This document is the user's guide for the Bio-Rad GS-800 Calibrated Imaging Densitometer, describing the features and characteristics of the product.
This guide explains how to unpack, install, and qualify the Bio-Rad GS-800 Calibrated Imaging Densitometer, including safety precautions, SCSI connection, and software integration with Quantity One. It also covers routine operation such as reflective and transmittance scanning, and provides troubleshooting steps for common issues.
Additional sections detail the one‑year warranty, technical service contacts, and full technical specifications such as resolution, scanning area, power requirements, and environmental limits.
| Scanning Resolution | 200 to 700 dpi |
|---|---|
| Gray Scale | 12‑bit A/D conversion |
| Effective Scanning Area (Reflective) | 29 cm x 40 cm |
| Effective Scanning Area (Transmittance) | 29 cm x 40 cm |
| Interface | Built‑in SCSI II, 25‑pin & 50‑pin connectors |
| Transmission Speed | 1 Mbyte/second |
| Lamp | 8 W daylight fluorescent |
| Warm‑up Time | 35 s (5 min for stable operation) |
| Line Voltage | 100‑240 V |
| Power Consumption | 30 W max |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 47.3 cm × 62.6 cm × 19.3 cm |
| Weight | 20.8 kg (45.8 lb) |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 20 % to 85 % |
Insert a coin into the carriage lock and turn it until the mark aligns with the unlocked position.
Use 0.00 for transmissive scanning and 0.05 for reflectance scanning.
Call 1‑800‑424‑6723 in the U.S. or contact your local Bio‑Rad office.