ProteOn XPR36, User Manual

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The primary components of the optical detection system are the light source,
the sensor chip (gold-coated glass prism), the imaging optics, and the charge-
coupled device (CCD) camera. The CCD camera collects the light that is
reflected from the chip surface. Images of the interaction spots are projected
onto the CCD sensor. The optical system has the advantage of scanning
without moving parts.
For more information about Surface Plasmon Resonance, see Appendix C.
Reservoir, Overflow Sensor, and Drain
Pump
A small reservoir is located beneath the wash station to collect fluid (flow-
through, washes, and condensate). A sensor in the reservoir detects when the
reservoir is full and turns on the drain pump for a few seconds to drain the
reservoir contents into the collection tank.
Computer and Display
The ProteOn XPR36 system is supplied with a computer controller running
Microsoft Windows XP operating system, a 19" display, keyboard, mouse,
ProteOn Manager software, and Microsoft Office software.