NOVA BIOMEDICAL BIOPROFILE FLEX2 - FLEX2 + Esm;Ambr Integration Overview

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2 System Details
2. System Details
2.4 FLEX2 + ESM/ambr® Integration Overview
The BioProle FLEX2 ESM is part of an integrated system as shown in Figure 2.4. An
online analysis is scheduled from the ambr® computer, and the ambr® robot arm draws
a sample from the selected microculture vessel, positions itself above the ESM sample
cup and deposits the sample. The ESM syringe pump automatically drains the sample
from the cup, drawing it to the ESM air detector inside the FLEX2 analytical unit to ensure
there is sufcient sample volume. Then, the ESM pinch valve closes, and the FLEX2
sample probe aspirates the sample from the ESM sample port. Sample analysis by the
FLEX2 proceeds as usual, depending on the modules congured for the selected FLEX2
Sample Type. Residual sample is deposited into the ESM reagent cartridge waste pouch
by the ESM syringe pump. The ESM then performs a routine owpath cleaning using
reagents from the ESM cartridge. Measured and calculated sample results are stored
in the FLEX2 Historical Results and transmitted to the ambr® computer.
Figure 2.4 System Integration Overview
Figure 2.5 FLEX2 + ESM/ambr® Integration Diagram