Cat #: 31-700E

Benchmark Scientific E4100-E SmartBlue™ Mini, Compact Blue Light Transilluminator, Includes Amber Cover 230V, 1 Transilluminator/Unit

Cat #: 31-700E

Benchmark Scientific E4100-E SmartBlue™ Mini, Compact Blue Light Transilluminator, Includes Amber Cover 230V, 1 Transilluminator/Unit

Compact Blue Light Transilluminator, Includes Amber Cover 230V

1 Transilluminator/Unit

Brand: Benchmark Scientific
  • Visible blue wavelength at 465nm is not damaging to DNA, so DNA bands can be cut out and used for further experiments.
  • Downstream cloning efficiency is very high due to minimal DNA degradation. The blue light is non-hazardous to eyes or skin.
  • The SmartBlue Mini requires no special safety shielding, but blue light needs to be filtered for dye visualization.
  • The detachable, dual-position amber cover filters out the blue light, allowing stained DNA bands to be seen clearly.
  • The SmartBlue Mini incorporates powerful LEDs with a diffuser and filter to provide optimal excitation of green fluorescent dyes.
  • Light penetrating the gel from below provides a high level of sensitivity to detect small quantities of DNA.
  • An array of super bright LEDs with a 30,000 hour service life provide the light source for the SmartBlue Mini.
  • A scratch proof cover glass protects the lighted surface, allowing gels to be cut with a metal blade.
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Compact Blue Light Transilluminator, Includes Amber Cover 230V

1 Transilluminator/Unit

Brand: Benchmark Scientific
  • Visible blue wavelength at 465nm is not damaging to DNA, so DNA bands can be cut out and used for further experiments.
  • Downstream cloning efficiency is very high due to minimal DNA degradation. The blue light is non-hazardous to eyes or skin.
  • The SmartBlue Mini requires no special safety shielding, but blue light needs to be filtered for dye visualization.
  • The detachable, dual-position amber cover filters out the blue light, allowing stained DNA bands to be seen clearly.
  • The SmartBlue Mini incorporates powerful LEDs with a diffuser and filter to provide optimal excitation of green fluorescent dyes.
  • Light penetrating the gel from below provides a high level of sensitivity to detect small quantities of DNA.
  • An array of super bright LEDs with a 30,000 hour service life provide the light source for the SmartBlue Mini.
  • A scratch proof cover glass protects the lighted surface, allowing gels to be cut with a metal blade.

Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators are the perfect partner for the most common safe DNA stains. It emits blue light at a wavelength of 465nm, perfect for excitation of most green fluorophors, including our Accuris’ SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, SYBR Safe, SYBR Gold, GelStar, GelGreen, to name a few. The SmartBlue™ can also works for excitation of EtBr (though fluorescence is not as bright as with UV), see our Technical Bulletin with sample images. Exposing DNA to blue wavelength does not cause molecular damage, and results in a much higher downstream cloning efficiency as compared to even short UV light exposures. In addition, the visible blue light is not damaging to the user’s skin and is less harmful to the eyes.

Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators have been developed for viewing DNA gels stained with new, safe fluorescent dyes. These new dyes, such as SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, Gel Green, have an excitation wavelength of 465-470nm (visible blue light), and are safer to use than Ethidium Bromide.

Brand Benchmark
Light Source High intensity blue LEDs
Emission Filter Cover Amber
Wavelength Peak at 465 nm
E4000 Viewing Surface 17 x 12 cm
E4000 Ext. Dimensions 30.5 x 21.5 x 5 cm
E4100 Viewing Surface 10.5 x 10.5 cm
E4100 Ext. Dimensions 17 x 12 x 5 cm
Electrical 100 to 240V, 50-60Hz
Weight 1.2kg / 2.6lbs
Warranty 2 years

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