Invitrogen A32747 iBright CL1000 Gel and Western Blot Imaging System with Chemiluminescence

The Invitrogen A32747 iBright CL1000 Imaging System is a specialized laboratory instrument designed for high-sensitivity imaging of western blots and nucleic acid gels. Equipped with a green LED source and chemiluminescent detection capabilities, this system supports dual-channel imaging essential for molecular diagnostics and biotechnological research applications. The 12.1-inch capacitive touchscreen provides an intuitive user interface facilitating rapid data acquisition and analysis.

Key technical features include:

• Detection Methods: Chemiluminescent and nucleic acid gel imaging modalities suitable for protein expression analysis and DNA/RNA visualization.
• Illumination: Integrated green LED enhances fluorescence-based imaging workflows common in gene editing and synthetic biology experiments.
• Motorized Turntable: Two-position motorized design for accommodating varied gel formats, although this preowned unit requires turntable assembly adjustment for optimal operation.
• Display: High-resolution 12.1-inch capacitive touchscreen enabling precise imaging control and real-time data review.
• Power Compatibility: Operates on 120V/220V with 50Hz/60Hz frequency, adaptable to diverse laboratory environments worldwide.
• Weight and Dimensions: Weighs approximately 59.87 kg (132 lbs), with compact shipping dimensions suited for efficient lab integration.

Despite minor cosmetic defects and a current turntable installation error that limits full functional testing, the system powers on and initializes, making it a robust tool for researchers specializing in cell imaging, molecular cloning workflows, and bioprocessing quality control. Its advanced imaging capabilities are critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines where precise protein and nucleic acid analysis is required.

This Invitrogen iBright CL1000 is widely adopted in biotechnology fields for its high-quality western blot documentation and gel analysis features, supporting fluorescence analysis and molecular biology workflows critical to synthetic biology and molecular diagnostics research.