Bio-Rad EXQuest Spot Cutter - Manual (Page 6)

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The EXQuest spot cutter is a fully integrated system controlled through PDQuest ™ and Quantity One ®
software. It consists of an enclosure, an imaging system, a fluidics system, robotics, sensors, a cutting head,
a gel tray, a microplate rack and a wash station. A detailed description of each component is given below.
Figure 1-2. EXQuest Spot Cutter.
1.2.1 Enclosure
The EXQuest spot cutter enclosure provides protection from ambient dust and contamination, and acts as a
dark enclosure for fluorescent imaging. To open the front door, raise the door to the top and then lower it
until it latches. To close the door, lift the door and then lower it until it is closed.
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Water and
Waste Bottles
Microplate
Tray
Wash
Station
Gel Tray and
Transilluminator
Controls and
Status Lights
Robot UV EPI lights