The G:BOX is a stunning new range of gel documentation (gel doc) and analysis systems for all imaging requirements.
The innovative design gives the user an incredible array of configuration choices. There are 2 basic configurations of CCD camera from lower cost standard resolution up to the latest mega pixel option. This ensures that there is a G:BOX to suit all budgets and all applications.
The modular design also allows the choice of optics with either motor driven or manual lenses, manual or computer driven filter selectors and a range of lighting options for both reflected and transmitted light applications.
In summary, the G:BOX is the perfect system with performance to match. Choose from the two basic configurations and simply add any options you need.
- G:BOX: Entry level model
- G:BOX HR: High resolution version
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Features
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Choice of camera |
The right camera for your application |
| Light-tight darkroom |
Suitable for fluorescence and chemiluminescence |
| 16 bit performance |
Very accurate gel data |
| Auto focus configuration & focus indicator |
Precise focusing every time |
| Auto exposure and series capture |
Easy image capture |
| Integration control |
Capture faint bands or features from any gel |
| Neutral fielding |
Perfect background correction |
| Filter selector options |
Can detect a wide range of stains and dyes |
| Digital zooming |
Enhanced resolution |
Specifications
| |
G:Box |
G:Box HR |
| Camera |
|
|
| Mega pixels |
0.3 - 1.2 |
1.4 - 5.5 |
| A/D |
12 bit/16 bit |
12 bit/16 bit |
| Greyscales |
4,096/65,536 |
4,096/65,536 |
| Dynamic range |
3.6/4.8 |
3.6/4.8 |
| Cooling |
ambient |
ambient |
| Illumination |
|
|
| UV transilluminator 20 x 20 |
Yes |
Yes |
| NovaGlo Visible light converter |
Option |
Yes |
| Blue light converter |
Option |
Option |
| White Epi overhead |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dual UV Epi |
Option |
Option |
| Blue Epi |
Option |
Option |
Applications
| Applications |
Type |
| Electrophoresis gels |
Ethidium Bromide, Coomassie Blue, Silver Stain, SYBR® Gold, SYBR Green, SYBR Safe, GelStar®, Sypro®Red , Sypro Ruby, Sypro Orange, Fluorescein, Rhodamine RedTM , Texas Red®, Pro-Q® Diamond , Deep PurpleTM |
| Agar plates |
Light or dark colonies including 2 colour |
| Cells in flasks |
Light or dark |
| Autoradiographs |
Positive or negative films |
| Membranes |
DNA, RNA, Protein |
| Spot and slot blots |
DNA, RNA, Protein |
| TLC plates |
UV or visible |
| Microtitre plates |
Cells or solutions |
| Macro-arrays |
DNA or Protein |
