In the AccelerOme instrument, the dilutor module is used for liquid handling, including dispensing wash solutions for cleaning the system and controlling the transfer of samples and reagents during experiments.
The dilutor consists of a pump/valve combination on the left side of the instrument and a tool located in the robot arm. The tool contains a UV detector and a needle with a length of 80 mm. The tube connecting the dilutor module to the dilutor tool is guided by a support wire. The light guides for the UV detector are also guided to the tool via this wire.
Dilutor pump with | |
1 | 6-port valve |
2 | 1 ml syringe |
3 | Drip pan |
Dilutor tool with | |
1 | UV light detector |
2 | Light guides for UV detector |
3 | Needle holder |
4 | 80 mm needle |
5 | Upper needle guide |
6 | Lower needle guide |