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The Z carriage holds the thermostated needle (9). It can run along the Z guide, which forms part of the Y carriage, by
means of the guide rollers (3) fastened to the carriage body (6). The belt (7) that operates the Z carriage is held to the
body of the carriage by means of the fastening (8). The terminal of the Z carriage chain (5) is screwed to the carriage
body. The electronic needle conditioning board (1) is screwed to the needle body and to the support plate (2). This board
contains the Z carriage start photodetector.
2.2.2. Dispensing system
The dispensing pump dispenses the preparations through the thermostated needle. The needle is washed internally and
externally at the washing station. The racks tray makes it possible to position the samples to be analyzed and the
required reagents. The level of the distilled water and waste containers is controlled by the analyzer by weight.
2.2.2.1. Thermostated needle
(1) PELTIER CELL
(2) THERMISTOR
(3) SPIRAL UNIT
(4) NEEDLE FASTENING FITTING
(5) REMOVABLE NEEDLE
(6) BODY
(7) FASTENING FITTING
(8) RADIATOR
(9) FAN
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