SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM

摘要

A sample distribution system having a transport surface and sample container carriers arranged thereupon is disclosed. A dirt detection device for limiting the effect of dirt is provided.

主权项

1. A sample distribution system, the sample distribution system comprising:
a plurality of sample container carriers, wherein each sample container carrier carries at least one sample container; a transport surface, wherein the transport surface carries the plurality of sample container carriers; a plurality of electromagnetic actuators, wherein the plurality of electromagnetic actuators is stationary arranged below the transport surface, wherein the electromagnetic actuators move a sample container carrier arranged on the transport surface by applying a magnetic force on the sample container carrier; a control device, wherein the control device activates the electromagnetic actuators such that a sample container carrier moves on the transport surface along a predefinable movement path; and a dirt detection device, wherein the dirt detection device detects dirt on the transport surface.