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4 - 2 Te-Stack Operating Manual, 391862, en, V2.3
4 - Description of Function
Overview of Modules and Components
4.1.3 Base Unit Support
Two versions are available:

Base unit support without drawer, used for the front position.

Base unit support with drawer, used for the rear position. The drawer is
necessary for replacing the stacker columns.
4.1.4 Transfer Station
A transfer station is located in front of two Te-Stack base units. A slide with a
transfer carrier is used for microplate and DiTi box transfer between the base units
and the Freedom EVO worktable.
4.1.5 Te-Stack Base Unit
A Te-Stack base unit holds a stacker column and contains the mechanics and
electronics for placing and picking up microplates, DiTi boxes, or DiTi racks.
4.1.6 Stacker Columns
Different stacker column types are used for microplates, DiTi boxes, or DiTi racks.
Stacker Column
Types
The racks are loaded into or extracted from the lower end of the stacker columns.
Fig. 4-2 Stacker columns
The stacker columns store the
microplates, the DiTi racks or the
DiTi boxes. There are different
types of stacker columns for
these rack types, as shown in
the figure.
A
B
A Stacker column for microplates or
DiTi racks
B Stacker columns:

for DiTi boxes (marked
with a DiTi shaped
symbol as shown in
the figure, circled area)

for DiTi boxes with non
SBS footprint (122 ×
86mm)