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Bio-Rad EXQuest Spot Cutter User Manual

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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.

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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

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