Chapter 2: Introduction 21
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Fluidics system
Introduction The fluidics system carries the sample out of the sample tube and
into the sensing region of the flow cell. Cells are carried in the
sample core stream in single file and measured individually.
System indicators There are two system indicators (System status and Activity) on the
control panel.
• System status. Shows the status of the sheath and waste tank
levels. The following table describes the LED indicators,
conditions that trigger them, and any action that must be
taken.
4 Sample fine adjust buttons
5 Status screen
6 Mode button
Number Component
LED color Status Action
Green Good None
Yellow
Caution! Sheath and
waste tanks need
attention.
Check tank levels
Red
Caution! Take immediate
action.
Empty waste tank
Fill sheath tank
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