Carousel; Rack Type Identification - Thermo Scientific VF-F20-A Operating Manual

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3 Device Overview
3.4.2

Carousel

3.4.3

Rack Type Identification

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The carousel separates into four color-coded segments, red (R), green
(G), blue (B) and yellow (Y).
Each segment includes a positioning area that accommodates space for
one sample rack or well plate, barcode label indicating empty, alignment
frame for easy aligning racks and well plates and a color code for the
segment.
Figure 11: Detailed view on segment in the carousel
No. Description
1 Positioning area
Space to position a sample rack or well plate
2 Barcode label 'empty'
Label that identifies that the segment is empty for the barcode reader
3 Alignment frame
Angles to align the sample rack or well plate within easily.
4 Color code for the segment (here: R for the red segment)
A barcode reader inside the fraction collector compartment allows
automatic identification of the rack type for sample racks and well plates
on which a Vanquish rack type 2D barcode is present.
During operation, the barcode reader performs an inventory scan and
reads the Vanquish rack type barcode if present. The barcode reader
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