{"title":"Electrophoresis Systems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYamato Electrophoresis Observation Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamato's RealTime-PAGE View turns gel electrophoresis from an after-the-fact stain-and-image step into a live process you can watch as it runs. Using a patented shadowgraph detection method with a 645 nm light source, it visualizes molecular migration directly inside a transparent gel — so you can stop a run at the right moment instead of guessing. Sold by LabSupplies.com as an authorized Yamato Scientific dealer, in stock and shipped from USA inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/electrophoresis-observation-device-with-mini-slab-chamber-rt-pv-051a\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRT-PV-051A\u003c\/strong\u003e — RealTime-PAGE View with Mini-Slab Chamber\u003c\/a\u003e: real-time, shadowgraph observation (patent #6281805) over a Ø50 mm field of view, supplied with the Model 1004S mini-slab chamber (106 × 100 mm gel plate, 10-sample × 1 mm comb). USB-powered and compact at 2.2 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy real-time observation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching band migration as electrophoresis proceeds shortens method development, prevents over-running samples, and documents separations without a separate imaging station. The RT-PV-051A is a self-contained, USB-powered device that drops onto any bench — a strong complement to a lab already equipped with Yamato sample-preparation and analytical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"electrophoresis-observation-device-with-mini-slab-chamber-rt-pv-051a","title":"Yamato RTPV051A RealTime-PAGE View Electrophoresis Observation Device","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYamato RTPV051A RealTime-PAGE View Electrophoresis Observation Device Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElectrophoresis Observation Device With Mini-Slab Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e (model RTPV051A) is a real-time electrophoresis system from Yamato Scientific, supplied by LabSupplies.com, authorized dealer. It captures molecular migration through a transparent gel as separation happens, imaging a ø50 mm field of view during the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadowgraph detection (patent #6281805) paired with a 645 nm light source reveals band movement directly inside the gel. A Mini-slab chamber (Model 1004S) holds gel plates measuring 106 × 100 mm. Comb configuration accommodates 10 samples at 1 mm each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB power keeps the device always on, removing separate power-supply wiring. External dimensions measure 300 × 80 × 298 mm, excluding legs and protrusions. Total weight is 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs), and chamber dimensions are 70 × 115 × 120 H mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e watch molecular migration in a transparent gel as electrophoresis proceeds, rather than imaging only after the run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShadowgraph detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e patented imaging method (patent #6281805) visualizes band movement across a ø50 mm field of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e645 nm light source:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated illumination supports the shadowgraph observation method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini-slab chamber (Model 1004S):\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts 106 × 100 mm gel plates with a 10-sample × 1 mm comb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e always-on operation through a single USB connection, no separate power supply to wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 × 80 × 298 mm external dimensions at just 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Electrophoresis System\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the system to your gel format, sample throughput, and how you need to view results. The axes below separate a real-time observation platform from a standard run-and-stain chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e shadowgraph imaging here lets you observe migration live in the gel, which matters when timing the stop point of a run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGel and chamber format:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm plate size (106 × 100 mm) and chamber model (Mini-slab 1004S) match your existing protocols and consumables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 10-sample × 1 mm comb sets how many lanes you load per run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField of view:\u003c\/strong\u003e a ø50 mm observation area defines how much of the gel you can monitor at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower and integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB power simplifies bench setup versus systems requiring a dedicated power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify the 300 × 80 × 298 mm dimensions and 2.2 kg weight suit your available bench space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal-time electrophoresis observation device (RealTime-PAGE View)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObservation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal-time observation of molecular migration in a transparent gel during electrophoresis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShadowgraph imaging (patent #6281805)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Source Wavelength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e645 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrophoresis Chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini-slab chamber (Model 1004S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGel Plate Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106 × 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComb Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 samples × 1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChamber Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 115 × 120 H mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB powered (always on)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Dimensions (W×D×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 80 × 298 mm (excluding legs and protrusions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes and Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRT-PV-051A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yamato-usa.com\/shop\/rt-pv-051-realtime-page-view-rt-pv-051-electrophoresis-observation-device-14342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamato Scientific Official Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From LabSupplies.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder the Yamato Scientific RTPV051A directly from LabSupplies.com and receive a genuine, manufacturer-warranted unit shipped from USA inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Yamato Scientific dealer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every unit is genuine and backed by the manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to ship from USA inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic fulfillment shortens lead time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-equipment specialists:\u003c\/strong\u003e our team answers spec and configuration questions before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat gel plate size and sample capacity does the RTPV051A support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mini-slab chamber accepts gel plates measuring 106 × 100 mm. A 10-sample × 1 mm comb configuration sets the lane count per run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the RTPV051A powered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is USB powered and always on. A single USB connection runs the device, so no separate power supply is required at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the real-time observation work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetection uses shadowgraph imaging (patent #6281805) with a 645 nm light source. This visualizes molecular migration directly in the transparent gel across a ø50 mm field of view during electrophoresis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich chamber model is included and what are its dimensions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system includes the Mini-slab chamber Model 1004S. Chamber dimensions are 70 × 115 × 120 H mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the external dimensions and weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExternal dimensions are 300 × 80 × 298 mm, excluding legs and protrusions. 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