User Guide
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INS2051 Rev A
Instrument Overview
The Automated Thermal Block is a Peltier-driven heating and cooling device pre-programmed to
perform the lysis steps of the BAX
System protocols. It has been designed as a solid-state device
with minimal moving parts to help ensure quality performance over time. The temperature of the
plate is sensed by a platinum resistance temperature device mounted under the plate. The
computer in the unit compares the plate temperature with the target temperature and instructs the
module to heat or chill the plate as required.
The block automatically provides the sequential heating and cooling conditions for lysis protocols,
eliminating the need to transfer samples between separate heating and cooling blocks. Once the
lysis program is complete, the block holds the samples at 4 °C until they are removed.
This model has been optimized for use with the cluster tubes and metal tube holder supplied with
the BAX System. Other tubes and holders are not recommended.
Supplied Components
The purchase of the thermal block includes the following components:
1. Thermal block unit
2. Metal tube holders (2)
3. Power supply and cord
4. User documentation
Summary of Contents for DUP-1000
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