SMARTer™ ICELL8® cx Single-Cell System User Manual
(061918)
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Takara Bio USA, Inc.
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Syringe Pump Unit
The Syringe Pumps Unit is a hydro-pneumatic system that controls the aspiration and dispensing of samples and
reagents in the ICELL8 cx instrument. A tubular harness connects the cx Stage Module and the Syringe Pump
Unit. The Syringe Pumps Unit and solenoid valves are used to closely control liquid dispensing.
Figure 4. Syringe Pumps Unit.
cx Stage Module
The cx Stage Module houses the head, tips, cx Dispensing Platform, Multi-Well Plate Nest, Wash Station, Tip
Mount, and XY Transitional axes. The cx Dispensing Platform aspirates reagents from the 365-well plate and
dispenses into a chip. A single interface cable facilitates mechanical control between the two modules. An
environmental chamber surrounds the cx Stage Module to maintain optimal humidity levels during reagent
dispensing.
Figure 5. ICELL8 cx Stage Module.