26 BD FACSCanto II Instructions for Use
Carousel
The carousel accommodates up to forty 12 x 75-mm tubes. Each carousel has a
unique ID printed on top and on an optically read label inside.
Figure 1-8 Sample-Prep Ready carousel
NOTICE The Loader is compatible only with the green-tinted carousels labeled
“Sample Prep Ready” (Figure 1-8).
Not all manufactured 12 x 75-mm tubes have been checked for proper
functionality on the Loader. BD Biosciences has validated only disposable,
12 x 75-mm BD Falcon polystyrene test tubes, BD Trucount tubes, and
BD FACS 7-color setup bead tubes.
alignment hole
spindle hole