Fig. 2: Experimental layer and setup of the flow cells. | npj Biofilms and Microbiomes

Fig. 2: Experimental layer and setup of the flow cells.

From: An open-source robotic platform that enables automated monitoring of replicate biofilm cultivations using optical coherence tomography

Fig. 2

The outer frame/foot print (AF = 60 × 90 cm2 (1)) and mounting supports (2) fixate and stabilize the experimental layer. Within the imaging area (AI = 27 × 57 cm2 (3)) up to 32 flow cells (AFC = 2.6 × 7.6 cm2 (4)) can be fixed in place with screws. Sufficient space (5) for tubing (blue lines) is provided. The actuator head (6) is used to position the OCT scanning probe (7). The red dashed lines illustrate the general area needed to mount the flow cells including tubing, screws and space in between adjacent flow cells (AGFC = 14 × 3.5 cm2).

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