Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8000 series User Manual

FlowCam® 8000 Series Dynamic Imaging Particle Analyzer
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2. If necessary, align the flow cell to the correct position using the positioning knob located to the
left of the flow cell assembly in the interior of the analyzer. The flow cell can be moved left and
right.
Note: The red lines need to be positioned within the gray lines, which represent the walls of the
flow cell. Align the red indicator lines as close as possible within the flow cell.
3. Click the Manual Focus button. A warning appears. Click OK.
4. Using a pipettor with an ejector, pipette at least 0.5 mL of focusing sample, place the pipette tip
into the sample introduction port on the top of the analyzer, eject it and leave it there.
Important: Apply some pressure to ensure the tip is securely in the port to prevent air from
being drawn into the system.
5. In the VisualSpreadsheet Setup and Focus window, click the Pump Control button to open the
Pump Control dialog.
Flow cell positioning knob

Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8000 series Specifications

General

Brand	Fluid Imaging Technologies
Model	FlowCam 8000 series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English