Countess
™
II Automated Cell Counter User Guide
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1. Product information
Product description
Product contents
The Countess
™
II Automated Cell Counter is shipped with the following
components.
Component
Quantity
Countess
™
II Automated Cell Counter (Cat. no. AMQAX1000)
1 each
Power Cord with 4 adaptor cords
(for U.S./Canada/Taiwan/Japan, Europe, or UK)
1 each
Countess
™
Cell Counting Chamber Slides (50 slides/box)
1 box
Countess
™
II Disposable Slide Holder
1 each
Countess
™
II USB drive
1 each
Countess
™
II Automated Cell Counter Quick Reference Card
1 each
Countess
™
II
Automated Cell
Counter
The Countess
™
II Automated Cell Counter is a fully automated cell counter and
assay platform that uses state-of-the-art optics and image analysis algorithms to
analyze trypan blue-stained cells in suspension.
•
The Countess
™
II Automated Cell Counter offers an intuitive user interface,
and provides the option to save data and generate a report, which can then be
transferred to a PC using the USB drive supplied with the instrument or
available separately.
•
The cells to be counted are loaded into the instrument in disposable Countess
™
Cell Counting Chamber Slides (page 15). Each chamber slide contains two
enclosed chambers to hold the sample to allow you to measure two different
samples or perform replicates of the same sample.
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The Countess
™
II Automated Cell Counter takes 10 seconds per sample for a
typical cell count and is compatible with a wide variety of eukaryotic cells. In
addition to cell count and viability, the instrument also provides information
on cell size.
Upon receiving the
instrument
Examine the instrument carefully for damage incurred during transit. Ensure that
all parts of the instrument, including accessories listed above, are included with the
product. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; the warranty does not cover
in-transit damage.
See page 9 for instructions on installing the instrument.
Register your
instrument
Visit
www.thermofisher.com/registercountess
to register your instrument. You
will be asked to supply the serial number, your name, and your contact details.
Registering your instrument ensures that you will receive notifications of software
upgrades and information on new assays for use with the Countess
™
II Automated
Cell Counter.