INTRODUCTION AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PROCLEIX
®
TIGRIS System Operator’s Manual 1-9
Volume I: Operating the Instrument
Part # 902649EN Rev. A
Overview of the PROCLEIX
®
TIGRIS System
The two main components of the PROCLEIX
®
TIGRIS System are the analyzer and the
computer workstation. The system software in the computer workstation directs the analyzer
modules to perform each sequential assay step. The analyzer modules contain all of the fluids,
reagents, consumables, and mechanical parts that perform the assay.
The analyzer is divided into a Lower Bay and an Upper Bay.
Figure 1.1 PROCLEIX
®
TIGRIS System
Table 1.1 describes the functions of the major components of the analyzer.
Table 1.1 PROCLEIX
®
TIGRIS System Components
Component Function
Fluids Drawer
Contains the assay-generic fluids, tiplet waste container, and a hand-
held barcode scanner.
Waste Drawer Collects the solid and liquid waste.
Assay Reagent (AR)
Bay
Contains the assay-specific reagents, except Target Capture Reagent
(TCR).
Sample Bay Contains the TCR, disposable pipette tips, and sample racks.
MTU Drawer Contains the multi-tube units (MTUs) in which the assay takes place.
Drip Pan Collects internal leaks and spills from the instrument.
Upper Bay
Lower Bay
Sample Bay
Waste Drawer
Fluids Drawer
Assay Reagent Bay
MTU Drawer
Drip Pan
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