Flow Cell Compartment

The flow cell compartment contains the flow cell stage, thermal station, and fluidics connections linked to the flow cell. The flow cell stage houses the flow cell. The flow cell clamp secures and positions the flow cell. When the flow cell clamp closes, two pins situated near the clamp hinge automatically position the flow cell.

The thermal station, located beneath the flow cell stage, controls change in flow cell temperature required for cluster generation and sequencing.