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General operation
Autonomous transport vehicles, referred to as CARs, are used to distribute the samples. The
CARs move toward the various modules and analyzers by using right-hand traffic paths on the
track.
The samples are supplied to the distribution system by input modules such as the Input/Output
Module (IOM). When a robot-mounted gripper picks up a sample, the bar code is read by a bar
code reader and forwarded to an interface referred to as the Track Sample Manager (TSM).
TSM uses the sample ID and the order data to calculate the optimum route to the individual
analyzers.
TSM controls the CARs according to the received information. TSM uses the CAR ID to locate
each CAR and each sample in the laboratory automation system (LAS).
Changes to the analysis order are supported in real time. Samples may be requested at any
time. After the analysis processes have been completed, the samples are retained for a defined
period of time for potential additional orders, are disposed, or are placed into racks for manual
removal from the IOM.
Figure 12: Example of an LAS design
Legend:
1. Analyzers
2. CAR
3. Track
4. Sample Access Line
5. Recapper Module
6. Buffer Module
7. IOM configured as an output module
Principles of operation
General operation
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GLP systems Track Operations Manual
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