User manual
VITEK
®
 2 Instrument External Instrument Components
VITEK
®
 2 Instrument User Manual 4-3
510731-10EN1
Controls, Access Doors and Connections
CAUTION: All access doors should remain closed when 
processing cards.
1 — User Interface Screen and Keypad. This screen and keypad comprise 
the User Interface system. See page 4-18 for detailed information.
2 — Front Access Door. Provides access to the diluter, pipette tip container, 
and a portion of the test card transport system. The door opens from the right 
side.
3 — Cassette Load/Unload Door. Provides access to the Cassette Load/
Unload station. The door slides up to open. A locking mechanism prevents 
opening of this door at inappropriate times.
4 — Waste Collection Door. Provides access to the Waste Collection 
Station where ejected test cards are removed from the instrument. The door 
is held in place magnetically and lowers from the top.
5 — Top-Right Access Door. Provides access to the optics and the 
carousel. The door lifts from the front and stays in the open position.
Note: The top-right access door cannot be opened unless the Waste Collection 
door (4, Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2) is opened first.
Note: This door is secured by two screws, and requires a flathead screwdriver to 
open.
6 — Top Access Door Section A. VITEK
®
 2 XL only. Provides access to the 
optics and carousel for Section A.
7 — Top Access Door Section B. VITEK
®
 2 XL only. Provides access to the 
optics and carousel for Section B.
8 — Bottom Access Door. Provides access to the drip pan. The door is held 
in place magnetically and must be pulled down to open.
LASER WARNING
All access doors and covers must remain closed when 
processing cards to avoid exposure to laser light.










