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VersaDoc MP 4000 Sole Source Specifications
VersaDoc MP 4000 Sole Source Specifications
The Molecular Imager VersaDoc MP 4000 System is manufactured solely by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
It is a unique multi-imager for visualizing non-isotopic samples such as fluorescent, chromogenic and
chemiluminescent labeled samples. This versatile system is easily customized to accommodate today’s
applications and tommorow’s research. Unique LED epi-illumination and UV transillumination sources
are both supported for optimal imaging and uniformity. The flexibility of the VersaDoc MP 4000 is the
cornerstone of this system. Red, green, and blue LED-based illumination enables versatility for multi-
fluorescence and multiplex imaging. Broadband UV excitation allows for larger Stokes shifts and better
discrimination between excitation and emission wavelengths. The Windows and Mac compatible
software included with the VersaDoc MP 4000 allows for complete acquisition control and analysis of
gels, blots and films.
The features below and their benefits together combine to make the VersaDoc MP 4000 System a unique
offering to researchers.
1. Only system with patented true dynamic flat fielding using external reference plate. This eliminates
imaging non-uniformities caused by variations in the optical path due to zoom setting, illumination,
and/or lens.
2. Flat fielding correction results in a CV of ≤5% over the entire imaging area.
3. Only system with filters positioned between camera lens and camera, resulting in no mis-registration
between multi-channel images.
4. Only system that uses F-mount lenses, which are much higher optical quality than c-mount lenses.
5. Modular design allows upgrades to higher end cameras or future cameras, eliminating future
constraints.
6. Custom filter positions allow flexibility for future techniques.
7. Application based software for ease of acquisition. User chooses the application (e.g. Protein
Gel>Flamingo) and the correct filter, gain, illumination source and binning are selected automatically.
8. Linear range of 3.4 orders versus approximately 2 orders for film.
Feature Benefit
♦ Red, Green, and Blue LED (Sole Source Specifications for VersaDoc MP 4000)
Epi-Illumination - Versatile multiplex imaging and analysis of gels, blots,
and arrays
- Visible excitation reduces damage to precious
samples
- Highly uniform, CV of ≤5%, for quantitative illumination
- Class 2 laser excitation efficiency, without the cost of a
laser scanner
- Fully integrated into hardware and software design,
promoting ease-of-use
♦ UV and White Light Trans-Illumination (Sole Source Specifications for VersaDoc MP 4000)
- Analysis of blots, film, and opaque samples
with UV and white light
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Feature Benefit
♦ Visible, UV and White Light (Sole Source Specifications for VersaDoc MP 4000)
Illumination - Faster scan times than laser based point
scanners
♦ Sample tray, highly absorbent (Sole Source Specifications for VersaDoc MP 4000)
- Reduces background fluorescence close to zero
counts, enhancing signal-to-noise ratio
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Quantity One® 1-D Analysis
Acquisition Software
Feature Benefit
♦ Unlimited copies of (Sole Source Specifications for VersaDoc MP 4000)
Quantity One Basic ♦ Provided in addition to the full license copy provided with
each instrument. Users can now take advantage of a
number of useful analysis features without the need to
purchase additional licenses (See Bulletin 2908)
♦ Quantity One Analysis ♦ One free full version license provided with each system
Software sold in addition to unlimited copies of Quantity One Basic.
Quantity One provides the user with tools to analyze and
quantitate 1D gels and blots, arrays, and colonies by use
of volume analysis or band analysis. A number of
annotation and display features are available. Quantity
One is compatible with PC and Mac platforms.
♦ Provides greater ease-of-use and automation
♦ Application based software requires no user
knowledge of instrument settings.
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