Roche Diagnostics
A-48 Operatorโs Manual ยท Version 3.4
3Hardware Cedex Bio analyzer
Hardware overview
Transfer unit
The transfer unit moves the probe to the correct positions for all pipetting and
cleaning actions.
The following figure shows the major parts of the transfer unit.
Transfer head The transfer head moves horizontally (along the X-axis); the probe moves up and
down (Z-axis), and it performs a rotational movement for mixing the cuvette and
reagent bottle content.
A Transfer head
B Probe holder carriage
C Transfer X guide rail
Figure A-16 Major elements of the robotic transfer unit