BD FACSCanto - Sample Coupler

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Figure 1-7 Cytometer interface panel [BD FACSCanto II]
Sample Coupler
A sample coupler connects the injection port tubing on the HTS unit to the
cytometer sample injection tube (SIT) (Figure 1-8 on page 22).
For the BD LSR II, the droplet containment module (DCM) sleeve is replaced by
the SIT protector. The SIT protector is a modified sleeve that prevents the sample
injection tube from bending during installation of the HTS sample coupler.
For the BD FACSCanto and BD FACSCanto II, the sample coupler is installed on
the SIT, while the aspirator arm rests against the sample coupler. Flip the
aspirator arm bar to the back (as shown in Figure 1-8 on page 22) to ensure it
does not come in contact with the HTS probe. This position also ensures that the
aspirator arm is able to detect an installed sample coupler.
interface/
connector
enclosure
sheath connector
waste
door sensor cable
communication
connector
NOTE: The white air
connector is used for the
pneumatic tube loader.