The E3100 is the Accuris MyView Compact UV Transilluminator, the entry-tier compact variant in the Accuris UV transilluminator family. Distinct from the standard E3000 UV Transilluminator ($1,529) by the smaller footprint and lower-cost positioning, and from the larger E3200 UV Transilluminator (21 × 26 cm viewing surface, variable intensity, $1,281) by the smaller viewing area. Sized for educational labs, smaller research labs, and routine gel-electrophoresis workflows where the standard / large transilluminator viewing area isn't required.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | E3100 |
| Voltage | 115 V (North American outlet) |
| Type | UV Transilluminator (compact entry-tier) |
| Compatible stains | Ethidium bromide, GelRed, GelGreen, SYBR Safe, and similar dsDNA-binding fluorescent stains |
| Family position | Compact entry-tier (smaller / lower-cost than the standard E3000 or larger E3200) |
| List price | $829 |
Accuris UV Transilluminator Family Position
| SKU | Position | List price | When to pick |
| E3100 (this product) | Compact entry-tier | $829 | Educational labs, smaller research labs, routine gel work where compact size matters |
| E3000 | Standard | $1,529 | Standard UV transilluminator for routine gel observation, 302 nm wavelength |
| E3200 | Larger 21 × 26 cm viewing, variable intensity | $1,281 | Larger gels, multi-gel workflows, intensity-controlled imaging |
The MyView Compact (E3100) trades viewing area and feature set for the lowest acquisition cost in the family, appropriate for workflows where the smaller viewing surface is sufficient.
UV Safety
UV transilluminators are powerful sources of UV radiation that is hazardous to skin and eyes. Standard UV-safety guidance applies:
- Always position the UV-protective cover before activation
- Wear UV-blocking glasses even with the protective cover installed
- Wear protective clothing (lab coat, gloves) to prevent UV exposure to skin
- Limit exposure duration
Application Profile
Educational laboratory teaching workflows. Undergraduate biology and biochemistry teaching where compact UV transilluminator footprint matches teaching-bench space.
Smaller research labs. Academic and small-clinical-research labs running routine gel electrophoresis without the throughput that justifies the larger E3000 / E3200 transilluminators.
Routine PCR product confirmation. Visual confirmation of PCR amplification before downstream cleanup or sequencing.
Routine genotyping workflows. Restriction-enzyme digest visualization and PCR-based genotyping band patterns.
Workflow consolidation with compact gel-doc imaging. Pair with compact gel-doc cameras for documented imaging on smaller bench footprints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the E3100 fit in the Accuris UV transilluminator family? It is the compact entry-tier variant, smaller and lower-cost than the standard E3000 ($1,529) and the larger E3200 (21 × 26 cm, variable intensity, $1,281).
Which stains is the E3100 compatible with? Ethidium bromide, GelRed, GelGreen, SYBR Safe, and similar dsDNA-binding fluorescent stains.
What voltage does the E3100 use? 115 V (this SKU); a 230 V variant is available by special order.
What UV safety precautions are required? Always position the UV-protective cover before activation, wear UV-blocking glasses even with the cover in place, wear protective clothing, and limit exposure duration.
Ordering & Configuration
Power configuration. 115 V (this SKU); a 230 V variant is available by special order for UK / Europe / Australia outlets.
UV bulb replacement. UV bulbs are consumable; expect periodic replacement. Confirm replacement bulb sourcing at order.
Safety equipment. UV-blocking glasses, lab coat, and protective gloves are operator-supplied per institutional UV-safety protocols.
Confirm at quote: voltage configuration, expected workflow context (routine gel observation vs higher-throughput needs that justify the E3000 or E3200), UV-safety protocol confirmation, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard warranty terms. Confirm at quote.
Accuris UV Transilluminator family:
- E3100 (this product, 115 V): 230 V available by special order, MyView Compact (entry-tier)
- E3000: Standard UV Transilluminator (302 nm)
- E3200: Large 21 × 26 cm Variable Intensity
Pick the E3100 MyView for compact entry-tier UV transilluminator workflows.
