Instrument Operation
68 NovoCyte Quanteon Flow Cytometer Operator's Guide
Figure 39. Test Report Indicating Failed QC Test
Instrument QC Test
QC test is an Instrument Quality Control (QC) procedure which is used to monitor
the performance of the instrument and prevents any tests being conducted under
non-optimal instrument conditions. It is recommended to run the QC test right
after the installation and on a daily basis to ensure the consistency of the
instrument performance. Please refer to NovoExpress Software Guide for detailed
instructions.
Instrument Shutdown
At the end of the day, or when all the tests are completed, please shut down the
instrument by following the procedure described below.
User can also schedule automatic instrument power on or off at selected time with
defined frequency by clicking Schedule Power On & Off from the Operation panel.
Please refer to NovoExpress Software Guide for more details about this function.