Describing the MCS+ Centrifuge System 1-9
P/N 85213-30, Manual revision: B
Summarizing the
MCS+ centrifuge
components
The following table summarizes the combinations of centrifuge components
which can be found among the MCS+ centrifuge systems in use.
Table 1-1, MCS+ Centrifuge component combinations
Component Mechanical chuck Vacuum chuck Vacuum chuck
mechanically retrofitted
Centrifuge chuck Mechanical clips secure
the bowl or chuck adapter.
Vacuum force secures the
bowl or chuck adapter.
Mechanical clips secure
the bowl or chuck adapter.
Fluid detector(s) One long or two round One round One round
Optical bowl
sensor
One One One
Split hinged lid Designed with semi-
circularly shaped tabs,
pressed to close the sides
of the lid.
Designed with cylindri-
cally shaped tabs, pressed
to close the sides of the lid.
Designed with cylindri-
cally shaped tabs, pressed
to close the sides of the lid.
Locking knob Knob engraved with either:
“PUSH TO OPEN” sym-
bol or text.
Requires series of turns to
lock or unlock the lid.
Requires series of turns to
lock or unlock the lid.