UVP ChemiDoc-It Imaging System User Manual
Ultra-Violet Products Ltd.
ChemiDoc-It® Imaging System
Instruction Guide
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UVP, LLC
2066 W. 11th Street, Upland, CA 91786
Tel: (909) 946-3197 / (800) 452-6788
Fax: (909) 946-3597
Web Site: www.uvp.com
Tel: +44(0)1223-420022 Fax: +44(0)1223-420561
Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK
Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate
81-0225-01 Rev J
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Components ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Setup Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installing VisionWorksLS Software ............................................................................................................................ 5
Registering the Software ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Using the System .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Capturing Images and Using Templates .................................................................................................................. 12
Focusing the Lens Using VisionWorksLS Preview .................................................................................................. 12
Capturing Images .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Using Templates ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Service Procedures .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Return Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Replacement Parts and Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 14
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................... 14
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Introduction
The ChemiDoc-It Imagi ng System is designed to automate chemiluminescence-based research with onetouch, pre-set or user-d efin ed PC controls for acc ur ate , repeatable imaging and analysis of
chemiluminescence and biolu mine sc ence applications. The ChemiDoc-It incorporates a light-tight darkroom
and VisionWorks
The ChemiDoc-It darkroom features built-in overhead LED white lights, wide darkroom access door,
compact footprint and a lift platform with manual adjustment.
The ChemiDoc-It includes a highly sensitive CCD camera and supplies real time live preview of images.
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LS software to create an ideal, computer-contr ol led low light imaging environment.
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CCD camera and lens are
Epi LED white light illumination
Wide access door for easy
entry to the darkroom interior
Compact benchtop
footprint
Built-in power outlet
(optional) not shown
Lift height control knob
Main power and epi
Components
The ChemiDoc-It Imaging System is comprised of the following equipment:
Darkroom Cabinet
CCD Camera:
o MegaCam 810
o OptiChemi™ 610
o BioChemi™ 510
Lift Platform (manually adjustable)
White Epi Illumination
Chemi Tray
VisionWorksLS Software
Refer to the packing slip for a complete equipment list. System components may vary. The system may
additionally include a computer and monitor.
LED white light
housed under the camera cover
switches
for the warming plate
Minimum Computer Requirements
Processor: Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz or higher
RAM: 2GB (4GB Preferred)
Display: 1024 x 768
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Newer (32-bit or 64-bit)
Internet Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Computer USB Ports: Computer must come equipped with a minimum of three USB ports; additional
peripherals (mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.) m ay require additional USB ports.
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1. Double click the VisionWorksLS
Setup Instructions
Installing VisionWorksLS Software
1. Insert the VisionWorksLS flash drive into the computer.
2. Click on the Install button for VisionWorksLS.
3. Click OK, Next, agree to “I accept terms of licensing agreement”, then Next. Leave all options in
their default settings. Then click Next, Next, Install and finally Finish.
Registering the Software
Open the Software
software icon on the desktop.
2. To activate the software,
registration is required. To
immediately activate the software
online, choose On-the-Fly
activation. If the computer is not
connected to the Internet, select
Offline activation and proceed to
the following page of this manual,
or call UVP to register the
software.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. The Already have an activation
ID option is useful when reloading
the software after receiving an
initial activation code.
5. Complete all required information
on the form.
6. Fill out the Serial Number field on
the registration page. The number
is located on the installation CD.
The number should be four sets of
six numbers.
7. Once the form is completed, click
on Get Activation No. and then
click Activate once the Activation
Number appears in the box.
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