Labnet Enduro GDS II User manual

Labnet Enduro™GDS II and Enduro GDS Touch II
Gel Documentation System
Instruction Manual
Catalog Numbers:
GDS2-1302
GDS2-1365
GDST2-1302
GDST2-1365

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................... 3
2. Safety and Regulatory Compliance ................................................................4
 3.Specications ................................................................................... 5
4. System Placement ...............................................................................5
5. Labnet Enduro™ GDS II Gel Documentation System Installation Guide ..............................6
6. Labnet Enduro GDS Touch II Gel Documentation System Installation Guide .........................8
7. Image Acquisition ...............................................................................9
8. Overview of Software Features ................................................................. 10
9. Optional Accessories ........................................................................... 13
10. Limited Warranty .............................................................................. 13
11. Product Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your Labnet Enduro™ GDS II or Enduro GDS Touch II Gel Documentation
System. The systems easily capture publication quality, 16 bit TIFF images. The systems are simple to set up
and have a straightforward user interface for image capture, annotation, and contrast adjustment. Images
are easily saved and opened in common gel analysis software for more detailed analysis.
The Labnet Enduro GDS II Gel Documentation System includes the following components:
 LabnetEnduroGDSIIGelDocumentationSystemcabinet,includingthecameraandorangelter
A-to-A male USB cable
Quick Installation Guide and Quick Imaging Guide
Labnet test target
 LabnetUSB(includesimagingsoftware,calibrationles)
 3-powercables:110V/220V(US/EU/UK).Pleaseselectthecorrectoneforyourregion.
The Labnet Enduro GDS Touch II Gel Documentation System includes the following components:
 LabnetEnduroGDSTouchIIGelDocumentationSystemcabinet,includingthecameraandorangelter
 Tabletcomputer(includesimagingsoftware,calibrationles)
Quick Installation Guide and Quick Imaging Guide
Labnet test target
 3-powercables:110V/220V(US/EU/UK).Pleaseselectthecorrectoneforyourregion.
For General Laboratory Use Only
This instrument is suitable for general laboratory use only. Therefore, it must be used only by personnel who
know the health risks associated with the reagents that are normally used with this instrument.
Voltage Setting Information
The Labnet Enduro GDS II and Enduro GDS Touch II systems have a power supply that automatically chooses
the correct voltage for your country or region.
Protection category: IP20 according to IEC 60529

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2. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Important Safety Information
Please read these instructions before operating the Labnet Enduro™ Gel Documentation Systems: Enduro
GDSII-302andEnduroGDSII-365(Cat.Nos.GDS2-1302andGDS2-1365,respectively),andtheEnduroGDS
TouchII-302andEnduroGDSTouchII-365(Cat.Nos.GDST2-1302andGDST2-1365,respectively).
UV Safety Precautions
TheEnduroGDSIIandEnduroGDSTouchIIsystemscomewithabuilt-inultraviolet(UV200to400nm)
transilluminator inside the system. Exposure to UV radiation can cause permanent damage to the eyes and
skin.Thesystemenclosureconnestheradiationwithinthesystemandshieldstheuserfromexposure.The
system is also equipped with a two-way safety interlock switch that automatically cuts off the power to the
transilluminator when the door is open during normal use.
 AlwayswearUV-protectiveeyewearthatisspeciedbythemanufacturerasprovidingprotectionatthe
wavelength(s)used,makingsurethattheeyewearprotectsanyareaswhereradiationmaycomethrough
(UVsunglassesmaynotpreventUVradiationfromcominginthroughthesidesoraroundthelenses).
Always cover all skin that may be exposed to UV light, especially the face, neck, hands, and arms.
Always make sure that any UV protection devices (such as the safety switch on the light cabinet
apparatus)areworkingproperly.Ifnot,discontinueuseuntilthedevice(s)areproperlyrepaired.
Use only UV lamps in the transilluminator.
Electrical Safety Precautions
Be sure to take proper precautions when handling any electrical equipment. NEVER work on any live circuit,
xture,receptacle,orswitch.Safetyrulesyoushouldfollowwheneverworkingwithanyelectricalappliance
include:
Always shut off power at the main disconnect before changing a fuse.
 Alwaysshutoffpowertothecircuitbeforerepairingorreplacingaswitch,receptacle,orxture.
Always tape over the main switch, empty fuse socket, or circuit breaker you are working on.
Always check that the circuit is dead before beginning work on it. Using a circuit tester or voltmeter can
help you determine this.
Always unplug any appliance before repairing it.
Protective Earth Terminal
The earth terminal, intended for connection to an external protective conductor for protection against
electric shock in case of a fault, is located on the inside of the back panel.
Hot Surface Warning
Under normal conditions, the temperature of the glass surface of the UV transilluminator is below 50°C and
safe to touch. However, if the system malfunctions, it is possible that the glass surface temperature exceeds
80°C. Please exercise caution when touching the glass surface with your hand when this occurs.
CAUTION Becauseultraviolet(UV)radiationcancauseserious
damage to unprotected eyes and skin, we recommend
wearing UV glasses or a face shield.
UV

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Labnet System
Labnet Enduro™ GDS II
Gel Documentation System
Labnet Enduro GDS Touch II
Gel Documentation System
Camera 2.7 MP image resolution 2.7 MP image resolution
Lens f/1.8 f/1.8
Light Sources Epi White
302 or 365 nm Transilluminator
Epi White
302 or 365 nm Transilluminator
Epi Blue
Trans White Light
Illumination Tray
Optional Optional
Field of View 15 x 20 cm 15 x 20 cm
Cabinet Door sensor to prevent accidental exposure
to UV; automatically shuts off UV light when
door is open
Safety override, enabling band cutting on the
UV transilluminator with automatic turn off
after 5 minutes
Door sensor to prevent accidental exposure to UV;
automatically shuts off UV light when door is open
Safety override, enabling band cutting on the UV
transilluminator with automatic turn off after 5
minutes
Emission Filter 590 nm 590 nm
3-position Filter Slider No Yes
Certications CE, cTUVus CE, cTUVus
Product Footprint 12”x15”(30.48x38.1cm) 12”x15”(30.48x38.1cm)
Computer Operating system: Windows® 7 1 gigahertz
(GHz)orfaster32-bit(x86)or64-bit(x64)
processor(Intel),2gigabyte(GB)RAM
(32-bit)or4GBRAM(64-bit),16GBavailable
harddiskspace(32-bit)or20GB(64-bit)
Operating system: Windows® 10 Processor:
1gigahertz(GHz)orfasterprocessor(Intel),
RAM:2gigabyte(GB)for32-bitor4GBfor
64-bit, Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS
20 GB for 64-bit OS
Minimum hardware requirements: 1.4 GHz
processor speed, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB free hard
diskspace,2USBs(cameraandprinter)
Tablet included: Windows 8 tablet computer enables
compatibility with existing networks, as well as easy
setup
Bluetooth and wireless compatible, or USB to LAN
compatible
10.1” touch screen
2 GB of storage for short-term data saving
3. Specications
4. System Placement
Pleasemakesurethesystemislocatedawayfromregularexposuretowater,solvents,orcorrosivematerial.Placeonaatandstable
surfacewith10cmclearanceonallsides,includingthetop,toallowsufcientairow.
The system is intended for indoor use with the following ambient conditions:
a. Altitude up to 2,000 m
b. Temperature 5°C to 40°C
c. Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C
Thesystemshouldbeplacedawayfrominterferingelectricalsignalsandmagneticelds.Ifpossible,adedicatedelectricaloutletshouldbe
used to eliminate electrical interference from other instrumentation in your laboratory.

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5. Labnet Enduro™GDS II Gel Documentation System Installation Guide
Remove the Labnet Enduro
GDS II Gel Documentation
System from its packaging.
1.
Identify the Labnet USB and
connect it to a Microsoft®
Windows® 7, 8, or 10
computer.
OntheUSB,ndthefolder
“Enduro Imaging Files\
Enduro_v_XXX” and open it.
Double click on the Setuple.
(You may see a message pop
up that says “Do you want to
allow the following program
from an unknown publisher
to make changes to this
computer?” Select Yes.)
Click Next to begin the Setup
Wizard.
Select Enduro GDS II, then click
Next.
Select your installation
location, then click Next.
Click Install to continue with
the installation.
Click Next to begin the driver
installation.
To continue, accept the license
agreement. Then click Next.
Select the UV wavelength of
the system.
After the installation is
complete, click Finish.
2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12.
To continue, accept the license
agreement. Then click Next.
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Click Finish to exit the Setup
Wizard.
Plug the system into an
available outlet.
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13.
Connect the A-to-A USB cable
to both the system USB and
the computer. On the Labnet
system, ensure the USB is
plugged into the lower USB
on the right hand side of
the instrument.
Power on the Labnet Enduro
GDS II system using the switch
in the back. Wait about 20
seconds before proceeding to
the next step.
Launch the capture software. Thersttimeyourunthe
Enduro Capture Software,
you will receive the message
above. Click Allow Access.
14. 15. 16.
17. 18. 19. 20.
Find the “Master”folder
within the “System Calibration
Folder.” Copy the Master folder,
and paste it in C:\Enduro
Imaging Files\Enduro_v_XXX.
When asked if you would like
to replace the existing folder,
select Yes.
*Note: if you cannot see the
Program Data folder, please
make sure you can view
“hidden”lesinWindows®.
On the Labnet USB, locate the
folder “Enduro Imaging Files\
System Calibration Folder
AXXXXX.”

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6. Labnet Enduro™GDS Touch II Gel Documentation System Installation Guide
Remove the Labnet Enduro GDS
Touch II Gel Documentation
System from its packaging.
Locate the tablet computer. Remove the wing nuts from
the back of the tablet.
Mount the tablet on the
system.
Secure the tablet in place with
the wing nuts.
Connect the mini-USB cable to
the tablet.
Connect the power cable to
the tablet.
Power on the system using the
switch on the back.
Power on the tablet. Launch the capture software.
Plug the system into an
available outlet.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
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7. Image Acquisition
1. After the acquisition software is launched, select the Darkroom tab.
2. Place your sample in the imager. The capture software will be in “Live” mode to allow you to position
your sample.
3. Close the cabinet door.
4. Select your light source.
Here is a quick guide to select your light source:
System
Labnet Enduro™ GDS II
Gel Documentation System
Labnet Enduro GDS Touch II
Gel Documentation System
EtBr Gel UV 302 or 365 UV 302 or 365
Sybr Safe Gel UV 302 or 365 Epi Blue
Coomassie Gel* Visible Visible
*Requires optional white light tray.
5. Select exposure time. If you are not sure of your exposure time, select Auto Exposure. Otherwise, you
can select a time using the exposure slider.
6. A preview of your image will be displayed. If the image is acceptable, select Image Capture. Otherwise
you can continue to modify the exposure time.
7. When you are done, your image will be displayed in the home tab. You can now save your image.

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8. Overview of Software Features
Open
Open a previously saved image.
Save
Save allows you to perform one of three actions:
Save – save the currently active image
Save as – allows you to save the currently
activeimageunderanotherlename
Save all – saves all open images
Print
Print active image.
@
@
Email
Allows you to email the active image. Please see
“Email Settings” in the Settings section of this
guide.
Resize
An image can be resized up to 3 times its
original size.
Crop
When you select the crop tool, a crop window
will appear over your image. Drag the corners of
the crop window to your desired size, and then
select “Crop ROI” from the bottom of the screen.
If you do not want to crop, select “Cancel.”
Rotate
Rotate allows you to rotate your image one of
four ways:
Right 90 degrees
Left 90 degrees
Flip horizontal
Flip vertical
i
Image Info
Captures some of the information on how your
image was captured, including the date and
time captured, and exposure time. Additionally,
it tells you the light source and calibration value.
Zoom In
Zoom in on center of image
Zoom Out
Zoom out from center of image
Zoom Fit
Adjustszoomtollwindow.Displays%inthe
lower left corner of the window.
Auto Contrast
Calculates a balanced contrast ratio.
Manual Contrast
Allows you to manually adjust the black and
white levels of your image.
Invert
Gives the inverse of the image.
Display Saturation
Saturated pixels are displayed in red.
Home Tab