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4.2 Manifold diagram
A manifold is the reaction module where the chemistry occurs. This section explains how
to read a manifold diagram.
Each QuikChem Method contains a manifold diagram (Figure 28). The manifold diagrams
depict reagent flow rather than the manifold layout. Both diagrams represent the same
manifold. The second diagram depicts the manufacturer's nomenclature.
Figure 28 Sample manifold diagrams
1 Pump flow 9 Carrier
2 To wash bath fill 10 Gray
3 To was t e 11 From wash
4 Color reagent 12 From water
5 To flow cell 13 Probe rinse
6 To port 6 of next valve 14 Flow cell
7 Sample Loop = Microloop Filter: 480 nm 15 Orange-yellow
8 Sample (green) 16 Green