SYSMEX SF-3000 - Top

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 10-35
11. CAP PIERCING SAMPLER UNIT (OPTION)
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(1) Analysis Line
(2) Left Rack Pool
(3) CP Cover
(4) Blood Volume Sensor
(5) Right Rack Pool
(6) Blood Mixer/Aspirator
Figure 10-30: CP Sampler Unit
(1) Analysis Line
A rack is automatically shifted to the left once per cycle. The ID label is read and
the sample collection tube is delivered to the Cap Piercing Unit.
(2) Left Rack Pool
Racks are sent to this pool from the analysis line.
(3) CP Cover
Protection cover on the Cap Piercing Unit. Can be removed manually.
WARNING! Do not remove this cover during sampler unit operation.
(4) Blood Volume Sensor
Monitors the volume of blood in the collection tube. If the blood volume is low,
the sample is not analyzed.
(5) Right Rack Pool
Up to 5 racks can be set at a time in this pool. When the Sampler Start switch is
pressed, the rack will be forwarded to the analysis line.
(6) Blood Mixer/Aspirator
Inverts a sample ten times for mixing; then aspirates the blood via the Cap Piercing
Unit.