MODULE 2: BASIC OPERATION
2-24 ARCHITECT
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RSH Service Training Guide
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY 201532-102
Carrier Transport Assembly
The Carrier Transport Assembly is required to transport the Sample Carriers from the tray bays/priority
sections to the Carrier Positioner. The Carrier Transport picks up each Carrier and moves it past the Bar
Code Reader. The Bar Code Reader identifies the samples, the Carrier Transport moves the Carriers
back to the priority bays, and then the Carrier Transport moves the Carriers to the appropriate Processing
Module for sample aspiration. After processing it returns the Carriers to the same section/bay from
which they originated.
Component Description and Function
Carrier Transport Assembly • Picks up Sample Carriers from the sections/bays and transfers them to
the Carrier Positioner and back
• Moves Carriers past bar code reader
• Moves Carriers to appropriate Processing Module for sample aspiration
• Returns Carriers to the same section/bay they were loaded into
• Rides on Carrier Transport Bearing
Carrier Transport Bearing and
Belt
• Four rollers that contact upper and lower rails on RSH extrusion (frame)
• Four felt wipers in front of rollers to wipe debris from rails
• Carrier Transport Belt black timing marks are inserted into each end of
bearing assembly
• Movement:
- Belt tension is created by the Carrier Transport Pulley Assembly
- Carrier Transport Motor Drive can move the Carrier Transport Belt
once tension is applied
- Belt moves the Carrier Transport along the length of the RSH
Carrier Transport Pulley
Assembly
• Located on the left end of the RSH
• Consists of
- A spring and a pulley
- Tension release and lock
• Applies tension to the Carrier Transport Belt
- When the spring is uncompressed
, tension is applied to the Carrier
Transport Belt
Carrier Transport Motor Drive • Located on the right end of the RSH
• Carrier Transport Motor Drive can move the Carrier Transport Belt once
tension is applied
Flex Chain Assembly (IGUS) • Provides interface for Carrier Transport Assembly power and sensor
data
• Lengths vary depending on system configuration
Handle the Flex Chain Assembly carefully as the Flex Cable is designed to
flex in only one direction
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