BIO-PRINT CX4 Edge - Gel Documentation System – Witec AG

THE LABORATORY STANDARD
SO EASY
The Bio-Print is the laboratory standard for DNA and protein gel imaging. The system is based on an advanced set of performance ideal to achieve high fidelity and quantitative scientific measurement. Its excellent imaging properties guarantee the best performance for nucleic acid and protein samples.

The images generated allow for critical image analysis thanks to their high depth of data. Moreover, they can easily be printed out in an attractive way for the laboratory book. The Super-Bright UV illumination and filter technology enhances the image quality especially
for DNA and RNA gels. The compact darkroom is made entirely of stainless steel and aluminium.

DNA, RNA & PROTEIN GELS
UNRIVALED SENSITIVITY
Fluorescence is the main method used for gene expression and protein detection. The fluorophore absorbs the excitation light, reaching a higher energy state. By returning to its former state, it emits fluorescent
light. The aim of the imaging system is to separate the emitted light from the excitation light in order to obtain an optimum sample image.

The systems can accommodate up to 6 excitation channels in the UV and visible area. This is ideal for a large array of applications such as DNA or RNA gels, 1D protein fluorescent gels, stain free gels… A large number of dyes could be used such as Ethidium Bromide, Sybr- Safe, Sybr Green, Gel-Red, Gel-Green, Sybr-gold, GFP, Pro-Q Emerald 300, Sypro-Ruby, FITC, DAPI…

COLORIMETRIC STAINS
THE APPLICATION MASTER
A colorimetric stain can be used for protein detection after the bands have been separated by electrophoresis. The colorimetric stains require visible light illumination for sample visualization and documentation. The systems offer several reflective and transmitting illumination options for colorimetric stains.

The white light screen provides unmatched white light illumination. In the darkroom, LED-based reflective epi-white light excitation provides even white light illumination, compared to other systems with standard
bulbs. A large number of stains could be used such as Coomassie blue, Silver stain, Ponceau S Red, Copper stain, Zinc stain…

The system is ideal for colorimetric stained protein gels, X-ray film imaging, autorads, SSCP gels, colony dish and flask imaging…

SIMPLY PRECISE
ONE CLICK TO THE IMAGE
The Bio-Print has been designed for maximum ease of use. From its simple installation to its intuitive user interface, this system is plug-and-play.

The Bio-Print software is the easiest software to take an image. Place
your gel on the table, select your application, click on Start and automatically the system auto-exposes your gel image, your marker image and combines the two together.

The Bio-Print includes the unique Apps Studio approach to imaging. The Apps Studio is a library which contains 40 different protocols for your blot and gel. The protocol oriented Apps Studio ensures reproducibility and one click acquisition for the best ease of use.

UPGRADEABLE

• Add a white light conversion plate for colorimetric stained protein gels, X-ray film imaging, autorads, SSCP gels, colony dish and flask imaging
• Add a blue light conversion plate for blue light DNA/RNA/ Protein fluorescence

PERFORMANCE AT A BUDGET

• Scientific camera made in Germany
• Motorized zoom lens
• USB-3 interface
• Camera passive cooling to maximize the signal to noise ratio
• Auto-exposure and auto-focus
• Automatic light illumination control

IDEAL FOR QUANTIFICATION

• Reproducible and comparable quantification data
• ImageMaster™ technology to obtain the optimum image for quantification
• Scientific TIFF file or proprietary file format
• Clarity™ technology for razor sharp band appearance without affecting data integrity

EASY & INTUITIVE

• One click to get the image
• Auto-exposure and auto-focus
• Automatic light illumination according to your application
• Protocol driven image acquisition