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4 - 14 Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa Operating Manual - Document # 1000000110155 v00
4 - Description of Function
Liquid System
4.5 Liquid System
Introduction The liquid system is a central component of the pipetting function. It transmits the
precise movement of the diluter pistons to the tips through the system liquid.
Liquid System
Function
The system liquid is delivered to the system in a container and is aspirated and
distributed in the whole system via tubes, valves and connectors. The distribution
of the system liquid is effected by the movement of the diluter pistons in one or
several strokes.
The figure shows the schematic diagram of the standard liquid system:
Note: The arrows indicate the direction of flow.
Fig. 4-14 Liquid system diagram
A
B
D
I
M
C
E
G
H
K
L
F
Parts in contact with system liquid only
A
System liquid container
B Distributor 1:2 (8-tip instrument only)
C Aspirating tubing
D Distributor 1:4
(1:2 for 2-tip instrument)
E Interconnecting tubing
F 3-way valve
G Syringe
Parts in contact with system liquid and/
or sample
H
Pipetting tubing
I Tips
K Wash station
L Waste tubing
M Waste container