Chapter 1: BD FACSAria Cytometer Components 23
Containers and Connectors
The fluidics cart holds four 10-L containers (two sheath and two waste), and
three 5-L auxiliary cleaning fluid containers (Figure 1-3). The cart can also
accommodate up to two BD FACSFlow™ 20-L cubitainers in place of the four
10-L containers.
Figure 1-3 Fluidics cart containers
The fluidics cart connects directly to the flow cytometer unit via a power cord,
fluid hoses, serial communication cable, and air line (Figure 1-4 on page 24).
Receptacles for the aerosol management and temperature control options are
also located within the connection panel. The position of the fluidics cart is
constrained only by the length of the connecting cables and hoses, which extend
up to 9 feet (2.7 m). Typically, the cart is placed to the left or underneath the
cytometer.
To prevent foaming, do not fill the containers with solutions containing a
high concentration of detergent.
waste tank
waste port
sheath port
sheath tank
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