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VWR Gel documentation system, VWR® Basic
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High resolution digital camera with 18 MP resolution produces high quality images with precise band separation
Full PC interface enables control of camera with real time imaging
Programmable capture settings
JPEG images can be saved onto a USB stick, hard drive or directly to a network by PC
Powered by rechargeable battery (supplied)
Specifications:
| Application | Gel Electrophoresis | Warranty | 1 Year |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Molecular Biology Equipment | ||
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | ||
Entry-Level Imaging Platform for Electrophoresis Gels and Fluorescent Dyes
The VWR® Basic Gel Documentation System offers a simple, affordable solution for high-resolution digital imaging of electrophoresis gels and other laboratory samples. Designed for laboratories requiring reliable documentation of nucleic acids and proteins, the system features an 18 MP digital camera, real-time image capture, and USB/network image saving. Compatible with a wide range of fluorescent and colorimetric stains, it supports UV, blue, or white light transillumination (illumination units sold separately).
Key Features
High-Resolution Imaging – 18-megapixel camera delivers crisp gel band separation
PC-Controlled Operation – Real-time imaging and full software control via laptop/PC
Flexible Output – Save JPEGs to USB, local drive, or network
Battery Powered – Rechargeable battery ensures standalone operation
Software Included – VWR® Gel Documentation Software supports programmable capture settings
Versatile Dye Compatibility – Works with EtBr, SYBR® Safe/Green/Gold, Coomassie®, Silver Stain, SYPRO®, and more
Applications
- DNA/RNA Visualization on Agarose or Acrylamide Gels
- Protein Detection with Coomassie, Silver, or Fluorescent Stains
- Colony Imaging on Agar Plates
- Membrane Imaging: Western, Southern, Northern Blots
- Spot/Slot Blots, Autoradiographs, Microplate Analysis
- Macroarray Documentation
Compatible Dyes & Fluorophores
- Fluorescent: Ethidium Bromide, SYBR® Safe, SYBR® Gold, SYBR® Green, SYPRO® Ruby, SYPRO® Red, Fluorescein
- Colorimetric: Coomassie® Blue, Silver Stain
Delivery Includes
- 18 MP Digital Camera
- Imaging Hood
- UV Filter
- VWR® Gel Documentation Software
Note: Illumination sources (UV, Blue, White) must be ordered separately.
The VWR® Basic Gel Documentation System is a dependable, compact solution for gel and blot imaging in molecular biology, protein chemistry, and microbiology labs. It balances cost-efficiency, ease of use, and image quality, making it ideal for research labs, teaching institutions, and biotech workflows.