BD Accuri C6 - Setting Up the BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer

BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Instrument Manual
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6. Select “Apply,” then “OK” to save changes and close dialog box.
1. Remove the cytometer and other components from the shipping boxes.
2. With the front of the cytometer facing toward you, lift the top cover.
3. Verify that the in-line sheath filter is installed. If it is not installed, see section 4.11
for instructions on replacing the filter.
Figure 3-2. In-line Sheath Filter
4. Verify that there are no disconnected electronic cables on the optics assembly.
5. Verify that the interference filters are firmly seated (Figure 3.3). The standard
interference filters are labeled as follows:
 FL1—533/30
 FL2—585/40
 FL3—670LP
 FL4—675/25
Figure 3-3. Interference Filter
Never run the cytometer without interference filters installed. Running the
cytometer without the filters may damage the instrument.
Fine Particle Filter
Purge Switch
Purge Switch
Interference filter