Use Manual

Table Of Contents
Figure 7: Interior view of the IOM
Legend:
1. Linear axes: The linear axes are arranged at right angles to each other in the x-y-z direction and
enable three-dimensional movement of the robot.
2. Robot: This component uses the gripper to load and unload CARs and racks.
3. Gripper: This component is used with the robot to load and unload CARs and racks.
4. Bar code reader: This component is located at the lower end of the robot. It reads the sample bar
code and forwards the information to the control system.
5. Permanent magnets: These components secure FlexRacks on RackPorts.
6. FlexRacks: These components hold samples in an upright position.
7. RackPort: This component is a drawer insert that supports a rack.
8. Track: This component is the structure along which CARs move to transport samples to modules.
9. AccessPoint: One or two AccessPoints are located on the adjacent track. They stop and retain the
CARs for loading and unloading.
Section 1
Use or function
Input/Output Module overview
GLP systems Track Operations Manual
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