Beckman Coulter Power Express Aliquot, Instructions For Use Manual

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Figure 1.1 Aliquot Module
1. Level Detector
2. Labeler
3. Aliquotter
Level Detector
The Level Detector measures the red cell layer or clot in the primary sample tube.
1. The system routes primary sample tubes to the Level Detector.
2. Grippers lower up to five tubes at one time into an optical well.
3. An optical sensor locates:
— the interface between the red cells and the silicon separator (gel) for gel tubes
Or
— the separation between the red cells and the serum or plasma for non-gel tubes.
4. The Level Detector measures the height from the bottom of the tube to the top of the
red cells.
5. The system stores this information and uses it later to calculate the volume of serum or
plasma available in the primary sample tube.
6. The grippers retrieve the primary sample tubes from the optical well and place them
back into sample tube carriers.
7. The track routes the primary sample tubes to the Labeler.
Power Express Aliquot Module Description
Components
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B31449AE
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