Yamato RTPV051A RealTime-PAGE View Electrophoresis Observation Device Overview
The Electrophoresis Observation Device With Mini-Slab Chamber (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.
Shadowgraph 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.
USB 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.
Key Features
- Real-time observation: watch molecular migration in a transparent gel as electrophoresis proceeds, rather than imaging only after the run.
- Shadowgraph detection: patented imaging method (patent #6281805) visualizes band movement across a ø50 mm field of view.
- 645 nm light source: dedicated illumination supports the shadowgraph observation method.
- Mini-slab chamber (Model 1004S): accepts 106 × 100 mm gel plates with a 10-sample × 1 mm comb.
- USB powered: always-on operation through a single USB connection, no separate power supply to wire.
- Compact footprint: 300 × 80 × 298 mm external dimensions at just 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs).
How to Choose the Right Electrophoresis System
Match 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.
- Detection method: shadowgraph imaging here lets you observe migration live in the gel, which matters when timing the stop point of a run.
- Gel and chamber format: confirm plate size (106 × 100 mm) and chamber model (Mini-slab 1004S) match your existing protocols and consumables.
- Sample capacity: the 10-sample × 1 mm comb sets how many lanes you load per run.
- Field of view: a ø50 mm observation area defines how much of the gel you can monitor at once.
- Power and integration: USB power simplifies bench setup versus systems requiring a dedicated power supply.
- Footprint: verify the 300 × 80 × 298 mm dimensions and 2.2 kg weight suit your available bench space.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Real-time electrophoresis observation device (RealTime-PAGE View) |
| Observation Method | Real-time observation of molecular migration in a transparent gel during electrophoresis |
| Detection Method | Shadowgraph imaging (patent #6281805) |
| Light Source Wavelength | 645 nm |
| Field of View | ø50 mm |
| Electrophoresis Chamber | Mini-slab chamber (Model 1004S) |
| Gel Plate Dimensions | 106 × 100 mm |
| Comb Configuration | 10 samples × 1 mm |
| Chamber Dimensions | 70 × 115 × 120 H mm |
| Power Supply | USB powered (always on) |
| External Dimensions (W×D×H) | 300 × 80 × 298 mm (excluding legs and protrusions) |
| Weight | 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs) |
Available Sizes and Configurations
| SKU | Configuration | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| RT-PV-051A | EA | EA |
Documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What gel plate size and sample capacity does the RTPV051A support?
The Mini-slab chamber accepts gel plates measuring 106 × 100 mm. A 10-sample × 1 mm comb configuration sets the lane count per run.
How is the RTPV051A powered?
It is USB powered and always on. A single USB connection runs the device, so no separate power supply is required at the bench.
How does the real-time observation work?
Detection 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.
Which chamber model is included and what are its dimensions?
The system includes the Mini-slab chamber Model 1004S. Chamber dimensions are 70 × 115 × 120 H mm.
What are the external dimensions and weight?
External dimensions are 300 × 80 × 298 mm, excluding legs and protrusions. The unit weighs 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs).
What is the light source wavelength used for detection?
The light source operates at 645 nm. It supports the shadowgraph observation method that images band movement inside the gel.