Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: An electrically controllable dual fuel system for an internal combustion engine (such as, but not necessarily confined to, a diesel engine) having a liquid fuel injection system incorporating an injector pump for delivering prescribed quantities of a principal liquid fuel (e.g. diesel oil) under pressure to individual injectors for the engine cylinders comprising an electronic control unit, an electrically controllable variable flow regulator arranged to receive a combustible alternative fuel (e.g.