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9 Technical specifications
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9 Technical specifications
9.1 Technical specifications for NucleoCounter YC -100
Specificity Cells stained with the DNA specific fluorescent dye, PI.
Sample types Suspension of dispersed yeast cells.
Sample consumption A minimum of 100µl is recommended for the NucleoCassette
loading. Approximately 50 µl of sample is loaded into the
cassette.
Analysis volume Approximately 1 µl of the sample is being analyzed in the
NucleoCounter YC-100.
Measurement range Measurement range:
Optimal Measurement range:
5x10
3
to 6x10
6
cells/ml
5x10
4
to 6x10
6
cells/ml
Presentation of Result The NucleoCounter YC-100 presents the estimated cell
density in the sample in the cassette. In order to obtain the
cell concentration in the original ce ll suspension the result
must be multiplied with the appropriate multiplication factor
to compensate for any dilution.
Operation Menu-controlled by means of keyboard and LCD display.
Analysis time
When pressing “
Run
” on the NucleoCounter YC-100 the
result will be displayed within 30 seconds.
Physical data Weight
Height
Width
Depth
3 kg
26 cm
38 cm
22 cm
Power
See Section 10.2 Power Supply
Input
Fuse
12VDC (11-13VDC)
UL Listed fuse:
600mA/250Vac (UL 248)
Power consumption
NucleoCounter Peak
Ready mode
Standby
25 W
2.5 W
2 mW
Operation conditions Maximum relative humidity 80 percent for temperatures up
to 31°C decreasing linearly to 65 percent relative humidity at
maximum 35°C; minimum temperature 15°C.
USB USB, version 1.1.
Note: Does not support USB Hubs.
Printer Thermal or Impact printer with RS-232 interface and cable
supplied by ChemoMetec A/S.
Other environmental operating conditions for the NucleoCounter