Roche Cedex Bio, Operator'S Manual

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Roche Diagnostics
Operator’s Manual · Version 3.1 A-55
Cedex Bio System 3 Hardware
Hardware overview
Cuvette segments
Each segment holds 10 cuvettes.
Handling cuvettes
Cuvettes are supplied in boxes containing cuvette sets. Each set contains a number of
cuvette segments. This way, the cuvettes can easily be handled without touching
them.
Loading and removing cuvettes is guided by the system software. When handling is
required, the rotor moves the cuvette segments to the cuvette port, where you can
load or remove them. You handle one segment at a time. Cuvette segments are placed
in the cuvette ring of the rotor.
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See Preparing cuvettes on page B-28.
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Segment handle
B
Cuvette segment holding individual cuvettes
C
Cuvettes
Figure A-20 Cuvette segment
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B
C
WARNING
Incorrect results due to scratched or soiled cuvettes
Scratches and impurities on the cuvettes distort the measurements.
Do not touch the cuvettes and make sure they do not touch other items when handling
them.
A Hold the segment by its handle. Make sure not to touch the cuvettes.
Figure A-21 Handling a cuvette segment
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