BD Accuri C6 - Setting Up the BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer; BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Layout; Configuring the Computer Settings; Setting up the Computer

BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Instrument Manual
7820018 Rev-2 5
Perform all of the procedures in this chapter before running any experimental
samples.
The cytometer is composed of fluidics, optics, and electronics subsystems that work
together to analyze cell populations. The following figures show the major
components of the fluidics and optics subsystems.
Figure 3-1. BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Optics and Fluidics (Top View, Lid Open)
Set up the computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Computers come preinstalled with Windows
®
7 Professional. Contact
Accuri Technical Support for assistance with other operating systems.
Optical
assembly
Fine Particle Filter
Purge Switch
Sheath pump
Waste pump
Red laser
Blue laser
In-line sheath
filter