Abstract: A hose coupling for a fluidic connection in an analytical system, and a method of using the same. The hose coupling comprises a sleeve comprising a first hollow cylinder having a channel connected to a hose at one end and having a first opening for receiving a plug at the other end, the end for receiving the plug being at least partially surrounded by a locking ring and having a handle with a gripping surface on the opposite side to the locking ring; and a plug comprising a second hollow cylinder which is at least partially inserted into the opening of the sleeve, the end which is inserted into the plug having a hook on one side.

Abstract: A scanning method with simple mechanics for use in an automated analyser to scan objects or codes on objects. The invention enables one to move a scanning unit comprising a camera and two deflection mirrors and to set two different focus levels with one and the same drive unit.

Abstract: A scanning method with simple mechanics for use in an automated analyser to scan objects or codes on objects. The invention enables one to move a scanning unit comprising a camera and two deflection mirrors and to set two different focus levels with one and the same drive unit.

Abstract: A scanning method with simple mechanics for use in an automated analyser to scan objects or codes on objects. The invention enables one to move a scanning unit comprising a camera and two deflection mirrors and to set two different focus levels with one and the same drive unit.

Abstract: An automated analyzer system. The system has a rack for automated analyzer systems, the rack comprising at least one position for taking up at least one cartridge; at least one drive for agitating the content of the at least one cartridge; at least one RFID antenna for reading RFID tags of the at least one cartridge and at least one printed circuit board for operating the drive, e.g. a motor.