Agilent Technologies BioCel 1200, User Manual

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23 Chapter 2: BioCel overview
BioCel User Guide
Some BioCels might have an additional air pressure regulator for a
vacuum delidder. The BioCel air panel shown below has only a robot air
pressure regulator.
Function
The air panel contains components that control the flow of air to all
parts of the BioCel.
Component description
BioCel 1200
Air panel
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Robot air pressure regulator
Air manifold
Main shutoff valve
Main air pressure regulator
Air filter
Interlock air shutoff valve
Main air line
Component Description
Robot air pressure regulator Controls how firmly the robot grips a
plate.
Air manifold Houses air supply connectors for the
BioCel devices.
Main air line Directs the external air source.
Main shutoff valve Controls the air supply. The valve lies
between the main air line and the AIR
switch on the power panel.
Note: The AIR switch is usually used to
turn the air supply on and off. You
should not need to use the main shutoff
valve.
Main air pressure regulator Controls the air pressure. The regulator
lies between the main air line and the
AIR switch on the power panel.
Air filter Provides an extra purification step for
house air. You should not need to adjust
the air gauges.
Interlock air shutoff valve Shuts off the air to moving parts when
the interlock circuit is interrupted.