FastGene FAS-X Gel imaging system

Designed for laboratory environments, the FastGene^® FAS-X gel imaging system features a compact 40 cm footprint and functions as an autonomous unit.

The new method for improved gel documentation.

FastGene^® FAS-X combines:

• Conventional technology using the safe Blue/Green LEDs as light source
• Modern design
• High quality made in Germany
• User-friendly software

Gel imaging made limitless:

• Safe BLUE/Green LED light to protect samples and user
• Improved performance – with any fluorescent dye
• High image quality with any fluorescent dye
• All equipment included in one device
• Only three simple taps on the touchscreen to get the perfect gel image
• One light source for RNA, DNA, and proteins
• Made in Germany
• Password-protected data security
• New accessory: Additional Amber board available for easy cutting of bands

All in one – No additional equipment required

The FastGene^® FAS-X is a fully stand-alone system. Its compact (only 40 cm) and elegant design enables it to be used in any laboratory conditions. The system does not require an additional external computer.

The system has a 13.3” full HD touch screen that enables seamless interaction and provides a simple user experience. It is compatible with any network and has a large storage capacity (128 GB), enabling improved workflow efficiency and data management. It has a trans illuminator which is integrated into a push-to-open loading drawer. This prevents light contamination and ensures complete darkness, thereby improving image quality.

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Brilliant image quality

• The giant transilluminator has a viewing area of 26 cm × 21 cm, ensuring perfect illumination of all gel sizes, including large gels as well as multiple gels
• The camera's scientific-grade 1-inch CMOS sensor has high sensitivity and allows for the detection of nucleic acids at concentrations as low as 2 ng. This enables the capture of every detail with improved precision for publication-quality images, without leaving any band
• The prefocused optical unit enables image capture without the need for manual refocusing, saving time and allowing faster acquisition
• A 20 MPixel color camera offers high-resolution gel images, simplifying the process of choosing the preferred area of interest on the gel

Blue/Green LED: Safe gel imaging to protect users and their samples

UV light is both hazardous and damaging, while conventional blue LEDs often lack sensitivity for many dyes. With the FastGene^® FAS‑X, these challenges are eliminated. The system has an advanced Blue/Green LED technology that ensures user safety and delivers high sensitivity, enhancing the quality of results.

• Innovative Blue/Green LED technology prevents the need for using harmful UV light, thereby minimizing associated risk
• Compared to the conventional UV light, which affects the user as well as the sample, this technology performs within the wavelengths of a visible light spectrum ranging from 470 nm to 520 nm. This spectrum is not harmful to the DNA sample or the user and ensures a safer gel documentation process
• Single light source for proteins, RNA, and DNA - By accumulating the light energy absorbed by the fluorophores, the system has the ability to effectively excite a broad range of common green and red (incl. EtBr) DNA dyes as well as fluorescent proteins with very high intensity

Figure 1. Blue/Green LED light images: DNA gels stained with green (MIDORIGreen Xtra DNA stain) and red (GelRed^® DNA stain) DNA/RNA dyes and a protein gel stained with fluorescent protein dye (SERVA Lighting Red protein stain). Image Credit: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

Powerful white light

• The additional white light allows for documentation that goes beyond fluorescent gels. The FAS-X’s filter wheel has the benefit of making it easy to switch between the white light mode and fluorescence (blue/green LED light)

Figure 2. Lighting mode is easily changed using the touch screen buttons. Image Credit: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

• Using a white plate, the white light mode allows users to view the colourimetric PAGE protein gels in high quality. It also provides high-resolution images of bacterial colony plates or (colourimetric) western blot membranes.

Figure 3. FastGene^® FAS-X with open drawer. Coomassie stained PAGE protein gel is placed on the white plate. Image Credit: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

Figure 4. White light images: a Coomassie stained PAGE protein gel, a colourimetric Western blot membrane and a bacterial colony plate. Image Credit: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

Software makes it easy

• The software allows for seamless operation of the instrument and its communication with the camera
• The software also has an advanced editing function
• The user-friendly interface has been integrated into the touch screen and enables users to capture the best gel formations with a few simple clicks

Password-protected data security

In today’s fast‑evolving world of laboratory technology, safety and data security remain paramount. The FastGene^® FAS‑X safeguards research with multi‑user login access and robust password protection, empowering scientists to protect their work with confidence.

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Easy cutting of gel bands

The Amber Board for FAS-X (FAS-DGOF3) can easily be attached to the FAS-X drawer to ensure convenient and safe cutting of bands.

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Intuitive software

Creating the ideal gel image has never been easier. Direct communication between the software and the camera allows for faster image capture and robust live image editing.

The software provides easy control of the instrument with an intuitive and user-friendly interface accessible via the huge 13.3" touch screen. This enables users to take the best gel images with a few taps.

User's choice: AUTO or PRO mode

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Only 3 taps to get the perfect gel image

AUTO mode streamlines the image capture process by automatically optimizing settings. With just a few taps, users can achieve the highest‑quality gel images quickly and effortlessly.

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1. Turn on Blue/Green LED lamps
2. Adjust the brightness
3. Capture the image

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Customized fine-tuning gets the required image

PRO mode gives users complete control over image capture settings. Users can fine‑tune brightness, zoom in, and adjust the color scheme - choosing between color, monochrome, or inverted colors - to achieve the exact image they need.

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PRO mode also supports multi‑image recording, capturing three or five images at different exposure times. This feature allows users to quickly review and select the perfect shot.

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Secure data

User password protection ensures secure data storage, safeguarding valuable information from unauthorized access.

Printer function

Images can be printed either during live sample visualization or from the saved gallery. Supported printers include the Sony UP‑X899MD, Sony UP‑X898MD, and Sony UP‑D897.

Users should note that the printer button will only be displayed when a printer is correctly connected to the FAS-X system.

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Specifications

Source: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

Image Credit: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

Image Credit: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

Image Credit: NIPPON Genetics EUROPE