Sample Carousel
Component List
IMMAGE 800 Operations Manual A11403
System Description
September 2016
Page 2-11
2
Component List
The following table lists each component of the sample carousel with its function.
Table 2.4
Sample Carousel Components
Number
Component
Function
1
Sample Carousel
Cover
Reduces evaporation of sample.
2
Sample Diluent
Bottles
Contain sample diluents.
3
Sample Racks
Hold sample tubes. (Refer to Racks in this
section of the manual.)
4
Dilution Segments
The various sample dilutions are automatically
made in the wells of the dilution segments
before delivery to the reaction wheel. The
disposable dilution segments are placed on the
system by the user.
5
Sample Bar Code
Reader
Scans bar codes on the sample carousel
including:
• bar coded sample tubes
• sample rack bar codes
• background bar codes
• calibrator bar codes
• reagent bar code cards
• calibrator bar code cards
6
Sample Carousel
Advance Button
Rotates the Sample Carousel to allow access for
loading sample racks, dilution segments, and
sample diluent bottles.
7
Background Bar Code
Label
Informs instrument of presence or absence of
sample tube. When the sample bar code reader
can read the background bar code, no sample
tube is present at that position.