An automated clinical analyzer comprises an upper carousel operable to rotate about a central axis and a lower carousel operable to rotate about the same central axis. A dampener is connected at an inner end of each respective arm, the dampener including: a) a movable first element on which is fixed a respective horizontally extending arm; b) a fixed bracket second element for securement to a vertical support surface; and c) an intermediary elastic member mounted between the first and second elements. The mesoporous inorganic oxide can be, e. to protect previously deposited layers that may be susceptible to sustained higher temperatures. The present invention is also operable to convert circuit identification codes and transfer integrated services user part messages to a user part.