The Labmart UVCL254 UV Cross-Linker is a microprocessor-controlled UV irradiation system designed for nucleic-acid cross-linking and related laboratory UV applications. It provides 254 nm UV irradiation, 0–99.99 J/cm² energy control, a maximum irradiation area of 880 cm², six 8W UV tubes, UV energy and time modes, automatic safety shut-off when the door is opened, and a 7-inch touchscreen.

Product Overview

The UVCL254 UV Cross-Linker is a laboratory UV irradiation system designed primarily for cross-linking and fixing nucleic acids on hybridization membranes. The system uses 254 nm ultraviolet irradiation and incorporates an energy-control function measured in J/cm².

Its integrated time/energy monitoring system continuously monitors UV irradiation and automatically stops irradiation when the programmed energy value is reached. The instrument also provides a selectable UV energy mode or time mode, allowing users to operate according to their experimental requirements.

The UVCL254 features a 7-inch touchscreen, microprocessor control, stainless-steel chamber, UV safety window and door-protection lock. The maximum irradiation area is 880 cm², with six 8W UV light tubes.

The supplied catalogue also identifies applications including DNA cutting in agarose gels, RecA mutation screening, partial restriction endonuclease digestion of pyrimidine dimers, UV sterilization for PCR contamination control and polymer UV treatment.

Key Features & Benefits

• 254 nm UV wavelength
• UV energy measurement range of 0–99.99 J/cm²
• Maximum irradiation area of 880 cm²
• Maximum UV radiation energy of 5 mW/cm²
• 6 × 8W UV light tubes
• UV energy and time operating modes
• Microprocessor-controlled operation
• 7-inch touchscreen display
• Automatic irradiation stop when programmed energy is reached
• Automatic safety stop when the door is opened
• UV safety window and door lock
• Stainless-steel chamber
• Automatic information storage
• Easy-to-operate drawer-style design
• Optional wavelength configurations of 365 nm and 312 nm
• Standard power cord, instruction manual and test certificate supplied

4. Technical Specifications

5. Applications

The UVCL254 is designed for applications including:

• Nucleic-acid cross-linking
• Fixing nucleic acids on hybridization membranes
• DNA cutting in agarose gels
• RecA mutation screening
• Partial restriction endonuclease digestion of pyrimidine dimers
• UV sterilization for PCR contamination control
• UV irradiation experiments
• Polymer UV treatment
• UV sterilization applications
• Molecular biology research
• Biotechnology research

6. Suitable For

The UVCL254 is suitable for:

• Molecular biology laboratories
• Biotechnology laboratories
• Genetic research laboratories
• Life-science research facilities
• Academic laboratories
• DNA/RNA research laboratories
• PCR laboratories
• Hybridization laboratories
• Research and development facilities
• Laboratories performing controlled UV irradiation experiments

10. FAQs

1. What is the UVCL254 used for?

The UVCL254 is primarily designed for UV cross-linking and fixing nucleic acids on hybridization membranes.

2. What UV wavelength does the standard UVCL254 use?

The standard wavelength is 254 nm.

3. What is the UV energy range?

The UV energy measurement range is 0–99.99 J/cm².

4. What is the maximum irradiation area?

The maximum specified irradiation area is 880 cm².

5. How many UV lamps are provided?

The UV source consists of 6 × 8W light tubes.

6. Does the UVCL254 have an energy-controlled mode?

Yes. It provides a UV Energy Mode in which the irradiation is monitored and stopped when the programmed energy value is reached.

7. Does it also have a timer mode?

Yes. The instrument provides both UV Energy Mode and Time Mode.

8. Does the instrument stop when the door is opened?

Yes. The UV irradiation automatically stops when the door is opened.

9. What type of display does the UVCL254 have?

It has a 7-inch touchscreen display.

10. How many settings can be stored?

The specification states that 50 UV energy/time groups can be set and saved.

11. What chamber material is used?

The UVCL254 has a stainless-steel chamber.

12. Are other UV wavelengths available?

Yes. The supplied specification identifies 365 nm and 312 nm as optional wavelengths.