Electrophoresis

ORCA Routine Module

The ChemoStar Touch is a high-end system for recording Western blots, other chemiluminescence and fluorescence detections or even gel documentation. In addition to its robust metal housing – built to last – its special features are:

very intense and homogeneous fluorescence excitation from 320 nm (UV) to 780 mn (NIR) over an area of 400 ^cm2
its high sensitivity and dynamic range in detection thanks to the latest CCD/CMOS technologies in combination with powerful optics
the simple operation and its 21.5-inch touch display
its modular and flexible design
the robust design that allows upgrades and conversions many years later

ChemoStar Touch basic system consisting of:

Scientific grade camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens
Robust metal housing with internal focus incident light
Pull-out sample drawer for sample positioning
Control unit (PC incl. large 21.5″ touch display)
Image capture software
Warranty 12 months

optional for an extra charge

Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit, emission filter and filter wheel)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790)
digital thermal printer
White light transilluminator
Blue/green transilluminator
UV transilluminator
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands

CCD camera

16 bit/ 65,536 Scientific Scientific grade camera
6.1 megapixels (2,750 x 2,200 pixels)
Quantum efficiency (QE) at
525 nm ≈ 75%, 575 nm ≈ 77%, 665 nm ≈ 67%, 750 nm ≈ 60%
dynamic range of 4 decades
Pixel size 4.54 x 4.54 μm per pixel
19,000e- Full well capacity (1 x 1 binning)
Binning modes: 1 x 1; 2 x 2; 3 x 3; 4 x 4; 5 x 5
Multi-stage Peltier cooling (ΔT -35 °C)
Pre-calibration for illumination and image detection

Lens/ Filter

Highly coated, fast Schneider-Kreuznach lens (f 0.95 / 25 mm)
Manual focus and automatic exposure (auto exposure)
High-quality, motorized filter wheel
Contain filters for the detection of nucleic acids
Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit and emission filter)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional

Control unit

Powerful mini PC on the rear panel
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC Entry (64 bit)
256 GB internal hard disk space
USB ports for printer, mouse, keyboard, etc.
Preparation for network connection
Optional at extra cost: W-Lan interface
21.5″ touch display

Other specifications

Voltage: 100 – 240 V
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated power: 250 W
Dimensions: approx. 60 x 50 x 65 cm

UV transilluminator

Excitation maximum at 312 nm, suitable for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, Gel Red
Adjustable light intensity
Illuminated area 21 x 26 cm
Special UV filter: BP 590 nm
UV privacy screen set in metal, adjustable
UV circuit breaker
Portable (stand alone) system

We recommend:

A blue/green transilluminator can be used instead of a UV transilluminator. The function corresponds to the UV model but is more suitable in terms of occupational safety.

Blue/Green transilluminator

505 nm, for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, GelRed
Adjustable privacy screen set in a metal frame
Illuminated area 16 x 20 cm
Circuit breaker
Portable (stand alone) system

White light transilluminator

for VIS samples, such as Coomassie or silver-colored gels
Illuminated area 22 x 16 cm
Battery-operated (rechargeable with USB)
Adjustable intensity
Portable (stand alone) system

for the absorption of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins)

Personalized registration possible
Self-explanatory workflow mode
Exact setting of the region of interest (ROI)
Auto exposure time for fast measurement with the widest possible dynamic range
Manual setting of all parameters possible
Prescan in 4 x 4 binning for quick manual adjustment of the exposure time
Image export of 16-bit Tiff formats for data processing (raw data) or storage in 8-bit JPEG format (e.g. for lab books)

for the evaluation of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – optional

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA / RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL-Comperator) possible for an additional charge

Manual – ChemoStar Plus

ORCA Research Module

The ChemoStar Plus is identical to the ChemoStar Touch, but uses an external PC and monitor. This system is a powerful and faithful companion for Western blots and other chemiluminescence and fluorescence detections. In addition to its robust all-metal construction, special features include

its very intense and homogeneous fluorescence excitation from 320 nm (UV) to 780 mn (NIR) over an area of 400 ^cm2
high sensitivity and dynamic range in detection thanks to the latest CCD/CMOS technologies in combination with powerful optics
its simple operation
the modular and flexible design
its robust design, which allows upgrades and conversions many years later

ChemoStar Plus basic system consisting of:

Scientific grade camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens
Robust metal housing with internal focus incident light
Pull-out sample drawer for sample positioning
Control unit (PC incl. large 24″ monitor)
Image capture software
Warranty 12 months

optional for an extra charge

Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit, emission filter and filter wheel)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional
digital thermal printer
White light transilluminator
Blue/green transilluminator
UV transilluminator
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands

CCD camera

16 bit/ 65,536 Scientific grade camera
6.1 megapixels (2,750 x 2,200 pixels)
Quantum efficiency (QE) at
525 nm ≈ 75%, 575 nm ≈ 77%, 665 nm ≈ 67%, 750 nm ≈ 60%
dynamic range of 4 decades
Pixel size 4.54 x 4.54 μm per pixel
19,000e- Full well capacity (1 x 1 binning)
Binning modes: 1 x 1; 2 x 2; 3 x 3; 4 x 4; 5 x 5
Multi-stage Peltier cooling (ΔT -35 °C)
Pre-calibration for illumination and image detection

Lens/ Filter

Highly coated, fast Schneider-Kreuznach lens (f 0.95 / 25 mm)
Manual focus and automatic exposure (auto exposure)
High-quality, motorized filter wheel
Contain filters for the detection of nucleic acids
Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit and emission filter)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional

Control unit

powerful PC
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC Value (64 bit)
256 GB internal hard disk storage (SSD)
USB ports for printer, mouse, keyboard, etc.
Preparation for network connection
Optional at extra cost: W-Lan interface
24″ monitor
incl. Mouse and keyboard

Other specifications

Voltage: 100 – 240 V
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated power: 250 W
Dimensions: approx. 60 x 50 x 65 cm

UV transilluminator

Excitation maximum at 312 nm, suitable for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, Gel Red
Adjustable light intensity
Illuminated area 21 x 26 cm
Special UV filter: BP 590 nm
UV privacy screen set in metal, adjustable
UV circuit breaker
Portable (stand alone) system

We recommend:

A blue/green transilluminator can be used instead of a UV transilluminator. The function corresponds to the UV model but is more suitable in terms of occupational safety.

Blue/Green transilluminator

505 nm, for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, GelRed
Adjustable privacy screen set in a metal frame
Illuminated area 16 x 20 cm
Circuit breaker
Portable (stand alone) system

White light transilluminator

for VIS samples, such as Coomassie or silver-colored gels
Illuminated area 22 x 16 cm
Battery-operated (rechargeable with USB)
Adjustable intensity
Portable (stand alone) system

for the absorption of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins)

Personalized registration possible
Self-explanatory workflow mode
Exact setting of the region of interest (ROI)
Auto exposure time for fast measurement with the widest possible dynamic range
Manual setting of all parameters possible
Prescan in 4 x 4 binning for quick manual adjustment of the exposure time
Image export of 16-bit Tiff formats for data processing (raw data) or storage in 8-bit JPEG format (e.g. for lab books)

for the evaluation of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – optional

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA / RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL-Comperator) possible for an additional charge

ChemoStarPlus instructions Download

Manual – ChemoStar Plus

ChemoStar XL Plus

The ChemoStar XL Plus is the heavyweight among our ChemoStar systems. Do you want a maximum homogeneously illuminated area of 20 x 25 cm? This system is then the only camera-based ECL fluorescence system on the market that meets these specifications. Ideal for large samples such as 2D gels. Both the speed of this system to generate sensitive images and its robustness are particularly appreciated by customers looking for a powerful alternative to fluorescence scanners. Further features of the ChemoStar XL Plus are

its very intense and homogeneous fluorescence excitation from 320 nm (UV) to 780 mn (NIR) over an area of 500 ^cm2
high sensitivity and dynamic range in detection thanks to the latest CCD/CMOS technologies in combination with powerful optics
its simple operation
the modular and flexible design
its robust design, which allows upgrades and conversions many years later

ChemoStar XL Plus basic system consisting of

Scientific grade camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens
Robust metal housing with internal focus incident light
Pull-out sample drawer for sample positioning
Control unit (PC incl. large 24″ monitor)
Image capture software
Warranty 12 months

optional for an extra charge

Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit, emission filter and filter wheel)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790)
digital thermal printer
White light transilluminator
Blue/green transilluminator
UV transilluminator
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands

CCD camera

16 bit/ 65,536 Scientific grade camera
6.1 megapixels (2,750 x 2,200 pixels)
Quantum efficiency (QE) at
525 nm ≈ 75%, 575 nm ≈ 77%, 665 nm ≈ 67%, 750 nm ≈ 60%
dynamic range of 4 decades
Pixel size 4.54 x 4.54 μm per pixel
19,000e- Full well capacity (1 x 1 binning)
Binning modes: 1 x 1; 2 x 2; 3 x 3; 4 x 4; 5 x 5
Multi-stage Peltier cooling (ΔT -35 °C)
Pre-calibration for illumination and image detection

Lens/ Filter

Highly coated, fast Schneider-Kreuznach lens (f 0.95 / 25 mm)
Manual focus and automatic exposure (auto exposure)
High-quality, motorized filter wheel
Contain filters for the detection of nucleic acids
Fluorescence modules (incl. excitation unit and emission filter)
- up to 4 pieces e.g. blue (Cy2, Alexa 488), green (Cy3, TAMRA),
  red (Cy5) and NIR (Cy7, Alexa 790) – optional

Control unit

powerful PC
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC Value (64 bit)
256 GB internal hard disk storage (SSD)
USB ports for printer, mouse, keyboard, etc.
incl. Network connection option
W-Lan interface can be retrofitted (optional)
24″ monitor
incl. Mouse and keyboard

Other specifications

Dimensions: approx. 60 x 50 x 65 cm
Voltage: 100 – 240 V
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated power: 250 W

UV transilluminator

Excitation maximum at 312 nm, suitable for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, Gel Red
Adjustable light intensity
Illuminated area 21 x 26 cm
Special UV filter: BP 590 nm
UV privacy screen set in metal, adjustable
UV circuit breaker
Portable (stand alone) system

We recommend:

A blue/green transilluminator can be used instead of a UV transilluminator. The function corresponds to the UV model but is more suitable in terms of occupational safety.

Blue/Green transilluminator

505 nm, for ethidium bromide and substitutes such as HDGreen, GelRed
Illuminated area 16 x 20 cm
Adjustable privacy screen
Circuit breaker
Portable (stand alone) system

White light transilluminator

for VIS samples, such as Coomassie or silver-colored gels
Illuminated area 16 x 22 cm
Battery-operated (rechargeable with USB cable)
Portable (stand alone) system
dimmable

for the absorption of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins)

Personalized registration possible
Self-explanatory workflow mode
Exact setting of the region of interest (ROI)
Auto exposure time for fast measurement with the widest possible dynamic range
Manual setting of all parameters possible
Prescan in 4 x 4 binning for quick manual adjustment of the exposure time
Image export of 16-bit Tiff formats for data processing (raw data) or storage in 8-bit JPEG format (e.g. for lab books)

for the evaluation of 1D gels (RNA/DNA, proteins) – optional

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA / RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL-Comperator) possible for an additional charge

Manual – ChemoStar Plus

Software (optional)

LabImage SPL for quantitative western blots

Trace and band detection of gels and blots is now standard. However, the SPL analysis software can do much more: traces of individual channels (e.g. blue) are automatically transferred to the second color channel (e.g. red). The normalization of the total protein and thus the referencing of the target signal, including the standards, is carried out at the touch of a button, whereby each process can be viewed or switched manually.

Automatic calculation and reporting of qWB analyses in seconds
Automatic trace and band detection even with “gel smilies”/ waves etc.
Normalization of targets to total protein at the touch of a button

for Win-PC or MacOS
Evaluation of 1D gels (DNA / RNA, protein gels)
3D gel and blot view
Clear software interface with image capture, histogram and data table
Self-explanatory software workflow mode in the function window
Pre-processing of images (invert, adjust brightness and contrast, colorize and sharpen display image
)
Defined selection possible by defining the ROI
Automatic and manual lane detection (including angled and curved lanes)
Automatic and manual band detection (including angled and curved bands)
Background print
Precise evaluation with the help of specific tools:
o Rf calibration
o Molecular weights
o Quantification
o Normalization
Clear presentation of e.g. lane volume, band volume, Rf value and molecular weights in the data table
Definition of various standards (you can also create your own standards)
Data export to e.g. Excel possible
Additional applications (line assays and lateral flow) possible at an extra charge
Extensions (e.g. SPL-Comperator) possible for an additional charge

LabImage – Software download

Accessories

You can also flexibly upgrade or convert our imaging systems after a purchase. We offer the following extensions and optional accessories at an extra charge:

digital thermal printer
external monitor, projector, mouse and keyboard
low-fluorescent sample tray
Cutting plates for cutting out yellow bands
Later expansion with up to 4 fluorescence filters possible (e.g. blue, green, red and NIR)

Configuration options

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Consumables for cash documentation

DNA/RNA Staining Reagent HD Green Plus

LabImage SPL for quantitative western blots

Our completely newly developed DNA dye Intas HDGreen™ Plus is, like its predecessor Intas HDGreen™, a non-toxic fluorescent dye for the detection of DNA/RNA in agarose gels. DNA bands stained with Intas HDGreen™ Plus fluoresce optimally when excited under UV or blue LED light. In tests, the Intas HDGreen™ Plus DNA Dye has achieved even better results than the previously very successful Intas HDGreen™ DNA Dye and is therefore far ahead of other competitor products. The mutagenicity tests carried out by an independent laboratory classify Intas HDGreen™ Plus as non-mutagenic.