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OpenSPR 1-Channel Operation Manual V4.1.01
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SYSTEM DETAILS
4.1
OpenSPR Hardware
The OpenSPR contains optical, microfluidic, thermal and mechanical systems.
The right side of the instrument contains the external fluidic setup [Figure 4.1]. The external
fluidic setup contains 2 buffer bottles, a bottle for DI water, and a waste bottle for the inlets and
outlets of the fluidics respectively.
Figure 4.1 OpenSPR external fluidic setup.
On the front of the instrument, the user will interface with the power button and injection port
[Figure 4.2]. The injection port is used to insert the user sample into the instrument using a
syringe containing a blunt-end injection tip. User sample loaded into the injection port will fill a
sample loop internal to the instrument. The sample overflow will exit into the waste bottle.
Pressing the power button will turn on the OpenSPR when it is connected to a power outlet. The
outer rim of the power button as well as a light underneath the lid will illuminate when powered
on. To power off the OpenSPR, hold the power button down for 10 seconds until the lights of the
OpenSPR turn off.
