4 - 2 MIO2 Operating Manual, 394934, en, V3.0
4 - Description of Function
Principles of Operation
4.1.1 Part Locations
Overview
Shutters The slots are equipped with shutters to darken the chambers during the
incubation process. Shutters open—and remain open—when pushed by the
robotic arm to load the slots with microplates.
Slots The MIO2 is provided in a 6 and a 4 slot configuration providing the dispatching of
6 and 4 microplates, respectively, at the same time.
Fixing devices prevent the microplates from dislocating.
Heating devices provide uniform temperatures.
Adjustable
stands
Three adjustable stands provide correct positioning and aligning on the instrument
work table.
Shaker The shaker option installed in conjunction with a fan provides the shaking of
microplates at a defined frequency as well as room temperature incubation for a
defined period of time
Support Plate The MIO2 is installed in the instrument on a support plate.
Fig. 4-1 Overview of MIO2
A
S6
S5
S4
S3
S2
S1
ED
D
DCB
S4
S3
S2
S1
ED
D
DC
6 Positions 4 Positions
A
A Cover
B Shaker cover
C Support Plate
D Adjustable Stand
E Support Stand
S Slots 1–6 with shutters resp. slots 1–4
with shutters