Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- Glossary of terms
- Assistance
- Information on this manual
- Safety
- Reception
- Product description
- Getting started
- Operating with VR NxT
- Maintenance of the instrument
- Troubleshooting and errors
- Technical features
- ANNEX A: CELLSEARCH sample preparation for DEPArray
- ANNEX B: DEPArray recoveries preparation for downstream genetic analysis
- License Agreement
- Conformity
- Warranty and Responsibility
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Introduction to VR NxT
Description
VR NxT is a laboratory instrument that automates the sample volume reduction procedures. It processes up to four
samples in parallel and can be used:
l for liquids containing or not containing cells
l for both live and fixed cells
l for general purposes or in association with DEPArray
Operating principle
The instrument has two volume reduction programs for general purposes and two volume reduction programs for easing
the DEPArray use.
To guarantee correct sample processing, samples need to be properly prepared with specific buffers and centrifuged
before each program. The tubes with the prepared samples inside must then be inserted in the closed holder and the
closed holder must be placed in the closed holder housing.
Once a program is launched, the instrument uses the centrifugal force to collect and trap the excess liquid in the cap.
For your safety, when the rotor chamber is open, an internal protection disengages the rotor motor and activates a brake
to block the rotor. The lid is designed to avoid any accidental opening of the chamber.
Advantages of using VR NxT
The use of VR NxT has the following advantages:
l Preserve the cells contained in the sample.
l Shorten the time for reducing the sample volume.
l Improve process reproducibility by automatization.
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