QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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Tip sensor
During sample preparation, the tip sensor checks that the tip adapter has picked up a tip and checks
whether it is a 200 µl or a 1000 µl type filter-tip.
Microcentrifuge tube slots
In addition to the 12 tubes that the shaker can accommodate, up to 3 additional microcentrifuge
tubes can be used in the microcentrifuge accessory position. These slots are used by applications
in which, for example, proteinase K or another enzyme is required for the purification protocol.
Tip rack slots
Three tip racks can be placed on the QIAcube Connect MDx worktable. Tips can be purchased in
prefilled tip racks holding 200 µl filter-tips or 1000 µl filter-tips, regular or wide-bore.
Note
: Only filter-tips designed for use with the QIAcube Connect MDx and supplied by QIAGEN
must be used.
Disposal slots for tips and columns
Disposable filter-tips are alternately discarded through each of the round-shaped tip disposal slots
into the waste drawer. This prevents discarded tips from piling up in the waste drawer.
Used columns (e.g., QIAshredder columns) are discarded through the square-shaped disposal slot
into the waste drawer.
Robotic arm
The robotic arm provides accurate and precise positioning of the robotic gripper and pipetting
system on the QIAcube Connect MDx worktable and includes an optical and ultrasonic sensor, as
well as a UV LED.
WARNING
Moving parts
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To avoid contact with moving parts during operation of the QIAcube Connect
MDx, the instrument must be operated with the hood closed.
If the hood sensor or lock is not functioning correctly, contact QIAGEN
Technical Services.
