Molecular Devices FlexStation II, Руководство оператора

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1.4 System Components
1.4.4 Detection Module
The detection module is the lower portion of the instrument. This module houses the
reading chamber, the optics bench, several cables and optic fibers, the power supply, the
flash lamp, and other hardware. The fluidics module attaches to the detection module
and can be tilted off to the side, to provide access to the optical system for
troubleshooting or maintenance. The detection module is contained in a molded plastic
housing, to which the top cover is attached at the back of the instrument.
Reading Chamber
Drawer with Assay Plate
Top Cover
Housing
Reading Chamber
Detection Module
Fluidics Module
Detection Module Detail
Reading Chamber
The reading chamber includes the assay plate carriage, which holds the assay microplate
in the reading chamber during read cycles. The reading chamber may be maintained at
an elevated temperature. It contains both top
and bottom read heads, which can be
selected via software command.
The instrument utilizes a plate sensor to assure that an assay plate is present in the
reading chamber before a reading begins.
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