Safe Imager™ 2.0 Blue-Light Transilluminator
Safe Imager™ 2.0 Blue-Light Transilluminator
Invitrogen™

Safe Imager™ 2.0 Blue-Light Transilluminator

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The Safe Imager™ Blue-Light Transilluminator is designed for viewing stained gels on the laboratory bench top, or within gel documentationRead more
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Catalog NumberElectrical Requirements
G6600Plug type: US
Catalog number G6600
Price (USD)
2,230.00
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Electrical Requirements:
Plug type: US
Price (USD)
2,230.00
Each
Add to cart
The Safe Imager™ Blue-Light Transilluminator is designed for viewing stained gels on the laboratory bench top, or within gel documentation systems. Light from the LED source inside the instrument passes through a blue filter producing light with a narrow emission peak centered at approximately 470 nm, effective for the excitation of SYBR™ DNA-binding dyes such as SYBR™ Safe DNA gel stain, as well as many of our protein gel stains such as SYPRO™ Ruby, SYPRO™ Orange, and Pro-Q™ Diamond stains. Sensitivity obtained using this instrument is comparable to that obtained with a standard UV transilluminator. Unlike UV transilluminators, the Safe Imager™ transilluminator does not produce UV light and does not require UV protective equipment during use.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Green FeaturesEnergy efficient
Lighting TypeLED Blue
Product TypeTransilluminator
For Use With (Equipment)Safe Imager™
Dimensions (L x W x H)29.5 x 32.5 x 6.5 cm
Electrical RequirementsPlug type: US
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
• Safe Imager
• Amber filter unit
• Power cord
• Safe Imager viewing glasses

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Which direction does the SYBR Safe dye run during electrophoresis?

Similarly to ethidium bromide, SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain runs in the opposite direction of the migrating DNA. This has no practical effect on the use of gels cast with SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain, as only the very bottom of the gel will have a lower concentration of stain. This effect can be partially counteracted by staining the gel with SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain after electrophoresis. Solutions of dye should not be added to the running buffer as this can cause breakdown of the dye at the electrodes and release toxic volatile compounds into the air.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Nucleic Acid Purification and Analysis Support Center.

How do I view DNA stained with SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain?

DNA stained with SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain can be viewed using a blue-light transilluminator such as our Safe Imager 2.0 Blue-Light Transilluminator or a standard UV transilluminator. If you plan to use the DNA for cloning, avoid exposing DNA stained with SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain to UV light.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Nucleic Acid Purification and Analysis Support Center.

What are the specifications for your Safe Imager 2.0 Blue-Light Transilluminator (Cat. No. G6600)?

Please see the instrument specifications below:

- Instrument dimensions: 195 - 325 - 65 mm (11.6 - 12.8 - 2.6 in)
- Viewing surface dimensions: 190 - 190 mm (7.5 - 7.5 in)
- Light source: light emitting diodes (LED) producing a narrow emission peak centered at ~470 nm
- LED life: 50,000 hours
- Complies with the European Community Safety requirements
- Contains Class 1 LED products
- Included accessories: amber filter unit, viewing glasses, and international power cord

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Nucleic Acid Purification and Analysis Support Center.

What is the difference between the E-Gel Safe Imager Real-Time Transilluminator (Cat. No. G6500) and the Safe Imager 2.0 Blue-Light Transilluminator (Cat. No. G6600)?

The E-Gel Safe Imager Real-Time Transilluminator docks onto the E-Gel iBase Power System and allows real-time imaging of the migration of DNA/RNA in E-Gel Agarose Gels containing SYBR Safe stain. The Safe Imager 2.0 Blue-Light Transilluminator is an independent system designed for viewing stained gels on the benchtop.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Nucleic Acid Purification and Analysis Support Center.

Will ethanol precipitation remove the SYBR Safe dye from my DNA?

Yes, SYBR Safe stain is easily removed from nucleic acids by ethanol precipitation or by the ethanol wash steps used for purification spin columns.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Nucleic Acid Purification and Analysis Support Center.

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