Instrument Operating Manual
CyFlow® Cube 8 Rev-27_2015-07-02
Sysmex Partec GmbH
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2.1 Basics
What is the Sysmex Partec CyFlow
®
Cube 8?
The Sysmex Partec CyFlow
®
Cube 8 is a fully equipped desktop Flow Cytometer (FCM).
CyFlow
®
Cube 8 features a modular optical concept. This allows using different lasers as
light sources and the detection of up to 8 optical channels (parameters). The
CyFlow
®
Cube 8 allows easy optimization of the optics for any application by simple
exchange of optical filters and mirrors. The CyFlow
®
Cube 8 runs with an internal PC.
Data acquisition, instrument control, and data analysis are controlled and performed by
the CyView
™
software.
What are the applications for which the CyFlow
®
Cube 8 can be used?
Together with the software, the CyFlow
®
Cube 8 offers automation for routine use and
flexibility for research use for practically any flow cytometric application. The applications
cover:
Routine multi-color-immuno-phenotyping
Blood Cell Analysis/HIV monitoring (e.g. CD4 cell count)
Leukocyte Counting/Rare Event Analysis
Microorganism Analysis
Fermentation Control
Particle Concentration Analysis
True Volumetric Absolute Counting
Particle Size and Fluorescence Distribution Analysis
What are topics covered by this manual?
The CyFlow
®
Cube 8 Instrument Operating Manual covers the basic operation and
maintenance of the CyFlow
®
Cube 8 instrument. This manual also covers details related
to the software.
What other manuals are available?
Application Notes
and
Service Manuals
are available to get started. They contain hints
to achieve the best results.
What should I know before operating the CyFlow
®
Cube 8?
This manual assumes that you have basic knowledge on flow cytometry. In the best case
a well experienced "flower" is around - so let her/him help you. Basic books are available
about flow cytometry which may help you as well (e.g. Howard M. Shapiro, Practical Flow
Cytometry. Wiley 2002).