34 BD FACSCanto Flow Cytometer Reference Manual
Loader Components
The Loader is mounted directly on the flow cytometer. The device consists of a
drive system, tube lifter mechanism, spindle, and optical sensors, all of which are
attached to a sliding drawer. A cover fits over the drawer to protect you from
moving parts during operation. Table 2-1 provides a brief description of Loader
components.
Table 2-1 Loader components
tube guide guides tubes during lifting to ensure a proper seal
alignment guide pin aligns the carousel and keeps it in place
carousel optical sensor reads the carousel ID
tube optical sensor scans the carousel to verify tube locations and
match the associated worklist, and verifies a tube
is in place before activating the tube lifter
tube lifter a stainless steel rod that lifts the sample tube
from the carousel to the sample injection tube
(SIT)
center spindle
drawer
tube guide
alignment guide pin
tube optical sensor
carousel optical sensor
tube lifter
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