Design and Function
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9 Temperature Units: The temperature units each have several temperature
zones which heat or cool the samples.
Figure4.2: Sample Automation XYZ Sample Changer—Front View with TC3 (2 Zone 26 mm Version)
and Sample Stage
1 Arm: The arm moves the gripper horizontally.
2 Z-Drive Assembly: The Z-Drive assembly moves the gripper vertically. The
assembly includes a Z-Axis motor assembly as well as the gripper mounting
bracket. The Z-Drive motor assembly attaches onto the sample changer arm.
3 Gripper Assembly: The pneumatic gripper assembly moves vials between the
temperature units and the instrument.
4 Sample Changer Head: The sample changer head contains electronics for the
sample changer and supports the sample changer arm.
5 Power Indicator Lamp: The LED indicates that the sample changer is
connected to a power source and turned on.
8 Base: The temperature units and the NMR instrument attach securely to the
base of the sample changer.
9 Temperature Units: The temperature units each have several temperature
zones which heat or cool the samples.
10 Sample Stage: Holds samples without temperature control.
11 E-Stop Button: Immediately halts motion in case of emergency.