samples and the accuracy of experimental results.
2. How does the bottom light-emitting design in Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503 improve gel visualization?
The unique bottom light-emitting design of Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503 provides uniform gel excitation with high brightness and minimal background interference. This ensures sharp, clear band visualization, delivering more accurate and reliable gel analysis for laboratory research.
3. What accessories are included with the Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503?
Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503 comes with a foldable darkroom for high-quality gel band photography and a precision gel cutting knife. These accessories make imaging easier and allow safe, accurate gel cutting directly on the transilluminator.
4. Can I use nucleic acid-safe dyes with the Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503?
Yes, Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503 is fully compatible with nucleic acid-safe dyes, delivering high-quality gel visualization and precise cutting, all without the need for protective goggles, ensuring safer and more reliable laboratory workflow.
5. What is the benefit of the sturdy glass surface in Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503?
The sturdy glass surface in Blue Light Transilluminator ADTI-503 provides a clean, transparent platform for gels, ensuring clear visualization, easy cleaning, and reliable support during gel observation and cutting.
6. What is a Blue Light Transilluminator?
A Blue Light Transilluminator is a device used in laboratories to visualize nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA, that have been stained with fluorescent dyes. It uses blue light (around 470 nm) to excite the dyes, causing them to fluoresce for easy visualization without the harmful UV radiation associated with traditional transilluminators.
7. What types of samples can be visualized with a Blue Light Transilluminator?
A Blue Light Transilluminator is primarily used for visualizing DNA, RNA, and protein gels that have been stained with fluorescent dyes such as SYBR Green, GelRed, Ethidium Bromide, and other safe alternatives.
8. What kind of stains work best with the Blue Light Transilluminator?
Common stains compatible with our Blue Light Transilluminator include: SYBR Green, GelRed, Ethidium Bromide (if safely used in conjunction with the proper protocols), Safe DNA dyes such as SYBR Safe, Coomassie Brilliant Blue (for protein gels).
9. What are the primary applications of a Blue Light Transilluminator?
A Blue Light Transilluminator is commonly used in molecular biology to visualize DNA, RNA, or protein gels stained with fluorescent dyes such as SYBR Green or GelRed. In forensics, it helps detect bodily fluids or other trace substances that fluoresce under blue light, and in medical diagnostics, it is used for certain dermatological or clinical tests that require fluorescence visualization.
10. How to use a Blue Light Transilluminator?
To use our Blue Light Transilluminator, begin by placing your gel or sample on the illuminated platform of the device. Once the sample is properly positioned, switch on the transilluminator; the emitted blue light will activate any fluorescent dyes or markers present in the sample, causing them to fluoresce.
| Wavelength | 470 nm |
| Maximum Gel Size | 160 ×100 mm |
| LED Radiation Mode | Double sides matrices |
| Excitation Light Source | 470 nm wavelength high-intensity blue light (144 LED array) |
| Detection Sensitivity | DetMinimum detection limit of 0.5 ng |
| Transillumination Area | 180 × 110 mm |
| Transmission size (W×L): | 200×150 mm |
| Source ultraviolet wavelength (nm): | 302 nm |
| Transmission UV lamp power (W): | 8 W |
| Emission Wavelength: | 302 nm |
| Observation Area (L×W): | 200mm×130mm |
| LED Source: | Bottom built-in UV LED light module |
| Emission Wavelength: | 302 nm |
| Observation Area (L×W): | 150mm×120mm |
| LED Source: | Built-in bottom UV LED light module |
| Transmission Wavelength: | 302nm |
| Observation Area (L×W): | 195mm×145mm |
| UV Lamp Lifetime: | Less than 1,500 hours |
| Maximum Emission Wavelength: | 470nm |
| Observation Area (L×W): | 210×120mm |
| LED Source: | Bottom built-in blue and white LED light module |