4 - Description of Function
Overview
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Tecan Vacuum Separator (Te-VacS™) Operating Manual, 391236, en, V4.0
4 Description of Function
This chapter explains the basic principle of the Te-VacS, shows how it is structured
and gives a functional description of the assemblies.
4.1 Overview
The Te-VacS cannot be operated as a stand-alone system, but only as a device
integrated into a Tecan instrument.
The microplates, SPE cartridge blocks and the vacuum blocks are loaded and
unloaded by the instrument equipped with a gripping device.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Illustration 3:
Te-VacS components
A
Te-VacS tower
B
Control unit
C
Vacuum unit
D
Vacuum block
E
Base plate vacuum block
F
Waste bottle
G
Spacer
