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7.4.2.2 Function
The Deck Panels provide the reference grid for Carriers as well as Pipetting
Channels. Using Slide Blocks and Carrier Stops, the Working area is divided into 55
Tracks. These components are responsible for correct and precise positioning, and
smooth transport of all Carriers.
The Carrier Stops in the rear detect presence of carriers and that they have
snapped into place. The stops also ground Carrier to Instrument.
The Docking Station (in place of the Brush Strip) enables customers to extend the
ML STAR Instrument with options such as Wash Station, temperature-controlled
Carriers, Automated Vacuum System etc.
A Brush Strip located between the Carrier Stops and the X Guide Shaft covers over
the trough and prevents dust and e.g. disposable Tips from falling into ML STAR
Instrument.
7.4.2.3 Replacement
Described in this section is the replacement of:
• Docking Station, or Brush Strip
• Carrier Stops
• Deck Panels
• Slide Blocks
Attention: All Carrier Stops and Docking Station / Brush Strip must removed before
Deck Panels can be removed.
• Docking Station / Brush Strip
Remove either Docking Sation P/N 182283 or Brush Strip P/N 173194 with its
sheet-metal (whatever the configuration of the ML STAR Instrument is) by
removing 4 screws P/N 400302 from Deck Panels.
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