Bio-Rad Bio-Plex® 200 Systems - Manual (Page 12)

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