Beckman Coulter TQ-Prep, Reference

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USE AND FUNCTION
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1.3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The system has three main work areas:
r
Sample processing area
r
Reagent storage and dispense area
r
Touch screen.
Sample Processing Area
See Figure 1.2. The sample processing area consists of a 32-tube capacity removable carousel,
an indexing base, dispensing head with tube detector, sensing and sequencing devices, a tube
lifter/vortex mixer, a reagent delivery system and electronics. The lid to the sample processing
area has a safety interlock switch so sample processing can only occur with the lid closed.
Figure 1.2 Sample Processing Area
Carousel
Two sample carousels, each with a handle and 32-test tube slots, are provided with each unit.
The key located on the carousel aligns with the hub key on the indexing base to correctly
position the carousel for sample processing.
Indexing Base
The indexing base moves the carousel to its home position and moves the carousel during
sequential sample processing.
Dispensing Head
The retractable dispensing head adds a precise amount of multiple reagents to the sample.
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CAROUSEL
HUB KEY
DISPENSING HEAD/
TUBE DETECTOR
TUBE LIFTER/
VORTEX MIXER
INDEXING
BASE
KEY
This label is to
notify you that a
biohazardous
condition can exist
in this area if
blood is spilled
SAMPLE
PROCESSING
AREA LID