User manual

VITEK
®
2 Instrument Instrument Hardware Components
VITEK
®
2 Instrument User Manual 4-15
510731-10EN1
Carousel
The Carousel, shown in Figure 4-8, has a capacity of 60 test cards. During
their time in the carousel, the test cards are incubated at an average
temperature of 35.5 °C.
Figure 4-8: Carousel Placement
As the carousel rotates, each test card moves into the reading position every
15 minutes. A mechanical device called the Reader Head, shown in
Figure 4-9, conveys the test card through the optics stations.
Figure 4-9: Carousel Reader Head
After the reading cycle, the test card returns to its slot in the carousel, where
it continues to incubate until its next read cycle.
Note: The carousel is divided into four sections so it can be easily removed for
periodic cleaning. See Cleaning the Carousel on page 7-10.