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.
