Glossary - Qiagen EZ2 Connect User Manual

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Glossary

Term Definition
Bar code reader A handheld device that enables scanning of bar codes and conversion of them into data
that is transmitted to the EZ2.
EZ2 Connect Cartridge A metal rack that accommodates reagent cartridges on the worktable.
Rack
Connector panel The panel on the rear of the EZ2. It contains the power switch, the socket for the power
cord, and the fuse box.
Elution tube
A polypropylene, screw-capped 1.5 ml tube for collecting purified nucleic acids. The
recommended elution tubes are screw-capped, made of polypropylene, supplied by
Sarstedt (cat. no. 72.692) and provided in EZ2 kits.
Error code A number that represents an error of the EZ2.
EZ2 kits Kits supplied by QIAGEN containing reagents, reagent cartridges and plasticware for use
with EZ2 instruments.
Filter-tip Labware that is picked up by a tip adapter during operation of the EZ2. Liquid is
aspirated into and dispensed from a filter-tip. A filter-tip is also the location where
separation of magnetic particles occurs.
Heating system A component of the EZ2 that accommodates the heating positions of the reagent
cartridges and heats samples.
Hood
The main door at the front of the EZ2. When open, it provides complete access to the
worktable.
O-ring A ring that is fitted at the bottom of a tip adapter. It is required for good contact between
the tip adapter and a filter-tip.
Pipettor head The component of the EZ2 that aspirates and dispenses liquid, and pierces cartridges via
the piercing unit. The pipettor head moves up and down above the worktable and
contains 24 syringe pumps, each of which is connected to a tip adapter.
Protocol A set of instructions for the EZ2 that allows the instrument to automate a nucleic acid
purification procedure.
Reagent cartridge
An item of labware that contains 10 wells and 2 heating positions. One heating position
is a well, the other is a slot that can hold a tube. A reagent cartridge is prefilled with
reagents and included in EZ2 kits.
Report file A file generated by the EZ2 that contains system and run parameters.
Sample tube A polypropylene, screw-capped 2 ml tube for holding a sample containing nucleic acids
to be purified. Sample tubes are 2 ml in volume, screw-capped, made of polypropylene,
supplied by Sarstedt (cat. no. 72.693), and provided in EZ2 kits.
Tip adapter One of 24 metal probes installed on the pipettor head. During operation of the EZ2, the
tip adapters pick up filter-tips from the worktable.
Tip holder
A polypropylene tube that holds a single filter-tip. Tip holders are loaded onto the tip rack.
EZ2 Connect Tip Rack A metal rack that accommodates tip holders containing filter-tips on the worktable. The tip
rack also accommodates sample tubes and elution tubes.
Tray A metal tray that is located under the worktable. It collects any drops of liquid that may
spill.
UV LED lamp A light source of ultraviolet light for decontamination.
Worktable The surface of the EZ2 that contains racks. The worktable is where samples, reagent
cartridges and disposable labware are loaded. The worktable moves backward and
forward to position samples and reagents under the pipettor head.
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