The Accuris myGel InstaView Complete Electrophoresis System is the integrated power-supply-included variant of the myGel InstaView platform — bundling the gel tank with Blue LED illuminator, the direct-connect integrated power supply, the casting set, and the gel imaging enclosure into a single bench-top unit. Per the InstaView brochure: *"The power supply connects directly into the gel tank — no more leads to contend with. The connection is guaranteed to be right, every time."* The integrated design eliminates power-supply-pairing complexity and removes the separate-PSU lead-handling friction common with traditional electrophoresis setups.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | E1201 |
| Voltage | 115 V, 60 Hz |
| Output voltage | 35 V, 50 V, or 100 V (3 selectable settings) |
| Timer | 0–99 min, continuous |
| Safety | Magnetic switch interlock between gel tank and lid |
| Buffer volume | 230 ml |
| Gel capacity | 1 × 10.5 × 10 cm gel OR 1 × 10.5 × 6 cm gel (0.5 cm thick) |
| Transilluminator | Blue LED, 465 nm (Mini SmartBlue Transilluminator integrated) |
| Compatible stains | SmartGlow, SYBR Green, Gel Green |
| Lid filter | Orange filter integrated for direct band visualization |
| Power supply | Integrated direct-connect — no separate PSU purchase required |
| Casting set included | E1200-CS1 (casting stand + trays + double-sided combs) |
| Imaging accessory included | Gel imaging enclosure for smartphone-camera documentation (smartphone not included) |
| Dimensions (with enclosure) | 10 × 8.25 × 5 in / 25.5 × 21 × 14 cm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 2.3 lb / 1.04 kg |
| List price | $1,136 |
What's Included (per InstaView Brochure Ordering Information)
The E1201 ships as a complete bench-ready package with:
- Gel tank with orange filter in the lid
- Direct-connect integrated power supply (no separate PSU purchase)
- E1200-CS1 casting set (stand + trays + E1101-COMB1 double-sided combs)
- Mini SmartBlue Transilluminator (the in-tank Blue LED, 465 nm)
- Gel imaging enclosure (for smartphone-camera documentation)
Operator-supplied (or separately ordered): TAE / TBE buffer, agarose, DNA loading dye, ladder, samples, blue-light-compatible green fluorescent gel stain (SmartGlow / SYBR Green / Gel Green), smartphone for camera documentation.
E1200 vs E1201 — Pick the Right Configuration
| E1200 (gel tank only) | E1201 (complete system) |
| Power supply | Not included — pair with separate PSU | Integrated direct-connect |
| Casting set | Per universe — separately referenced (E1200-CS1) | E1200-CS1 included |
| Imaging enclosure | Included | Included |
| Transilluminator | Blue LED 465 nm | Blue LED 465 nm |
| List price (115 V) | $1,136.00 | $1,136 ($266 premium for integrated PSU + casting set) |
| Best fit | Lab has compatible PSU on hand; modular procurement | New-lab installation; single-procurement convenience; eliminates PSU pairing decision |
Bundle economics. The $266 E1201-vs-E1200 premium covers an integrated power supply (~ $273 standalone E2100 myVolt Mini) plus the E1200-CS1 casting set (~$56 standalone) — bundle ~$329 of components for $266, a meaningful procurement saving plus the workflow benefit of the direct-connect PSU integration.
Direct-Connect Power Supply — Why It Matters
Traditional electrophoresis setups have a separate PSU, gel tank, and electrical leads with banana plugs, which introduces four common workflow frictions: wrong-polarity lead connection (DNA migrates the wrong direction and the run is wasted), loose lead connection (current interruption mid-run compromises band quality), tangled leads cluttering the bench in space-constrained labs, and PSU-tank distance constraints imposed by lead length. The InstaView's direct-connect design eliminates all four — the connection is physically possible in only one orientation (so wrong-polarity is impossible), there are no leads to detach or loosen, the PSU and tank share a single-unit footprint, and there is no lead length to manage because the two are mechanically integrated. Per brochure: *"The connection is guaranteed to be right, every time."*
Application Profile
New-lab electrophoresis workflow setup with real-time visualization — the E1201 is the right pick for a new-lab installation that wants the InstaView real-time benefits without the procurement complexity of separate gel tank + PSU + casting set.
Real-time PCR-product screening — same workhorse application as the E1200 (see parent page), with the integrated PSU eliminating setup friction.
Teaching laboratory installations — undergraduate / graduate molecular-biology programs benefit from the day-one-ready integrated bundle plus the safer-than-UV blue-light visualization workflow.
Field-deployment workflows — environmental sampling, agricultural diagnostics, veterinary diagnostics labs benefit from the integrated all-in-one bench-top unit.
Multi-site lab fleet deployment — facilities standardizing on the InstaView platform across multiple sites benefit from the single-procurement bundle (vs the modular E1200 + separate PSU + separate casting set procurement).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the E1201 complete system include? The gel tank with orange filter, the direct-connect integrated power supply, the E1200-CS1 casting set, the Mini SmartBlue Transilluminator (Blue LED, 465 nm), and the gel imaging enclosure for smartphone documentation.
How is the E1201 different from the E1200? The E1201 adds the integrated direct-connect power supply and the E1200-CS1 casting set for a $266 premium ($1,136 vs $1,136.00). The E1200 is the gel tank only, paired with a separate power supply.
What gel stains are compatible? SmartGlow, SYBR Green, and Gel Green — the blue-light-compatible green fluorescent stains. Ethidium bromide workflows cannot use the InstaView.
What are the output voltage settings? Three selectable settings — 35 V, 50 V, or 100 V — with a 0–99 minute (or continuous) timer.
What is the warranty? 2 years per the myGel InstaView brochure.
Ordering & Configuration
Pick E1201 over E1200 when: the lab does not have a compatible existing power supply, prefers single-procurement convenience, and values the direct-connect workflow over modular flexibility.
Pick E1200 over E1201 when: the lab has a compatible PSU on hand (e.g., upgrading from a previous-generation tank but keeping the existing PSU), or the lab wants the modular flexibility to upgrade the PSU separately later (e.g., step from E2100 myVolt Mini to E2301 myVolt Touch).
Confirm at quote: voltage and plug type, lab's existing PSU inventory, workflow stain chemistry (blue-light-compatible vs EtBr — EtBr workflows can't use the InstaView), training requirements, and lead time.
Warranty: 2 years per myGel InstaView brochure.
Accuris myGel InstaView family configurations:
- E1200 — Gel tank with Blue LED illuminator only (no power supply, $1,136.00 / $1,136.00)
- E1201 (this product) — Complete 115 V system with integrated PSU + casting set ($1,136)
- Complete 230 V system with integrated PSU (by special order, $1,201)
- E1200-CS1 — Spare / extra casting set (also included with E1201)
Pick the E1201 complete system for new-lab single-procurement; pick E1200 if pairing with an existing power supply.
