This Quick Reference Guide provides instructions to use the Cell Counter model R1. For detailed instructions, please refer to the user manual in the supplied USB memory.
Intended Use
The R1 is an electrical laboratory instrument for scientific research use only.
It is not a medical, therapeutic, or in vitro diagnostics device.
General Guidelines
Follow the instructions below to obtain the best results with the R1.
1.
The R1 accurately detects and counts cells 3-60 µm in size at concentrations ranging from
5 x 10
4
to 1 x 10
7
cells/mL.
2.
Perform cell counting within three minutes of mixing samples with trypan blue for accurate
cell viability measurements. If necessary, count your sample twice (duplicate readings) and
take an average.
3.
Hold Cell Counting Slides by the edges to avoid touching the optical surface. Ensure that
the optical surfaces of the slide do not become smudged, damaged, or contaminated.
4.
Do not reuse Cell Counting Slides. Used slides must be disposed as biohazardous waste
according to the rules and regulations of your local government.
5.
As the R1 is calibrated before shipping, recalibration before use is not necessary. However,
if recalibration is needed, please refer to Section 2.3.3: Settings: Background Calibration in
the user manual.
Safety Precautions
Before using this instrument, read the user manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate
it safely and correctly. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is
essential that you read the warnings and information provided. Use the instrument as specified by
Olympus.
1.
Install the instrument on a sturdy and level surface. Avoid vibrations from other devices.
2.
Do not touch any of the components with wet hands.
3.
Use the components provided or authorized by Olympus. If the proper combination of
components are not used, product safety performance cannot be guaranteed.
Ferrite Core Placement
Take a ferrite core and open it. Place the plug side of the
cable of the AC adapter in the ferrite core as shown in the
figure. Close the ferrite core.
The AC adapter cord and power cord are vulnerable to bending and twisting. Do not
apply excessive force.
Always use the AC adapter and power cord provided by Olympus. If the proper AC
adapter and power cord are not used, the electric safety and EMC (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility) performance of the device cannot be guaranteed.
Connect the ground terminal of the power cord and that of the power outlet. If the
device is not grounded, our intended electric safety and EMC performance of the
device cannot be guaranteed.
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This device complies with the requirements of both directive 2004/108/EC concerning
electromagnetic compatibility and directive 2006/95/EC concerning low voltage. The CE
marking indicates compliance with the above directives. This system is applied with the
requirements of standard IEC/EN61326-1 concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
Immunity: Applied to industrial environment requirements.
Emission: Class A, applied to industrial environment requirements.
Some interference may occur if this system is used in a domestic location.
Cell Counter model R1
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