Scientific Digital Imaging’s [SDI’s] Syngene Division offers the G:BOX Chemi XRQ multi-functional image analysis system, which is designed to image a range of gel or blot types. The G:BOX Chemi XRQ features a new generation, high resolution, high quantum efficiency (a 73% quantum efficiency at 425nm), and low noise CCD camera with 4 megapixel imaging capabilities inside a light tight darkroom. This means the G:BOX Chemi XRQ can accurately visualize and separate faint and bright bands on one gel or blot with ease. The modular system includes motor-driven lenses and filter wheel with the option of including red, blue, green, IR LEDs and transillumination lighting, making G:BOX Chemi XRQ a versatile choice for chemiluminescent Westerns, as well as standard fluorescence and colorimetric imaging tasks. The G:BOX Chemi XRQ, which can be supplied with a computer or researchers can use their own laboratory computer, is controlled by touch screen via new streamlined GeneSys software. This guides scientists through image set-up using its database of imaging conditions for hundreds of commercially available dyes.

GeneSys rapidly optimizes filters and lighting according to the hardware inside the G:BOX Chemi XRQ and the image is calibrated according to the gel or blot’s size allowing scientists to take advantage of the camera’s full resolving power. Researchers then select their combination and the software instructs the G:BOX Chemi XRQ to automatically set-up the filters and lighting to generate sharp, clear gel or blot images. For even faster, automated image capture, GeneSys includes a unique researcher ‘protocol save’ feature enabling one-click recall of frequently used imaging settings.

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