Lonza PyroTec PRO - Functional Description; Instrument Structure

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PyroTec™ PRO Hardw are User’s Manual, V1.2 37
RT-MN024-1.2 02/21
5 Description of Function
Purpose of
This Chapter
This chapter explains the basic principle of the PyroTec™ PRO, shows how it is structured
and gives a functional description of the assemblies.
5.1 Introduction
Components
The instrument consists of a platform that includes worktable, frame, housing, main elec-
tronic boards, and power supply.
The platform is available in one size.
• Instrument size (approximate instrument length: 150 cm (59.06 in.)).
The platform can be placed onto a cabinet.
Robotic Arms
The instrument is equipped with one Air displacement pipetting arm (Air LiHa), which is
used for liquid handling (pipetting, diluting, etc.), and one robotic manipulator arm (RoMa)
that is used to transport microplates
Sample/
Carrier
Identification
A front LoadingID is available to identify carriers and containers on the worktable by
means of a barcode scanner.
Standard
Standard components with PyroTec™ PRO, e.g.
• Multichannel pipetting option
• MultiSense option
• Incubator
• Front Loading ID (optional)
Control
The operator controls the system via a personal computer, on which the instrument soft-
ware as well as the relevant application software are installed.
5.2 Structure
5.2.1 The PyroTec™ PRO Worktable
Positioning
Pins
On the PyroTec™ PRO worktable, evenly spaced positioning pins ensure proper positioning
of all carriers according to the grid represented within the software. One grid position de-
fines the minimal width of carriers, e.g. wash stations and strip racks for tubes. The posi-
tioning pins also enable the sliding of carriers/racks in Y-direction.
Sliding
Carriers and
Racks
Sliding carriers and racks are needed for:
• Replacement (loading/unloading) of carriers or racks during operation,
• The identification of tubes, microplates, troughs etc. on carriers by the front-loading
ID arm.