Description Of Function; Introduction; Structure; The Pyrotec™ Pro Worktable - Lonza PyroTec PRO Hardware User Manual

5 Description of Function

Purpose of
This chapter explains the basic principle of the PyroTec™ PRO, shows how it is structured
This Chapter and gives a functional description of the assemblies.

5.1 Introduction

Components
The instrument consists of a platform that includes worktable, frame, housing, main elec-
tronic boards, and power supply.
The platform is available in one size.
• Instrument size (approximate instrument length: 150 cm (59.06 in.)).
The platform can be placed onto a cabinet.
Robotic Arms
The instrument is equipped with one Air displacement pipetting arm (Air LiHa), which is
used for liquid handling (pipetting, diluting, etc.), and one robotic manipulator arm (RoMa)
that is used to transport microplates
Sample/
A front LoadingID is available to identify carriers and containers on the worktable by
Carrier
means of a barcode scanner.
Identification
Standard
Standard components with PyroTec™ PRO, e.g.
• Multichannel pipetting option
• MultiSense option
Incubator
•
• Front Loading ID (optional)
Control The operator controls the system via a personal computer, on which the instrument soft-
ware as well as the relevant application software are installed.

5.2 Structure

5.2.1 The PyroTec™ PRO Worktable
Positioning
On the PyroTec™ PRO worktable, evenly spaced positioning pins ensure proper positioning
Pins
of all carriers according to the grid represented within the software. One grid position de-
fines the minimal width of carriers, e.g. wash stations and strip racks for tubes. The posi-
tioning pins also enable the sliding of carriers/racks in Y-direction.
Sliding Sliding carriers and racks are needed for:
• Replacement (loading/unloading) of carriers or racks during operation,
Carriers and
Racks
The identification of tubes, microplates, troughs etc. on carriers by the front-loading
•
ID arm.
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