User manual

VITEK
®
2 Instrument User Manual 4-1
510731-10EN1
4
VITEK
®
2 INSTRUMENT
Introduction
This chapter describes the hardware systems in the VITEK
®
2 instrument.
External Instrument Components on page 4-2 points out the controls and
connections found on the instrument’s exterior, and the doors by which you
gain access to its interior. Instrument Hardware Components on page 4-5
describes the work stations and components in the instrument.
Chapter Contents
External Instrument Components • 4-2
Controls, Access Doors and Connections • 4-3
Connections • 4-4
Turning on the VITEK
®
2 Instrument • 4-4
Startup Procedure • 4-4
Instrument Hardware Components • 4-5
Smart Carrier Station (SCS) • 4-5
Cassettes • 4-6
Cassette Load and Unload Station • 4-7
Boats • 4-8
Bar Code Reader • 4-9
Button Memory Reader • 4-10
Dispenser/Pipettor Station • 4-11
Filler Station • 4-13
Sealer Station • 4-14
Test Card Incubation and Reading • 4-14
Carousel • 4-15
Optics • 4-16
Card Ejection • 4-16
Waste Collection Station • 4-17
User Interface System • 4-18
Keypad and Screen • 4-18