Bio-Rad Bio-Plex® 200 Systems - Manual (Page 13)

2.2.2 Microplate Platform
The microplate platform (Figures 4 and 5) allows the automated processing of samples from a
96-well microplate. The features of the microplate platform are outlined in Table 4.
Fig. 4. Microplate platform – front view.
Fig. 5. Microplate platform – back panel view.
Table 4. Microplate Platform Features.
Feature Description
Access door This door provides access to the assay plate holder.
Operation of the access door is controlled through
the system software.
Blue shipping pin A temporary fitting for shipping purposes.
Communications port A DB9-PIN connector used to connect the microplate
platform to the computer.
Power connector Contains the instrument on/off switch and fuses.
Refer to the Care and Maintenance section (page 29)
for fuse replacement instructions.
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Blue shipping pin
Access door
Power connector Communications port