Introduction Centrifuge Module Interface Operating Instructions
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Robot Assembly
The robot assembly transports sample tubes to and from the interface gate
and moves sample tubes or cassettes within the Centrifuge module.
Figure 6: Robot Assembly
The robot performs the following actions:
• Picks cassettes from the cassette buffer area during system startup.
• Makes non-contact survey using a laser at the scale to verify the
presence of tubes and cassettes.
• In the buffer area and Hettich unit, the gripper makes contact survey to
verify that cassettes are present.
1. Z-brake release
2. Gripper
3. Gripper release
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