Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Touch
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Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Touch System - Overview
What is the ChemiDoc Touch System?
The ChemiDoc Touch System from Bio-Rad is a versatile imaging system for documentation and analysis of gels and blots. It combines high-resolution CCD camera technology with intuitive touchscreen operation and enables capture of fluorescence, chemiluminescence, and visible light images.
Main Applications
Gel Documentation
- Agarose gels: DNA/RNA electrophoresis with ethidium bromide, SYBR Safe, GelRed
- Polyacrylamide gels: Protein electrophoresis, native and denaturing conditions
- Staining: Coomassie, silver stain, methylene blue
Western Blot Imaging
- Chemiluminescence: HRP-based detection systems
- Fluorescence: Multi-color detection with various fluorophores
- Colorimetric detection: AP- and HRP-based color development
Additional Applications
- Dot/Slot blots
- Colony counting
- Plaques and colonies
- In-gel protease assays
Technical Advantages
Image Quality
- High-resolution CCD camera for sharp, detailed images
- Automatic exposure optimization prevents over- and underexposure
- Wide dynamic range for quantitative analyses
User-Friendliness
- 10-inch touchscreen for intuitive operation directly on the device
- Predefined protocols for common applications
- Automatic gel recognition and band detection
Software Integration
- Image Lab software for advanced analysis and quantification
- Network connectivity for easy data transfer
- USB export for direct data exchange
Workflow
- Prepare gel/blot and place in transilluminator
- Select application via touchscreen menu
- Image capture with automatic or manual settings
- Image optimization directly on the device
- Data export via USB or network
Safety Features
- UV protection: Automatic shutdown when lid is opened
- LED illumination: Energy-efficient and long-lasting
- Compact design: Minimal space requirement in the lab
Important Specifications
- Camera resolution: High-resolution CCD
- Detection modes: Chemiluminescence, fluorescence, colorimetric
- Gel sizes: Standard gel formats up to 13 x 10 cm
- Software: Image Lab Touch software (integrated)
📖 Detailed information and technical specifications can be found in the official manual: Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Touch System Manual (PDF)
For optimal results, familiarize yourself with the complete manual before first use and consider getting device training from experienced users if needed.