Bio-Rad DCode™ Universal Mutation Detection System - Manual (Page 10)

Fig. 3.3. Electrophoresis/Temperature Control Module.
System Components
and Accessories
Description
Electrophoresis/Temperature The control module contains the heater, stirrer, pump,
Control Module and electrophoresis leads to operate the DCode
system (Figure 3.3). Combined with the lower buffer tank,
the control module acts to fully enclose the
system. The control module should be placed so that the
tip of the stirring bar fits inside the support hole of the tank.
The clear loading lid is a removable part that contains four
banana jacks which function as a safety interlock. It should
be left in place at all times except while loading samples.
Core The sandwich core holds one gel assembly on each side
(Figure 3.4). When attached, each gel assembly forms one
side of the upper buffer chamber. The inner plate is
clamped against a rubber gasket on the core to provide a
greaseless seal for the upper buffer chamber.
Fig. 3.4. Core
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Buffer level
interlock
Temperature
sensor
Buffer
recirculation pump
Buffer
recirculation port
Ceramic heater
Stirrer
Temperature
controller