100 BD FACSCanto Flow Cytometer Reference Manual
Fluid leaking from SIT or
aspirator arm
Remove tube sequence not
followed correctly, cytometer
still in acquisition mode
Perform the tube removal
sequence again, even if a tube is
no longer on the SIT.
Interior valve failure or leak
1 Turn off the cytometer power.
2 Clean up the liquid, using
proper precautions.
3 Call BD Biosciences.
Waste line to fluidics cart
disconnected
1 Turn off the cytometer power.
2 Clean up the liquid, using
proper precautions.
3 Check that waste lines are
securely plugged in.
4 Turn on the cytometer power.
Cytometer Troubleshooting (continued)
Observation Possible Causes Recommended Solutions