SmartBlue Replacement Amber Cover

The E4000-AC is the replacement two-position amber filter cover for the Accuris SmartBlue Blue Light Transilluminator (E4000 / E4000-E). The amber cover is the operator-facing filter that sits over the SmartBlue's viewing surface — the orange tint blocks the 465 nm blue excitation light while transmitting the longer-wavelength fluorescence emission from green fluorescent DNA stains (SmartGlow, SYBR Green, Gel Green), allowing the operator to view DNA bands directly through the cover without separate viewing glasses.

Key Specifications

Compatibility & When to Order This SKU

Replacement amber cover — SmartBlue chassis only. Order this SKU when:

1. Replacement — original cover is scratched, cracked, warped, or has degraded filter performance from extended use
2. Spare-rotation for heavy-throughput labs — labs running daily band-cutting workflows benefit from a spare cover for swap-in if the primary cover is contaminated with gel residue, DNA stain, or excised-band debris
3. Multi-chassis facilities — facilities running multiple SmartBlue chassis maintain spare amber-cover inventory for fleet maintenance
4. Lost / damaged cover — replacement after equipment-relocation incidents or accidental damage during band-cutting workflows

The SmartBlue chassis (E4000) ships with one amber cover included in the standard package; this SKU is for replacement / spare-quantity needs.

Two-Position Cover Workflow

The amber cover supports two distinct workflow modes per the SmartBlue chassis design:

The two-position design means the same cover supports both routine visualization and active band-cutting workflows without swapping accessories.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Routine cleaning. Clean the amber cover with mild soap and water or a 10 % bleach solution for decontamination per SmartBlue / SmartDoc cleaning recommendations. Avoid harsh detergents, organic solvents, or abrasive materials that may scratch or degrade the polycarbonate filter material.

Replacement indicators. Order a replacement when:

• Visible scratches degrade the optical clarity of the cover
• The filter coating shows discoloration or wear
• Gel residue, stain residue, or contamination resists cleaning
• The cover's mechanical fit on the chassis becomes loose

Application Profile

Replacement consumable for heavy-use SmartBlue chassis — labs running daily band-cutting workflows consume amber-cover service life faster than passive-viewing-only labs.

Spare-rotation inventory — facilities benefiting from a spare on hand to maintain workflow continuity during cleaning or contamination-recovery cycles.

Multi-chassis facility maintenance — sequencing cores, biotech R&D facilities, and clinical-research labs with multiple SmartBlue chassis maintain centralized spare-cover stock.

Replacement after damage incidents — equipment-relocation or accidental-damage replacement.

Ordering & Configuration

Confirm at quote: chassis pairing (E4000 SmartBlue in inventory), replacement vs spare-stock intent, cover quantity needed, and lead time.

Warranty: Per Accuris standard accessory terms — confirm at quote.

Accuris SmartBlue chassis and amber-cover pairing:

- E4000 / E4000-E — SmartBlue Blue Light Transilluminator (chassis)

- E4000-AC (this product) — Replacement two-position amber filter cover

The cover ships included with the chassis; order this SKU for replacement or spare-quantity needs.