Abstract: An apparatus, for automated sampling from vessels that may be under a high pressure, is achieved by a specific construction with multiple multiport valves. A method of automated sampling can be used with the apparatus.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly for transporting a carrier coupled to a receptacle to a processing station located within a housing of an instrument. The conveyor assembly includes a spur conveyor subassembly and a buffer conveyor subassembly for transporting the carrier from a host conveyor assembly to the spur conveyor subassembly. The spur conveyor subassembly includes (i) a rotatable diverter having at least one recess for receiving and moving the carrier between the buffer conveyor subassembly and the spur conveyor subassembly and (ii) a gripper configured to grasp the carrier and move it from the diverter to the processing position located within the housing of the instrument.

Abstract: A sampling needle is provided for piercing a septum of a vial containing a sample and aspirating the sample from the vial. The needle may include: a tubular core having a lumen extending therethrough and a piercing end, wherein the tubular core is formed of a bioinert material; a hollow support encircling the tubular core with the piercing end extending outwardly from the support, wherein the support is formed of a rigid material; and a bioinert coating covering a portion of the support adjacent the piercing end, wherein the tubular core and the covering isolates the support from the sample.

Abstract: It is possible to realize a sample container transfer device capable of handling a plurality of racks in which a sample container can be efficiently transferred from a preprocessing system to a carrier used in an analysis system and can be transferred to a plurality of kinds of carriers of the analysis system. A plurality of kinds of racks A and racks B is held by an empty rack holding area 330. The racks A or the racks B can be used for conveyance of specimen containers according to the application of a specimen. After a fixed number of specimen containers separated by a separation mechanism 301 according to an application are collected by stoppers 303a and 303b, the specimen containers are conveyed to a transfer start position 309 to be transferred from a holder to a rack. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress an occurrence of a state in which the rack does not have a part where no specimen is mounted.

Abstract: Provided is a test system operable with a simplified structure. A test system includes a first test device and a second test device each of which transports and tests a sample. The test device includes a master control unit, which performs assignment of samples to the first test device and the second test device, and control of a transport operation of the sample assigned to the test device. The test device includes a slave control unit, which controls a transport operation of the sample assigned to the test device by the master control unit.

Abstract: An analysis device of the present invention is provided with a sample introduction unit that introduces a sample into a mass spectroscope; a sample condensation unit that treats the sample introduced into the device; a detection unit that analyzes the sample treated by a treatment unit; and a control unit that controls the sample introduction unit, the sample condensation unit, and the detection unit. The sample introduction unit includes a sample introduction valve, and the sample condensation unit includes an elution valve and a cleaning valve, and the cleaning valve is disposed between the sample introduction valve and the elution valve.

Abstract: A hydrogen sulfide sampler system for sampling for hydrogen sulfide in a fluid flow line includes a main tank in fluid communication with a fluid sample inlet line and a fluid sample outlet line. A plurality of sample bottles are in fluid communication with the main tank by way of the fluid sample outlet line. A drain tank is in fluid communication with the main tank by way of the fluid sample outlet line. A manifold assembly includes the fluid sample outlet line, the manifold assembly located between the main tank and the drain tank and further located between the main tank and the plurality of sample bottles. A return line is in fluid communication with the drain tank. An analysis system is operable to analyze a composition of a sample fluid contained within the main tank.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a transfer arm with a probe and a crash detection mechanism for use in a clinical analyzer in an in vitro diagnostics environment. The mechanism requires no user-intervention after a collision event, unless the automated inspection mechanism determines that damage to the probe requires probe replacement. Moreover, the mechanism is capable of protecting the probe, in some instances, from damage during a collision. The mechanism provides for automatic resetting after a collision, self-checking, and alignment correction. The mechanism includes a crash detection printed circuit assembly with a switch, and a spring-loaded contact sensor assembly configured to secure a probe within the transfer arm and allow for electrical connection between the switch and the probe during normal operation and electrical disconnection between the switch and the probe upon contact of the probe with an obstruction.

Abstract: A method is proposed for generating a series of sections of a microscopic sample (10), in which the sections are detached from the sample (10) by means of a blade (21), collected, and placed onto a transfer device. A sequence in which the sections are detached from the sample is detected; detachment of the sections from the sample (10) and/or collection of the sections and/or placement of the sections onto the transfer device is monitored by means of one or several observation cameras, accompanied by the acquisition of moving-image data; the sections are tracked in the moving-image data; and positions of the sections on the transfer device are correlated, on the basis of the tracking in the moving-image data, with the sequence in which they were detached from the sample.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to, in part, a gas sampling device. According to some aspects, the gas sampling device has a housing defining an airflow aperture, a gas testing chamber and an airflow pathway extending from the airflow aperture to the gas testing chamber. The housing also defines a sensor receptacle configured to removably hold a disposable sensor test strip within the gas testing chamber and a docking structure configured to be received by a docking station.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically transferring sections from a sample block to a tape and for transferring select sections to a slide. A tissue storage system for storing cut sections on the tape and digital storage system for storing photos and other information during the transfer of the sections can also be provided, thereby creating a tissue repository and data repository for future use.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of automatically aligning an indexing machine with a robotic end effector including: inserting, using a robotic arm, a hunting tool into an aperture, the hunting tool comprising a pressure sensitive tip; detecting, using a plurality of sensing beams, a first location of the hunting tool within the aperture; rotating, using the robotic arm, the hunting tool 180 degrees; detecting, using the plurality of sensing beams, a second location of the hunting tool within the aperture; calculating a runout magnitude and a runout direction based on the first location, the second location, and the robotic arm; inserting, using the robotic arm, the hunting tool into a target; determining, using the pressure sensitive tip, a location of the hunting tool with respect to the target; and thereafter, adjusting the location of the hunting tool with respect to the aperture and target based on said determined location and said calculated runout magnitude and direction.

Abstract: A model-based method of determining characteristics of a specimen container cap to identify the container cap. The method includes providing a specimen container including a container cap; capturing backlit images of the container cap taken at different exposures lengths and using a plurality of different nominal wavelengths; selecting optimally-exposed pixels from the images at different exposure lengths at each nominal wavelength to generate optimally-exposed image data for each nominal wavelength; classifying the optimally-exposed pixels as at least being one of a tube, a label or a cap; and identifying a shape of the container cap based upon the optimally-exposed pixels classified as being the cap and the image data for each nominal wavelength. Quality check modules and specimen testing apparatus adapted to carry out the method are described, as are numerous other aspects.

Abstract: A device for receiving and fluidically contacting a container for fluid, in particular a microfluidic device, includes a receiving unit configured to receive the container. The receiving unit includes at least one first hollow needle extending toward the received container, and at least one fixing element configured (i) to fix the received container at a predetermined distance from the needle, and (ii) such that the container is released in response to a force exceeding a predetermined threshold acting either (a) on the container in the direction of the needle, or (b) on the receiving unit in a direction toward the container. Release of the container enables the container and receiving unit to undergo a predetermined movement relative to each other such that the needle penetrates a shell of the container to fluidically contact the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipetting device having an exchangeable pipette tip for suctioning and discharging fluid volumes for use in automated laboratory systems. The invention relates to a pipetting device having a pipette tip detection unit and for detecting a pipette tip on a pipette device of this type. A detection unit detects whether a pipette tip is connected to the pipette tube or determines a characteristic feature of the connected pipette tip. The pipette tip forms at least one portion of a first electrode when the pipette tip is in electrical operative contact with the pipette tube and, e.g., a pipette tip holder, a contact for setting down the pipette tip holder or a working table over which the pipette tube can be moved forms at least one portion of a second electrode.

Abstract: An autosampler sucks cleaning liquid from a tip side of a sampling needle and holds the cleaning liquid in the sampling channel before sucking analysis liquid from the tip of the sampling needle, and, after dispensing of the analysis liquid is finished, discharges the cleaning liquid from the tip of the sampling needle, so as to clean the inside of the sampling needle and the sampling channel.

Abstract: Exhaust gas discharged from an exhaust port is taken into an exhaust gas sampling unit together with the surrounding outside air. A leak detection mechanism, which detects the leakage of exhaust gas from a sampling port, includes a temperature sensor including an outside and an inside temperature sensors, and a temperature measuring instrument for measuring a temperature difference between inside and outside temperatures detected by the temperature sensor. A plurality of inside/outside paired temperature sensors is disposed in the circumferential direction of the sampling port. When a leak occurs, the temperature of the inside temperature sensors rises and the temperature difference between the inside and the outer and outside temperature sensors increases, and the temperature measuring instrument detects the leak. When a leak occurs in a portion of the circumferential direction, only the temperature difference of the portion where the leak occurs is increased, and the location of the leak is identified.

Abstract: A sous vide device and method of using the same may include a body that is fully submergible in a container of water and may wirelessly communicate with an external device, e.g., to control an external heating element during sous vide cooking. Further, a sous vide device may include a rechargeable battery capable of being wirelessly recharged from a charging dock. In addition, a sous vide device may include a moisture sensor for use in changing the activation state of a heating element and/or a turbidity sensor for use in changing the activation state of a water circulator of the sous vide device.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus comprising a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases. A data and control center is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices and if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices.

Abstract: To provide an exhaust gas analysis system that can accurately analyze exhaust gas discharged from an engine of a hybrid vehicle and can also be applied to a test that continues sampling into a sampling bag over a predetermined sampling time, a sampling apparatus is adapted to include a main flow path through which the exhaust gas flows, a sampling flow path that is connected to the main flow path to sample the exhaust gas into a sampling bag, and a constant flow rate mechanism that is provided in the main flow path and configured to be able to change a main flow rate that is an exhaust gas flow rate through the main flow path. Additionally, a control device is adapted to control the constant flow rate mechanism to change the main flow rate and change a sampling flow rate that is an exhaust gas flow rate through the sampling flow path.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for a mobile scientific or measuring platform. In one aspect, a mobile scientific platform may include a vehicle having an electric energy source and a measuring device, such as a mass spectrometer, coupled to the electric energy source. An input line may be coupled to the measuring device and one or more sample collectors, for example, for obtaining gas samples. In some aspects, the input line may include a heating element configured to maintain a line temperature that is equal to or above the temperature of the samples collected, to reduce or prevent the formation of condensates in collected samples. In some aspects, the mobile scientific platform may run, or be switched to run, on electric, propone, compressed natural gas, or other similar fuel to enable the collection of gas samples free of (or having reduced levels of) vehicle caused contamination.

Abstract: An air pressure measuring ventilation system, comprising: at least one duct; at least one motorized exhaust fan; and one or more air pressure sensors. The at least one motorized exhaust fan may draw air through the at least one duct. The one or more air pressure sensors may be placed on a side of the at least one duct such that an air pressure is measured as the air is drawn through the at least one duct, such that a plurality of air pressure measurements are generated. The one or more air pressure sensors may be substantially flush with an interior side of the at least one duct and do not obstruct the air as the air is drawn through the at least one duct.

Abstract: The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein provide sample verification capabilities in a single device or system. Devices are disclosed herein. Systems including these devices are also provided. These devices and systems may be configured for verifying sample integrity prior to a subject leaving a sample collection site so that any further samples or other corrective action can occur without having to make a separate visit.

Abstract: A managing method for a sample processing apparatus involving the sample processing apparatus and a management apparatus. The method includes requesting an approval of self-adjustment to the management apparatus from the sample processing apparatus before performing a self-adjustment. Informing the sample processing apparatus of approval of request from the management apparatus, when approving the sample processing apparatus to perform the self-adjustment, and performing a self-adjustment by the sample processing apparatus when the sample processing apparatus is informed that the request has been approved.

Abstract: A flow sensor comprises a flow restriction disposed within a passage such that a fluid passing through the passage must pass through the flow restriction. The flow sensor also has an upstream pressure sensor coupled to the passage at a point upstream of the flow restriction and configured to measure and provide an upstream pressure of the fluid within the passage, a downstream pressure sensor coupled to the passage at a point downstream of the flow restriction and configured to measure and provide a downstream pressure of the fluid within the passage, and a temperature sensor coupled to the passage and configured to measure and provide a temperature of the fluid within the passage. The flow sensor also includes a flow sensor processor coupled to the upstream and downstream pressure sensors and the temperature sensor and configured to accept measurements therefrom and calculate a compensated flow rate based at least in part on the measured pressures and temperature.

Abstract: A first rack of a first color and a second rack of a second color respectively hold blood collecting tubes. After a test is finished, the first and second racks are disposed at a carrying-out section. A result screen showing a test result includes a first region of the first color and a second region of the second color. The first and second regions are displayed in positions corresponding to positions of the first and second racks in the carrying-out section. First symbols are displayed in the first region at positions corresponding to positions of the blood collecting tubes held in the first rack. Second symbols are displayed in the second region at positions corresponding to positions of the blood collecting tubes held in the second rack. A displayed appearance of each of the first and second symbols is changed in accordance with the test result.

Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for monitoring, sampling, and filtering or sanitizing the air of an environment are provided. Devices and methods including air filtering units with smart features including connectivity and reporting features are provided wherein a unit is provided to communicate with a system. Based on detected values related to air contamination and particulates entrained in the air, the system and methods are capable of performing various functions including reporting and remediation functions.

Abstract: A specimen information storage section (361) holds specimen information showing the relationship between a number of specimens to be analyzed and compounds whose quantities need to be determined. An analysis method storage section (362) holds the files of analysis methods created by an administrator. When an operator selects and indicates analysis methods to be used in an analysis, a method information creation processor (32) extracts compound information from the selected analysis methods and creates method information showing the correspondence between the analysis methods and the compounds to be analyzed. When the operator registers the specimen numbers of the analysis targets, a used-method automatic determiner (34) refers to the specimen information and method information to identify a suitable analysis method for each compound in the registered specimens. An analysis schedule creator (35) creates a schedule table in which the specimens and analysis methods are described in order of the analysis.

Abstract: An electrocoagulation reactor (ECR) apparatus and methods of using the ECR apparatus in the treatment of a fluid stream. The ECR apparatus includes a noncorrosive cylindrical cell housing a plurality of horizontally stacked electrode plates. The electrode plates are held in a pair of grooved, crescent shaped non-conductive inserts. The ECR apparatus further includes two end flanges each having integral flow diverters to facilitate a continuous single serpentine flow of the fluid in the cell. The ECR apparatus further includes a single flow inlet and single flow outlet.

Abstract: A method of inspecting an object, the method comprising: receiving a first image of a first part of a first surface of the object from a camera arrangement; controlling relative movement between the camera arrangement and the object through a predetermined distance; receiving a second image of a second part of the first surface of the object from the camera arrangement, the second part being different to the first part; generating a third image using at least the first image and the second image; and determining a parameter associated with an abrasive surface coating on the object using the third image.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that allow scanning of barcode information on sample vessels in situ in a tray. A laboratory instrument includes one or more trays, each having a plurality of recesses, which are configured to hold a plurality of sample vessels, and a plurality of openings between the recesses. The instrument further includes one or more rods that are separate from the trays, each having optical elements configured to read barcode information on the sample vessels. The rods are configured to move through the plurality of openings.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the invention relates to an aquatic sample analysis system adapted for in situ use. The system includes an incubation chamber having an optically clear portion and forming an opening for receiving a fluidic sample and apparatus for sealing the opening. The system also includes a sensor for sensing at least one parameter associated with the sample inside the chamber, a control module in communication with the sensor, and a power source.

Abstract: The specimen storage apparatus includes: a specimen conveyor line which conveys a specimen for which the pre-processing is completed and which is installed on a specimen conveyance holder; a lift mechanism capable of driving a specimen tray having the specimen installed therein in front-and-back and vertical directions; a specimen chuck mechanism which transfers the specimen from a specimen acquisition position of the specimen conveyor line to the specimen tray on the lift mechanism; a specimen storage unit which receives the specimen tray from the lift mechanism, includes hierarchical specimen storage spaces in a vertical direction, and accommodates a plurality of specimen trays in a lateral direction while keeping them cold; a shutter mechanism which is opened and closed at the time of delivery of the specimen tray between the lift mechanism and the specimen storage unit; and a control unit which controls each of the mechanisms.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for scheduling the operation of building resources. In overview, some embodiments provide a central interface for allowing the scheduling of a large number of devices within a building, irrespective of the manufacturer or scheduling requirements of the individual devices. For example, one embodiment provides, a software product that executes on a processor for allowing a user to submit scheduling preference in relation to one or more building resources. The software package analyses and applies these preferences across the devices described by the building resource or resources.

Abstract: The current invention describes in vivo and vitro (cultured) sampling technologies that allow direct temporal and spatial sampling from living ecosystems such as those associated with marine ecology. The optional use of parallel sampling methods, observatory design, provides for the ability to measure the response of individual organisms to a variety of both biotic and abiotic stresses. Sampling in small volumes and close proximity to living organisms has allowed direct measurement of various invertebrate and other aquatic species in marine ecosystems. These sampling techniques are intended to apply to any liquid based ecosystem in an attempt to minimize sampling as a dependent variable in measuring the chemical and biological behavior of the ecosystem. If is intended that this sampling technology be used to directly measure the chemical behavior of a wide variety of organisms; including, plants, animals, and micro-organisms (e.g. algae, plankton).

Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame configured to hold sample holders in an array, a longitudinal axis of the sample holder extending outward of an array plane; a drive section connected to the frame; at least one transfer arm rotatably connected to the drive section so that each transfer arm rotates about a rotation axis oriented substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis and includes a sample holder gripper; and at least one push member movably connected to the drive section and being distinct from the sample holder gripper and configured for linear movement along the longitudinal axis, the at least one push member being configured so that engagement with at least a bottom or top surface of the sample holder effects longitudinal translation of the sample holder for one or more of capture and release of the sample holder by the respective transfer arm in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A system and method for isolating and analyzing a water sample in a water processing facility are disclosed. The system uses a chamber for receiving and isolating the water sample from the main water treatment process. An optical detector views and characterizes the particles in a region of the chamber. An analyzer coupled to the optical detector compares the characterized suspended particles at a first time and at with the characterized suspended particles at a second time to produce a report showing suspended particle size as a function of time.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sampling and measuring air born particulate matter includes an inlet for the particulate containing gas to enter. A mechanism then removes coarse particles larger than a selected size while permitting filtered particles of less than the selected size to pass through. A chamber containing a quartz crystal sensor permits the filtered particles that have passed through to deposit to create an output signal in response to the deposited particle mass.

Abstract: An automatic analyzer uses probes for detecting liquid levels based on a capacitance detection method. Erroneous detection of liquid levels due to interference caused by the frequency difference of oscillators is reducted. When frequencies f1 and f2 of respective detector oscillators, which are originally equal to each other, are different by approximately several Hz from each other due to a manufacturing variation, oscillation waveforms are added to liquid level detection voltages, causing a premature determination that the probes have contacted the liquid surface before actual contact therewith. By setting the difference between the frequencies f1 and f2 of the detector oscillators to be in the range of several kHz, an oscillation waveform corresponding to the difference between the frequencies is added to the detection voltages, but the amplitude values of the high-frequency components are attenuated by high-frequency attenuators, thereby ensuring accuracy in the liquid level detection.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes an aliquotter module. The aliquotter module includes a track including: a travel lane; a first loop; and a second loop configured to transport sample carriers with primary sample containers. The aliquotter module can further include a pipettor that can aspirate a first aliquot volume of a sample in a primary sample container located in an aspiration position and dispense the first aliquot volume of the sample in a secondary sample container located in a dispensing position. The aliquotter module can cause the secondary sample container to leave the aliquotter module before the primary sample container.

Abstract: To provide a specimen analyzing apparatus capable of preventing a reduction in analysis accuracy caused by contamination of a measurement sample by a substance attached to a cleaning unit, the present invention provides a blood analyzer 100 which includes a cleaning unit 7 for cleaning an aspirating tube 1 positioned within a through-hole 72, a vertical moving unit 5 for moving the aspirating tube 1 along a through-hole relative to the cleaning unit 7, and a blade 8 for removing a substance attached to the outer side of the cleaning unit 7, wherein an aspirating tube 1 is provided for aspirating a sample, a through-hole 72 is formed to allow the aspirating tube 1 to pass therethrough, and a supply path 73 is formed for supplying a cleaning liquid to the through-hole 72.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid-sample collecting system and liquid-sample collecting method that can decrease the amount of carryover in the process of collecting a liquid sample while maintaining the efficiency of collecting the liquid sample. A liquid-sample collecting system according to the present invention includes: a sampling needle to be inserted into a sample container, for collecting a liquid sample contained in the sample container; a driver for moving the sampling needle; an input unit for allowing a user enter to information for setting the ascent speed of the sampling needle; an ascent-speed determiner for setting the ascent speed based on the entered information; and a controller for controlling the driver so as to move the sampling needle downward at a predetermined descent speed in a descent phase and upward at the aforementioned ascent speed in an ascent phase.

Abstract: An analysis device for particle analysis, configured in such a manner that a reagent container is set in the device by inserting the reagent container from a side surface of the device toward the inside thereof, the reagent container having, near the forward end thereof, a suction pipe entrance portion into which a suction pipe can enter. The analysis device is provided with: a reagent container holding portion which holds the reagent container inserted from the suction pipe entrance portion side; and the suction pipe which enters, from above, the suction pipe entrance portion of the reagent container held by the reagent container holding portion and which sucks a reagent within the reagent container. The reagent container holding portion includes a guide member for guiding the insertion of the reagent container, which is inserted from the suction pipe entrance portion side, into the reagent container holding portion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for building, transmitting, and receiving frame structures in power line communications (PLC) are described. Various techniques described herein provide a preamble design using one or more symbols based on a chirp signal that yields a low peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR). According to some techniques, the preamble may be constructed with one or more different types and/or number of symbols configured to identify a PLC domain operating in close physical proximity to another PLC domain. According to other techniques, one or more preamble symbols may be interspersed within a header portion of a PLC frame to facilitate estimation of a frame boundary and/or sampling frequency offset, for example, in the presence of impulsive noise. According to yet other techniques, a PLC detector may be capable of receiving and decoding two or more types of PLC frames (e.g., using different PLC standards).

Abstract: A sample introduction system providing variable online dilution of a sample is described. In one or more implementations, the sample introduction system includes a sample pump configured to pump a sample in a specified time interval and a first carrier syringe pump configured to pump a volume of a carrier to be combined with the sample in the specified time interval. A control module is configured to receive a specified dilution level for the sample (e.g., input by an operator) and selectively adjust the volume of the carrier pumped by the first carrier syringe pump in the specified time interval to furnish the specified dilution for the sample.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a container for a gas or fluid. The container includes a tubular body having a first end and a second end, a first plunger activated valve fluidly connected to the first end, and a second plunger activated valve fluidly connected to the second end. The gas or fluid may enter the container through the first valve, flow through the tubular body, and exit through the second valve.

Abstract: A sample analyzer includes: a first measurement part which performs measurement on a sample for a first measurement item; a second measurement part which performs a measurement on the sample for a second measurement item; an output section; and a controller configured to control the output section to output, when a time difference between a measurement on a sample performed by the first measurement part and a measurement on the sample performed by the second measurement part exceeds a predetermined time period, information based on an excess of the time difference.

Abstract: An automatic analysis apparatus that can suction a target sample through an sample dispensing probe at a single sample dispensing position by transferring a sample rack holder having one or more sample containers from a first sampler unit to a second sampler unit and by moving the transferred sample rack in a horizontal direction and up-and-down directions at the fixed single sample dispensing position. By fixing a fluid sampling position of a sample container held by a sample rack at the single position, a sample dispensing accuracy of an automatic analysis apparatus can be increased.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a test apparatus of a fluidic sample, which tests the fluidic sample, and a control method thereof. The test apparatus of the fluidic sample includes a housing, an installing member in which a cartridge receiving a fluid is inserted, a pressing member which is disposed in the housing to press the cartridge and perform an inspection of the fluid, a driving unit of which at least a part is coupled to the pressing member so as to movably drive the pressing member, and a sensing unit of which at least a part is opposite to the driving unit so as to sense a position of the driving unit. According to the present invention, since the sensing unit can recognize the position of the driving unit, the pressing member can apply uniform pressure to the cartridge.

Abstract: An analyzer which analyzes an analyte by using the analyte and consumables, the analyzer comprising: an automatic reading device which reads a first product information related to a consumable via an identifier given to the consumable or a container containing the consumable; and a controller which permits an analysis operation when the first product information is suitable information read by the automatic reading device via the identifier, and prompts an operator to manually enter a second product information comprising information specifying the manufacturer or seller of the consumable when the automatic reading device cannot read the identifier or the information read via the identifier is not suitable as the first product information and permits the analysis operation and storage of the input second product information when the operator has entered the second product information.