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Bio-Rad Bio-Plex® 200 Systems User Manual

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Table 2. Array Reader Rear Panel Features.

Feature Description

Communications

The DB9-PIN connector is used to connect the array

port P1

reader to the computer.

Communications

The DB9-PIN connector is used to connect the array

port P2

reader to an HTF.

Air filter and

A replaceable filter cleans the air used to pressurize

access door

sheath fluid. This filter is enclosed behind an access
door. Refer to the Care and Maintenance section
(page 27) for routine maintenance procedures.

Ventilation filter

Located on the bottom of the instrument, the

(not shown)

ventilation filter must be checked and cleaned as
necessary. Refer to the Care and Maintenance section
(page 28) for cleaning procedures.

Power connector

Contains the instrument on/off switch and fuses.
Refer to the Care and Maintenance section (Section 4,
page 29) for fuse replacement instructions.

Fig. 3A. Sheath filter internal fluidics features.

Fig. 3B. Internal fluidics features.

Table 3. Array Reader Internal Fluidics Features.

Feature Description

Syringe

Located behind the center door immediately to the left
of the sample needle assembly, the syringe delivers
sample from the 96-well microplate to the cuvette via
an intermediate sample loop.

Sample loop

The sample is drawn into the sample loop by the

(not shown)

syringe pump and injected into the cuvette for analysis.

Sheath filter

This filter removes particles greater than 5 µm in
diameter from the sheath fluid. Refer to the Care and
Maintenance section (page 28) for routine maintenance
instructions.

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Sheath filter

Syringe