Qiagen QIAsymphony AS, Operating Manual

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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 50
magnetic-head guards move underneath the magnetic head and help to prevent contamination of
the worktable or samples by any liquid that may drip from the rod covers.
Important
Important : To prevent liquid from entering the QIAsymphony SP, only operate
the instrument with the magnetic-head guard installed.
7.2.2 Lysis station
The lysis station, a heated orbital shaker, enables automated lysis of up to 24 samples in 1 batch.
After sample lysis, the lysis station moves upward so that samples can be transferred for further
processing.
QIAsymphony SP lysis station.
7.2.3 Robotic arm
The robotic arm provides accurate and precise positioning of the robotic gripper and pipettor
head. The robotic arm also includes an optical sensor, a 2D bar code camera, and a UV lamp.
Robotic gripper
The robotic gripper transfers consumables (8-Rod Covers and sample prep cartridges) to the
required position on the worktable during sample preparation.