Introduction to the Well-plate Sampler 6
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Needle/Sample Transport Assembly
The needle/sample transport is a multifunctional module capable of moving
the needle into various positions (such as different wells in two different
plates, different vials, needle wash position and the needle-seat position). The
active movable axes are the X-axis, the Z-axis and the theta-axis, the
vial-/plate pusher is an additional passive axis. All axes are stepper motor
driven and encoder controlled in order to have tight feedback for the axes
position. The theta and Z axes have spring loaded belt-tensioner.
Figure 34 Well-plate sampler Sampling Unit
Analytical head
Injection valve
Needle drive
Peristaltic pump
Needle seat
Flush port
Needle lock