BD BACTEC™ FX Instrument User’s Manual
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Figure 1-2 – BD BACTEC FX Instrument Stack and Single
1.3.2 Control Electronics
The instrument has several controllers that are responsible for control and analysis of the following:
• Temperature measurement and control
• Built-In-Test functions
• Agitation motor control
• Positivity analysis
• Illuminating station and system indicators
• Monitoring vial presence and door open sensors
• System communications
• User interface