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    TechOptima Series

      Multi-wavelength viewing cabinet
      Can be used to view
      - TLC plates, nucleic acid and protein gels.
      - There are many optional features such as ports,
        adjustable platform height & camera attachment

Ready to Use system includes:     1.   Housing unit     2.   Door     3.   UV-tubes (3 tubes) [UVA/UVB/UVC]     3.   UV opaque filter to block out UV light for safe viewing     4.   LEDs (if opted for white light)     5.   Instruction manual         Additional items, modifications etc :     1.   Height adjustable platform with          distance readout     2.   Camera attachment

      Build your TechOptima by following this Selection Guide

Select your TechOptima (different sizes) Choose the size of the platform of the cabinet. The wattage of the UV tubes will differ according to the size. TechOptima 1 20 x 20 cm platform size # TIT0R-042020 TechOptima 2 20 x 30 cm platform size # TIT0R-062030 TechOptima 3 30 x 35 cm platform size # TIT0R-083035 ↓ Do you need a Height adjustable platform (with height readout) Choose this feature if you need to vary the distance between the UV source and samples For TechOptima 1 - For TechOptima 2 - For TechOptima 3 - Height adjustable platform with distance readout # TIT0S-HAP001 # TIT0S-HAP002 # TIT0S-HAP003 No (Standard platform) ↓ Select your UV tubes (for epi illumination) You can select 3 UV tubes of same or different wavelengths, based on your application and size of platform For TechOptima 1 - 4 W For TechOptima 2 - 6 W For TechOptima 3 - 8 W UVA tube 366 nm To view natural or derivatized fluorescence on TLC plates 4 W (#TIC0S-UA0401) 6 W (#TIC0S-UA0601) 8 W (#TIC0S-UA0801) UVB tube 310 nm Good for visualising DNA. Not commonly used for TLC plates 4 W (#TIC0S-UB0401) 6 W (#TIC0S-UB0601) 8 W (#TIC0S-UB0801) UVC tube 254 nm To visualising fluorescence on universal quenching indicator TLC plates 4 W (#TIC0S-UC0401) 6 W (#TIC0S-UC0601) 8 W (#TIC0S-UC0801) ↓ Select your Binocular chromafilter Detachable, size 10 x 20 cm Choose the filter depending on the application and dye used for staining. Transparent filter Suitable for viewing TLC plates # TIT0S-CFCL02 Orange filter Suitable for EtBr, Acridine Orange #TIT0S-CF0R02 Green filter Suitable for SYBR Safe®, SYBR Green, GelGreen #TIT0S-CFGN02

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Do you need to attach a camera?

Select this if you need an adapter to attach a camera for photographing stained gels /TLC plates

Yes #TIT0S-CMAA01

No

      Technical Specifications

Feature	TechOptima-1 TIT0R-042020	TechOptima-2 TIT0R-062030	TechOptima-3 TIT0R-083035
Peak Wavelength of UVA	365 nm	365 nm	365 nm
Peak Wavelength of UVB	306 nm	306 nm	306 nm
Peak Wavelength of UVC	254 nm	254 nm	254 nm
Platform size	20 (w) x 20 (l)	20 (w) x 30 (l)	30 (w) x 35 (l)
Tube wattage (each tube) of UV	4 W	6 W	8 W
Number of Tubes for UV	3	3	3
Total tube wattage for UV	12 W	18 W	24 W
Viewing window size	15 x 10	15 x 10	15 x 10
Colour of White light	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Tube wattage (each LED) of White light	3 W	3 W	3 W
Height adjustment feature	Optional	Optional	Optional
Autorecovery on power failure	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating temperature range	+10°C to +50°C	+10°C to +50°C	+10°C to +50°C
Voltage input	230V rms, 50 Hz, single phase	230V rms, 50 Hz, single phase	230V rms, 50 Hz, single phase
Voltage Variation (from nominal AC input voltage)	+5%, -5%	+5%, -5%	+5%, -5%
Frequency	47Hz to 53Hz	47Hz to 53Hz	47Hz to 53Hz
Transient suppression provided	No	No	No
Component details   UV switch   White light switch   Mains inlet	Illuminated rocker switches   Illuminated rocker switch   Direct	Illuminated rocker switches   Illuminated rocker switch   Direct	Illuminated rocker switches   Illuminated rocker switch   Direct
Insulation ~ between components & chassis	> 10Mohms @ 250DC	> 10Mohms @ 250DC	> 10Mohms @ 250DC
Humidity tolerance	upto 95% (non condensing)	upto 95% (non condensing)	upto 95% (non condensing)
Cooling by normal convection, no venting	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions of the body [measurement excludes hood, projecting knobs, handles and switches]	NA	NA	NA