Abstract:
An automated analyzer system. The system has a rack for automated analyzer systems, the rack comprising at least one position for taking up at least one cartridge; at least one drive for agitating the content of the at least one cartridge; at least one RFID antenna for reading RFID tags of the at least one cartridge and at least one printed circuit board for operating the drive, e.g. a motor.
Abstract:
A connection device for providing both a connection for liquid transport and a connection for the transport of electrical energy is disclosed. The connection device comprises a first part and a second part, which detachably connect to one another such that a first liquid conduit comprised in the first part connects with a second liquid conduit comprised in the second part, and a primary coil comprised in the first part inductively couples to a secondary coil comprised in the second part, wherein the first part further comprises a first electronic circuit electrically connected to the primary coil, and the second part further comprises a second electronic circuit electrically connected to the secondary coil.
Abstract:
Device for storing and dispensing cuvettes from a stack. The device has at least one cuvette stack receiving compartment, which may be a tube open at both ends, wherein one of the openings is provided with retaining springs, partly blocking the opening, so that the cuvette stack having been dropped into the compartment may come to rest on the retaining springs. The retaining springs are being spaced apart from the opening of the compartment by a distance that allows at least two cuvettes in the stack to stick out of the compartment opening. Furthermore, a cuvette separator with retaining spring spreaders is provided, moveable between a standby position away from the compartment and a cuvette separation position across the retaining spring opening of the compartment, and in between the two cuvettes, sticking out of the compartment.
Abstract:
A laboratory module for storing and delivering to further processing of a plurality of samples. The laboratory module has at least one sample rack holding the plurality of samples, a plurality of bays comprised of a plurality of guiding rails, a transport chamber for transporting the plurality of samples to a storage location and for delivering the plurality of samples at predetermined times to a processing system, wherein the transport chamber is adapted to accommodate the at least one sample rack and to align with any one of the plurality of guiding rails for placing thereon or for removing therefrom the at least one sample rack.
Abstract:
A device and a method for dosing an uptake or a release of a liquid. The device comprises a pump pumping a fluid, a pump drive driving the pump, and a fluid channel connected to the pump. A tip is connected to the fluid channel comprising an opening for the uptake or the release of the liquid. At least one flow sensor measures a flow rate of the fluid in the fluid channel. A controller monitors and adjusts the flow rate and/or pressure in the fluid channel.