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iSort
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Automated Cell Sorter User Guide
Flow Rate Calibration
Overview
The Flow Rate Calibration function allows authorized users and service personnel to
troubleshoot and fine tune the flow rate value.
The sample flow rate of the iSort
™
Automated Cell Sorter is fixed at 1.4 mL per hour
and cannot be adjusted. However, under certain circumstances, authorized users
and service personnel may need to use the Flow Rate Calibration function when
troubleshooting hardware issues. This function is not available to users for typical
daily use.
IMPORTANT!
The Flow Rate Calibration function is only available to authorized
users and service personnel for troubleshooting and verification purposes. Do not
run the Flow Rate Calibration unless you are authorized to do so.
Required materials
•
Attune
™
Performance Tracking Beads
•
5% Tween
™
20 in deionized water
•
10X PBS, flow cytometry grade
•
Sheath fluid (1X PBS, flow cytometry grade)
•
Deionized water
CAUTION!
The Attune
™
Performance Tracking Beads contain 0.05% sodium azide
as a preservative. Sodium azide is an extremely toxic and dangerous compound,
particularly when combined with acids or metals. Properly dispose of solutions
containing sodium azide.
Run Flow Rate
Calibration
1.
On the
Calibration & Performance Test
screen, press
Flow Rate Calibration.
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