Thermo Scientific AFC-3000, Operating Instructions Manual

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UltiMate 3000 Series:
AFC-3000 Automated Fraction Collector
Operating Instructions Page 17
2.4 Front Panel Elements
Fig. 1: Front panel view
No. Front Panel Element Description
1 Power indicator LED The LED is illuminated blue when the fraction collector is turned on.
2 Fraction collector arm
Transports the diverter valve assembly fore-and-aft ( → see also
section 2.2, page 14).
3 Diverter valve assembly Assembly to which the diverter valve is attached. The mounting
height of the diverter valve assembly is manually adjustable to attain
the proper clearance above the collection tubes and rinse station.
4 X travel slot Front cover opening which facilitates travel of the fraction collector
arm in the right-to-left, or ‘X’ direction ( → see also section 2.2,
page 14).
5 Rinse station
The tube shaped port, mounted to the cabinet of the fraction
collector, where eluent may be dispensed and delivered to the waste.
The outlet of the rinse station is connected to a waste container or
drainage system.
6 Universal drip tray with
drain
Drip tray which allows mounting of supported rack types. The tray
guides spilled solvents into a waste container.
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