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• Computer Workstation on page 28
• BD FACS Loader (Optional) on page 28
• Barcode Reader (Optional) on page 30
Flow Cytometer
Cytometer power is controlled by the power button. All other cytometer and
fluidics cart functions are controlled by BD FACSCanto clinical software and
BD FACSDiva software (provided with the cytometer).
The BD FACSCanto flow cytometer consists of a fluidics subsystem, an optics
subsystem, and an electronics subsystem. For a more in-depth discussion of
sample
injection
tube
data ports
side door
fluidics cart
connections
flow cell
access door
optics
access door
power button