iGlow™ Gel Documentation System

Flexible, Intuitive One-Touch Gel Imaging with Advanced Automated Workflow and Extended Support.

The Invitrogen iGlow Gel Documentation System is a flexible, highly intuitive imaging platform engineered to deliver rapid, easy nucleic acid and protein gel imaging across a diverse range of gel formats. Featuring an advanced ‘one-touch capture’ functionality, the system streamlines the image acquisition process, taking mere seconds to go from sample insertion to high-quality data capture. At its core, the system incorporates a sophisticated Windows-based computing platform that cleanly integrates hardware and software components, eliminating the need for external computing devices and freeing valuable bench space. Equipped with a high-resolution 5-megapixel scientific CMOS (sCMOS) detector and three distinct LED transilluminator light sources (blue, UV, and white), the iGlow enables precision imaging for a wide range of samples and stains. To maximize workflow efficiency and remove manual guesswork, the system features automatic tray recognition that senses exactly which sample tray is inserted and activates only the corresponding imaging mode. Furthermore, during capture, the intelligent software automatically detects sample intensity levels to calculate the ideal exposure time, ensuring consistent, publication-quality results. Providing ultimate peace of mind for laboratory operations, the entire system package includes all essential imaging trays, a UV safety shield, and is backed by a comprehensive, industry-leading two-year warranty.

Product Features

• One-Touch Image Capture System: Streamlined operation with single-touch activation enables rapid image acquisition and enhanced user efficiency for high-throughput laboratory workflows.

• Automated Tray Recognition Technology: Intelligent detection system automatically identifies sample trays upon insertion, removing manual steps, simplifying user experience, and reducing potential for user error.

• Integrated Touchscreen Interface: Built-in 12-inch touchscreen display provides intuitive navigation and standalone system control, driven by an onboard Windows-based computer platform.

• High Resolution 5-MP sCMOS Camera: Powerful scientific imaging sensor enables publication-quality image capture with superior clarity, contrast, and fine detail suitable for rigorous scientific documentation and analysis.

• Multi-Source Gel Excision Capability: Supports precision gel excision and band-cutting workflows utilizing white, blue, and UV light sources for versatile downstream sample preparation applications.

• Integrated Safety Detection System: Automated safety screen monitoring uses smart proximity sensors to ensure the UV shield remains safely in place during gel excision procedures, preventing potential user exposure.

• Automated Exposure Capture: System automatically measures sample intensity levels to calculate the perfect exposure time, removing guesswork and preventing band saturation.

• Comprehensive Data Transfer Options: Multiple connectivity solutions including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB interfaces enable flexible data management, direct printing, and easy integration with network infrastructures.

Applications & Data Processing

• Multi-Stain Visualization: Precision imaging of fluorescently stained DNA/RNA agarose gels (Ethidium Bromide, SYBR Safe, gel stains) and colorimetric or fluorescent protein gels (Coomassie, silver stains).

• Onboard and Advanced Image Analysis: Perform basic adjustments directly on the standalone imager panel, with full data compatibility for the included iBright Analysis Software (iBA) to conduct advanced quantification and custom reporting across Mac, PC, or Cloud environments.

• Versatile Purification Workflows: Safe and accurate band excision under multiple light paths to support clean upstream sample validation for downstream cloning and sequencing pipelines.