Performance

An instrument for analysing a sample, the instrument including:

• one or more sample processors;
• electronics for operating the sample processors;
• a device to instrument interface;
• and
• a device location which recites the device in use;
• wherein one or more of the sample processors are provided on a device provided in the instrument, the device being provided in a device location in opposition to the device to instrument interface;
• and
• wherein the device to instrument interface includes components, the components including one or more heaters, one or more coolers, one or more sensors, and one or more magnets;
• and
• wherein the device provides all pumps for the sample processors.