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About This Guide
This guide describes how to set up and operate the BD™ High Throughput
Sampler (HTS) option with the BD™ LSR II, BD FACSCanto™, and
BD FACSCanto™ II flow cytometers. You should know how to operate your
flow cytometer before using the HTS option. For important safety information,
refer to the safety booklet provided with the HTS option.
Cytometer function is controlled by BD FACSDiva™ software. In this guide, you
will find a description of BD FACSDiva software features specific to the HTS
option.
BD LSR II, BD FACSCanto, and BD FACSCanto II flow cytometers modified
with the HTS can acquire samples from plates or tubes. Even when acquiring
samples using the HTS, consult the appropriate cytometer user’s guide for
information about flow cytometer operation, daily shutdown, maintenance, and
troubleshooting.
The BD High Throughput Sampler User’s Guide assumes you have a working
knowledge of basic Microsoft® Windows® operation. If you are not familiar
with the Windows operating system, refer to the documentation provided with
your computer.