Roche Diagnostics
A-18 Operatorโs Manual ยท Version 3.1
2 Introduction to the instrument Cedex Bio System
Overview
Measuring principles Measurements are performed by means of an absorbance photometer and an ISE
(ion selective electrode) module that uses ion selective potentiometry.
A first look at the instrument
A Left service flap (covers wash station, ISE
tower, tubing)
B Main cover (covers rotor, reagents, cuvettes,
photometer unit)
C Main switch
D Transfer head (holds probe)
E Rear service flap (covers computer boards,
power supply, degasser)
F Sample area LED
G Sample area (space for 8 sample tubes)
H Touchscreen
I Fluid connectors
J Right service flap (covers photometer unit,
sample area)
K Printer panel
L Main cover LED
M Paper slot
N Release button for printer panel
O USB connector (not shown)
Figure A-2 The Cedex Bio instrument