Bio-Rad BioLogic Signal Import Module (SIM) - Manual (Page 58)

2.9 SYSTEM PERIPHERALS
A number of system peripherals are available for use with DuoFlow systems. The following system
peripherals are discussed in this section:
• System rack
• Starter kit
• Fittings kit
• Fittings tightener
• Backpressure regulator
• SIM
• F10 and F40 Pump kits
• Chart recorders, including the Model 1327 chart recorder
• Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
• Printers
2.9.1 System Rack
The BioLogic rack is an adaptable and durable racking system made of solvent-resistant polypropylene,
stainless steel, and glass-filled nylon. The rack can stand alone or be placed directly on the Workstation and
supports various columns and cartridges, valves, detection modules, buffer bottles, and peripheral
equipment.
The rack should be assembled before placing it on the Workstation as described below (see Figure 2-26).
Keep in mind that the illustration is only an example. Alternative rack arrangements include mounting the
column clamps on the side of the rack to hold tall columns or setting up the rack to use only one or two
trays.
1. Fit the tapered collars into the ringed grooves on the rods. The collars are tapered so that when they
are attached to the rods and the rods are fitted into the holes at each end of the tray, the rods and
collars serve as the legs of the tray. With this in mind, note the following guidelines:
•
For a 2 or 3-tray rack, you will need four long rods; for a 1-tray rack you will need just two long
rods. The long rods have three grooves, one at each end and one in the middle. Attach the
collars to one of the end grooves. It doesn’t matter which of the end grooves you use. Attach the
collars so that they flare out toward the end of the rod that will be placed at the bottom of the
rack.
• For a one tray rack, use the two short rods which have only one groove. Fit the collars onto the
grooves so that the collars flare out toward the end of the rod that will be placed at the bottom of
the rack.
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