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HiSeq X System User Guide
5
Flow Cell Compartment
The flow cell compartment houses the flow cell stage, the thermal stations, the vacuum
system, and the fluidics connections to each flow cell.
Figure 3
Flow Cell Stage With 2 Flow Cells
A
Flow cell A
B
Flow cell B
C
Flow cell lever A
D
Flow cell lever B
The flow cell on the left is flow cell A, and the flow cell on the right is flow cell B.
Each flow cell is seated on the flow cell stage, which moves in and out of the optics
module as directed by the control software. The flow cell stage must be in the forward-most
position to open the flow cell compartment door and load or remove a flow cell.
The flow cell is positioned on the flow cell holder with the inlet and outlet ports facing
down, and held in place by a vacuum beneath each flow cell holder. The illuminated flow
cell lever in front of each flow cell holder controls the vacuum. The flow cell lever turns
green when the vacuum seal is secure.