4 - Description of Function
Overview
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4 Description of Function
This chapter explains the basic principle of the Te-VacS, shows how it is structured
and gives a functional description of the assemblies.
4.1 Overview
The Te-VacS cannot be operated as a stand-alone system, but only as a device
integrated into a Tecan instrument.
The microplates, SPE cartridge blocks and the vacuum blocks are loaded and
unloaded by the instrument equipped with a gripping device.
Illustration3: Te-VacS components
A Te-VacS tower B Control unit
C Vacuum unit D Vacuum block
E Base plate vacuum block F Waste bottle
G Spacer