Initial Setup

Unpack the D‑DiGit Gel Scanner

Unpack the box and check for the components.

  1. D‑DiGit Gel Scanner

  2. Power cords

    Be sure to use the correct power cord for your country. If you need to use a Safety Approved plug adapter, be sure that the adapter is rated to 10Amp/250V. Do not use the US power cord with a plug adapter.

  3. Viewing shield

  4. Power adapter

  5. USB Cable

  6. Quick start guide

D-DiGit included components

Computer Requirements for D‑DiGit Image Acquisition Software

The following specifications are required to run D‑DiGit Image Acquisition Software:

  • Color display with 24-bit color output capability
  • 512 MB RAM or above
  • 300 MB HDD or above
  • Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
  • Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11

Install D‑DiGit Image Acquisition Software

Ensure you have the correct permissions to install software on the computer you want to use.

Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer.

  1. Download the D‑DiGit Image Acquisition Software from licor.com/ddigit-software.

  2. Follow the installation instructions on the download page.

Unlock Scanner

  1. Ensure the scanner is powered off, and the power cord is unplugged.

  2. With the rear panel of the scanner facing you, tilt the scanner and locate the locking switch underneath the scanner.

  3. Push the locking switch to the left until the "unlocked" icon is showing, as indicated in the graphic at right.

Unlocking D-DiGit shipping lock
Figure 146. When shipping the D‑DiGit Gel Scanner, ensure the switch is in the locked position. See the manual for directions (licor.com/ddigit-manual). See Operation for more information.

Connect Power and USB Cables

Step 1. Connect the power adapter

Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a wall outlet.

Step 2. Connect the USB cable

Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer and the other end to the scanner.

D-DiGit USB and power connections

Turn on the D‑DiGit Gel Scanner

Flip the power switch on the back of the scanner so that the "I" is down.

You will know that the power is on if you can connect the scanner to the software in the next step.

D-DiGit power switch location

Start D‑DiGit Image Acquisition Software

Double-click the D‑DiGit Image Acquisition Software shortcut on the desktop. Once your D‑DiGit Gel Scanner is detected, the D‑DiGit Image Acquisition Software control panel will activate.

Once the control panel is active, you can use the D‑DiGit Gel Scanner to scan, excise, or observe gels.