Sample Crane
Component List
IMMAGE 800 Operations Manual A11403
System Description
September 2016
Page 2-13
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Component List
The following table lists each component of the sample crane with its function.
Table 2.5
Sample Crane Components
Number
Component
Function
1
Sample Probe
Aspirates sample and diluent and dispenses
them into the dilution well. Aspirates diluted
sample from the dilution well and dispenses it
into a cuvette on the reaction wheel.
Sample Paddle Mixer
Mixes the contents of a cuvette while diluted
sample is dispensed. Also mixes in dilution
wells.
2
Sample Syringe Pump
(250 µL)
Mechanism for accurate sample, diluent, and
diluted sample aspiration and delivery through
the sample probe.
3
Sample Crane Wash
Station
Washes interior and exterior of sample probe/
mixer.
4
Sample Addition
Ports
Two openings in reaction module cover to allow
samples to be added to one of two different
cuvette locations.