UVP Benchtop UV Transilluminators User Manual

Benchtop UV Transilluminators

Instruction Manual

UVP, LLC Ultra-Violet Products Ltd.
2066 W 11th Street, Upland, CA 91786 Unit 1,Trinity Hall Farm Estate,
Tel: [phone] Nuffield Road Cambridge CB4 1TG UK
Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Web site: www.uvp.com

81-0249-01 Rev F

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UV Blocking Cover may be
Select models include a

Power switch

UVP’s long life filters are

Introduction

The UVP Transilluminator offers the researcher uniform and intense sources of ultraviolet light
(radiation) in a compact package. The special design emits high intensity excitation UV wavelength
for back-illumination of transparent fluorescent materials. The 302nm UV back-illumination provides
a highly sensitive method to detect double-stranded nucleic acids that have been labeled with
fluorescent dyes such as ethidium bromide or acridine orange. Single stranded nucleic acids may
be detected, but with a lower excitation wavelength more sensitive for nucleic acid visualization
than the 365nm model.

The transilluminator is uniquely designed with increased UV intensity and uniformity, instant on
capabilities, no lamp flicker and reduced electrical consumption.

NOTE: Though the manual refers to the midrange UV waveband as 302nm, others refer to this
region as 300nm or 312nm. The spectral output of all these regions is the same.

A Word of Caution: UV Transilluminators are powerful sources of UV radiation that will cause
damage to unprotected eyes and skin. Before operating any unit, be sure all personnel in the area
are properly protected. If not using the transilluminator with an imaging system darkroom, a UV
Blocking Cover should be attached to the transilluminator. Even though this cover blocks the
ultraviolet radiation emitted by the unit, UV Blocking Eyewear should be worn as well.

UVP UV Transilluminator features:

included with the
transilluminator. The cover
is hinged and adjustable to
varying heights

control knob for selection of
wavelengths or intensity

available in a variety of
filter sizes from 15 x
15cm to 25 x 26cm

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Specifications

Single UV Benchtop Transilluminators

Single UV Benchtop Transilluminator models are designed with either single intensity or variable
intensity. Units are equipped with an electronic ballast .
Dimension: Width: 14” x Depth: 11” x Height: 4.8” (356 x 279 x 122mm)

Model Part Number Volt/Hz Wavelength Filter Size No. of Intensity Tubes Style

M-15 95-0455-01 100-115/60 302nm 15 x 15cm 4 x 8W Single
95-0455-02 230/50

M-15V 95-0456-01 100-115/60 302nm 15 x 15cm 4 x 8W Variable
95-0456-02 230/50

M-20 95-0447-01 100-115/60 302nm 20 x 20cm 4 x 8W Single
95-0447-02 230/50

M-20V 95-0452-01 100-115/60 302nm 20 x 20cm 4 x 8W Variable
95-0452-02 230/50

M-26 95-0457-01 100-115/60 302nm 21 x 26cm 4 x 8W Single
95-0457-02 230/50

M-26V 95-0458-01 100-115/60 302nm 21 x 26cm 4 x 8W Variable
95-0458-02 230/50

M-26XV 95-0413-01 100-115/60 302nm 25 x 26cm 4 x 8W Variable
95-0413-02 230/50

The mini single UV Benchtop Transilluminator us es a magnetic cor e/ co il design ballast. The
transilluminator dimensions are: 7.25”D x 10.25”W x 4.5”H. This model has a single intensity.

Model Part Number Volt/Hz/Amp Wavelength Filter Size No. of Tubes

M-10E 95-0180-01 115/60/0.7 302nm 10 x 10cm 5 x 6W
95-0180-02 230/50/0.6

95-0180-03 100/50-60/0.8

2UV Benchtop Transilluminators

Units are equipped with an electronic ballast. This model has a single intensity. The physical
dimensions of all models are:

Width: 14” x Depth: 11” x Height: 4.8” (356 x 279 x 122mm)

Model Part Number Volt/Hz Wavelength Filter Size #of Tubes/UV

LM-20 95-0449-01 100-115/60 302/365nm 20 x 20cm 4 x 8W/302nm
95-0449-02 230/50 4 x 8W/365nm

LM-26 95-0459-01 100-115/60 302/365nm 21 x 26cm 4 x 8W/302nm
95-0459-02 230/50 4 x 8W/365nm