FastGene FAS-Digi PRO Geldoc System: Safe, High-Resolution Precision
The FastGene FAS-Digi PRO Geldoc System represents a significant leap forward in nucleic acid documentation, addressing the safety and sample integrity concerns associated with traditional UV transilluminators. Standard UV light can rapidly damage DNA samples, significantly reducing cloning efficiency, while also posing a health risk to laboratory personnel. The FAS-Digi PRO solves this by utilising advanced Blue/Green LED technology. Emitting a specific spectrum between 470nm and 520nm, this system effectively excites both red dyes (like Ethidium Bromide and GelRed) and green dyes (like Midori Green and SYBR Green) with high intensity, all without the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
At the heart of the system is a scientific-grade 24 Megapixel camera with a large APS-C CMOS sensor, delivering exceptional image clarity and resolution. Unlike simple compact cameras, this unit allows for precise manual control over aperture, exposure time, and zoom, ensuring that even the faintest bands are captured with high definition. The system is controlled via the intuitive NIPPON Genetics Camera Studio software, which provides a real-time live view on your PC, allowing for effortless optimisation of settings before image capture. This combination of safety, high-end optics, and user-friendly software makes it the ideal workstation for modern molecular biology labs.
Key Benefits:
- Blue/Green LED Technology: Total safety. Uses a broad 470-520nm spectrum to excite all common DNA dyes without damaging the sample or endangering the user with UV light.
- Superior Imaging: 24MP resolution. Equipped with a high-performance camera and APS-C CMOS sensor to capture publication-quality images (6000 x 4000 pixels) with excellent dynamic range.
- Versatile Compatibility: Universal dye support. perfectly optimised for red dyes (EtBr, GelRed) and green dyes (Midori Green, SYBR Safe), ensuring flexibility across different protocols.
- Easy Band Excision: Removable hood. The dark hood is designed to be easily lifted off, and the included amber filter shield allows users to safely cut bands directly on the illuminated surface.
- Seamless Connectivity: Network ready. Images are saved directly to the connected PC in standard formats (JPEG, TIFF), making it simple to transfer data to network drives or print directly.
Technical Insights
The FastGene FAS-Digi PRO is engineered to overcome the limitations of standard blue LED illuminators, which often struggle to excite red dyes like Ethidium Bromide efficiently. The proprietary Blue/Green LED arrays provide a high signal-to-noise ratio comparable to UV transilluminators but with zero DNA damage. The system’s camera is powered directly by the unit, eliminating the need for battery changes, and the large 26 x 21 cm illumination area accommodates multiple gels simultaneously. For protein analysis, a white light LED plate is included, extending the system’s utility to Coomassie-stained gels.
Specifications
- Catalogue Number: G5-0744
- Camera Sensor: 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- Resolution: 6000 x 4000 pixels
- Lens: 18-55 mm zoom lens
- Exposure Time: 0.00025 to 30 seconds
- Illumination (Fluorescence): Blue/Green LED (470 – 520 nm)
- Illuminated Area: 26 x 21 cm
- Illumination (Visible): White LED Plate (included)
- Software: NIPPON Genetics Camera Studio (Windows)
- Image Formats: TIFF, JPEG
- Dimensions (HxLxW): 52 x 33.5 x 32.5 cm
- Weight: 14 kg
- Power: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz