Gel Scanner

Electrophoresis Gel Digital Imaging System – High Stability

The Bio-5050 scanner from Microtek is specifically designed to capture images of biological samples on electrophoresis gel films. It offers outstanding performance features, including a 48-bit color depth, a high optical resolution of 4800 dpi, an ultra-wide optical density range from 0.01D to 3.4D, high stability performance with a CV value of 0.5%, and an automatic image focusing system. These features enable the Bio-5050 to capture color images of electrophoresis gel films with precision and stability, thereby ensuring the highest scanning quality and image stability. 
Additionally, the Bio-5050 provides a key feature that allows users to periodically scan the same gel film, capturing images of the sample at different time points. This results in a continuous series of images showing changes in the sample over time, making it a valuable tool for further time-series analysis and biological research.
In the field of biotechnology, the high efficiency and stability of the Bio-5050 position it as an ideal choice, making it an indispensable component in the digitalization process of electrophoresis experiments.

Features

• A high optical resolution of 4800 dpi (5 um) ensures clear and detailed image visibility
• The wide optical density range from 0.01D to 3.4D prevents the loss of critical images
• A CV value of 0.5% guarantees high image stability, making it suitable for quantitative analysis
• Automatic focusing ensures the best scanning quality
• Dual-scan beds support the scanning of gels, transparent films, and reflective material
• A uniquely designed removable leak-free glass tray is suitable for use with both dry and wet gels
• The capability to repeatedly scan the same sample to monitor its changes, facilitating research, analysis, and comparisons.

Bio-5050 Brochure

Specifications
Optical Resolution：4800 dpi (5 um)
Image Sensor Type：CCD
Light Source：LED
Color Modes：8-bit/16-bit grayscale, 8-bit/16-bit RGB color
Scanning Area：Reflective: 8.5" x 14" (216 x 356 mm); Transparency: 8" X 10" (203 x 254 mm)
Scanning Speed：Reflective: <=37 sec @600 dpi; Transparency: <=35 sec @600 dpi
Optical Density Range：0.01D ~ 3.4D (Dmax 3.77)
Consistency：CV (Coefficient of Variation): 0.5% @1D, 1% @2D; R (Relative Range): 1% @1D, 2% @2D
Dimensions：22.3" x 15.2" x 6.2" (567 x 385 x 158 mm)
Weight：26.5 lbs. (12 kg) 
OS Support：Windows