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Cytek Biosciences Aurora User Manual

Cytek Biosciences Aurora
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Aurora™ User’s Guide

Table of Contents

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Cytek Biosciences Aurora Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of LasersUp to 5
Number of DetectorsUp to 64
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
TypeFlow Cytometer
Laser Configuration405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm, 640 nm
Sample TypeCells
SoftwareSpectroFlo
ApplicationImmunophenotyping, cell cycle analysis, apoptosis
Cell Size Range1-50 μm
Data OutputFCS 3.1
WeightApproximately 150 kg (varies by configuration)

Summary

Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Compliance and warnings related to FCC regulations.

Chapter 1: Introduction

About this Guide

Overview of the manual's content and purpose.

Safety

Essential safety precautions, symbols, and guidelines.

Technical Support

Contact information and resources for instrument support.

Chapter 2: Overview

Aurora System Components

Description of the Aurora cytometer and workstation system.

Cytometer and Fluidics Details

Front panel, fluidics system, and flow cell overview.

Optics and Software Overview

Optical schematic and SpectroFlo software modules.

Spectral Unmixing Concepts

Principles of spectral unmixing and reference spectra.

Chapter 3: Startup & Shutdown

Fluid Management

Procedures for filling sheath and emptying waste tanks.

System Startup Procedure

Step-by-step guide for powering on the cytometer.

System Shutdown Procedure

Instructions for safely powering off the instrument.

Chapter 4: QC & Setup

Daily Quality Control

Performing and understanding Daily QC and reports.

Instrument Setup & Reference Controls

Creating, acquiring, and updating reference controls.

Performance Tracking and Settings

Levey-Jennings tracking, gain settings, and alarm ranges.

Chapter 5: Acquisition

Data Formats and Unmixing Workflows

Raw vs unmixed data, live and post-acquisition unmixing.

Experiment Setup and Controls

Steps for experiment setup, acquisition controls, and worksheets.

Plotting, Gating, and Statistics

Creating and customizing plots, gates, and statistic displays.

Unmixing Workflows

Live and post-acquisition unmixing procedures.

Chapter 6: Advanced Unmixing

Unmixing in Analysis Workspace

Performing unmixing and compensation using FCS files.

Virtual Filters for Compensation

Using virtual filters to simulate conventional compensation.

Chapter 7: Library, Preferences, and Users

Library Management

Managing QC beads, fluorescent tags, labels, and templates.

Software Preferences Customization

Customizing acquisition, worksheet, plot, and other settings.

User Account Management

Adding, editing, and managing user accounts.

Chapter 8: Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Overview of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.

Component Cleaning and Flushing

Cleaning SIT, sheath filter, and flow cell.

Fluidics System Decontamination

Long Clean procedure for fluidic system.

Component Replacement

Replacing sheath filter and SIT tubing assembly.

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Sheath Filter and Event Display Issues

Resolving air in sheath filter and no events displayed.

Sample Flow and Data Quality Issues

Troubleshooting low event rate, distorted data, and high CVs.

Chapter 11: Specifications

Cytometer Optics and Lasers

Technical specifications of optical components and lasers.

Fluidics and Fluorescence Sensitivity

Specifications for fluidics and fluorescence detection capabilities.

Workstation and Installation Requirements

Hardware specs for workstation and installation criteria.

Chapter 12: Supplies and Replacement Parts

Fluidic System Components

List of tanks, lids, caps, and filters with part numbers.

Sample and QC Supplies

List of sample lines, QC beads, and bypass tubing.