Moving parts protection

Applicable for instruments delivered after aug. 2015 or after installation of Modification kit EHST120923 (see Service Bulletin IB 2015015)

The Interrliner is equipped with moving parts protection.

The sample robot unit is closed with a robot cover and automatically locked during sampling.

The cover of the tube handling unit (“robot cover”) is equipped with a locking device that automatically locks the cover during operation. The robot cover cannot be opened during movement of the tube handling mechanisms.

To start the Sample mode:

• Close the cover and press button “Sample mode”.
• The cover is automatically locked and sample mode is switched ON
• If button “Sample mode” is pressed while the cover is still open, an audible and visible warning message is given, instructing the operator to close the cover. Movement of the mechanisms is halted until the cover is closed and locked.

To get access to the tube handling mechanism, e.g. for maintenance or other necessary operator intervention:

• Switch the “Sample mode” OFF by pressing the sample button.
• The sample sequence is aborted in a coordinated and safe way. Once movement of the tube handling mechanisms has stopped, the cover is unlocked.
• In case of an error condition that requires operator interaction, the “Sample mode” is automatically switched OFF and the cover is unlocked.