Principles of Operation
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Scanner Components
The main components of the GenePix 4000B Microarray Scanner are:
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Protective enclosure
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Optics
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Lasers
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Optical path
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Emission filters
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PMTs (photo-multiplier tubes)
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Status lights
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External power supply
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Figure 1-1
GenePix
®
4000B Microarray Scanner
For detailed information about each component, see
Instrument
Components on page 25
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