CHAPTER 3 Design and Function
Sysmex XE-5000 Instructions for Use 3-13
Revised April 2007
3.4 Sampler Unit
1 Analysis line
A rack automatically shifts to the left once per cycle in an amount equivalent to one
sample. On this line, the ID is read and the sample is caught by the hand.
2 Left rack pool
The rack shifts from the analysis line to this pool.
3 Blood volume monitoring sensor
Monitors the volume of blood in the sample tube. If the volume is insufficient, the sample
cannot be analyzed.
4 Right rack pool
The racks are set in this pool. Up to 10 racks can be set at a time. Press the SAMPLER
key to feed the rack automatically to the analysis line.
Caution!
Do not manually push (or move) the sample rack forward while instrument is in
operation.
There is a small possibility that sample numbers and analysis results could become
misaligned.
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