UVP High Performance UV Transilluminators User Manual

High Performance
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

81-0278-01 Rev C

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UV Blocking Cover is
Models include a control

Power switch

UVP’s long life filters are
filter sizes

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.

High Performance UV Transilluminators are fitted with the exclusive 25 watt UV tubes. The
transilluminator is uniquely designed with increased UV intensity and uniformity, instant on
capabilities, no lamp flicker and reduced electrical consumption. Select models include variable
intensity with High, Medium and Low settings. The electronic ballast has a universal voltage
capabilities.

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

knob for selection of
wavelength or intensity

available in a variety of

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Specifications

Single UV High Performance Transilluminators

Single UV High Performance Transilluminators are designed with variable intensity settings.
Units are equipped with an electronic ballast and 25 watt tubes.

Width: 19.13” (486mm) Depth: 13.25” (336mm) Height: 5.63” (143mm) Height includes cover

The following models have 302nm midrange UV:

Part Wave- No. of Intensity
Model Number length Volts/Hz Filter Size Tubes Style

TFM-20V 95-0423-01 302nm 100-115V/60Hz 20 x 20 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFM-20V 95-0423-02 302nm 230V/50Hz 20 x 20 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFM-26V 95-0422-01 302nm 100-115V/60Hz 21 x 26 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFM-26V 95-0422-02 302nm 230V/50Hz 21 x 26 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFM-30V 95-0424-01 302nm 100-115V/60Hz 25 x 30 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFM-30V 95-0424-02 302nm 230V/50Hz 25 x 30 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFM-40V 95-0421-01 302nm 100-115V/60Hz 20 x 40 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFM-40V 95-0421-02 302nm 230V/50Hz 20 x 40 cm 4 x 25W Variable

The following models have 365nm longwave UV:

TFL-40V 95-0420-01 365nm 100-115V/60Hz 20 x 40 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFL-40V 95-0420-02 365nm 230V/50Hz 20 x 40 cm 4 x 25W Variable

The following models have 254nm shortwave UV:

Part Wave- No. of Intensity
Model Number length Volts/Hz Filter Size Tubes Style

TFS-20V 95-0427-01 254nm 100-115V/60Hz 20 x 20 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFS-20V 95-0427-02 254nm 230V/50Hz 20 x 20 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFS-26V 95-0428-01 254nm 100-115V/60Hz 21 x 26 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFS-26V 95-0428-02 254nm 230V/50Hz 21 x 26 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFS-30V 95-0429-01 254nm 100-115V/60Hz 25 x 30 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFS-30V 95-0429-02 254nm 230V/50Hz 25 x 30 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFS-40V 95-0430-01 254nm 100-115V/60Hz 20 x 40 cm 4 x 25W Variable
TFS-40V 95-0430-02 254nm 230V/50Hz 20 x 40 cm 4 x 25W Variable