1-10 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: System Overview and Intended Use
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You introduce samples into the system at the sample port, part of the reagent cartridge.
During sample aspiration, the sample port can hold syringes, capillary tubes, or aspiration
adapters.
Figure 1-9 Reagent Cartridge–Front View
The sample port attaches to the sliding valve. The sliding valve changes positions
dependent on the function:
• Aspirate patient samples and QC samples
• Select and aspirate reagents and AutomaticQC (AQC) material
Figure 1-10 Reagent Cartridge–Back View
The pumps compress the tubing on the cartridge to generate flow. Adjacent rollers on the
roller cage pinch a segment of the tubing in 2 places. The peristaltic action of the moving
rollers pulls the fluid through the tubing.
The cartridge interface frame attaches the reagent and wash cartridges to the system.
When you load the reagent cartridge into the system and close the door, the frame moves
forward and the pierce pins puncture the bags of calibrators in the cartridge to create a
fluid path.
1 Sample port
1 Sliding valve
2 Sample and wash pump tubing
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