Haemonetics PCS 2 User Manual

2-4 Describing the PCS2 Device Components
P/N 85266-30, Manual revision: A
DESCRIBING THE CENTRIFUGE SYSTEM
The centrifuge system of the PCS2 device is designed to hold a disposable bowl
in which the blood components can be spun from a range of 3000 to 8000 revo-
lutions per minute. This centrifugal force will separate anticoagulated whole
blood into its various components.
The PCS2 centrifuge system consists of:
z A system-sealing mechanism.
z The centrifuge well.
z The centrifuge base.
Figure 2-3, PCS2 centrifuge system components
1. Split hinged lid
2. Fluid detector
3. Optical bowl sensor
4. Locking knob
5. Centrifuge well
6. Centrifuge chuck
7. Centrifuge base
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Haemonetics PCS 2 Specifications

General

Brand	Haemonetics
Model	PCS 2
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English