Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8000 series User Manual

FlowCam® 8000 Series Dynamic Imaging Particle Analyzer
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Contents
Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 4
Laser Precautions ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Cautions ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 7
Physical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Analyzer Components ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Fluorescence Detection System (FlowCam 8400) .......................................................................................... 10
Welcome ............................................................................................................................. 11
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Choosing a Location ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Computer Peripherals..................................................................................................................................... 11
Setting Up the Analyzer ....................................................................................................... 12
Connecting Peripherals................................................................................................................................... 12
Powering on Your Analyzer ............................................................................................................................ 12
Preparing the Analyzer ........................................................................................................ 13
Checking Internal Connections ....................................................................................................................... 13
Adding Solutions ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Flow Cell .................................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the Objective Lens ........................................................................................................................... 15
Autofocusing the Flow Cell ............................................................................................................................. 17
Focusing the Flow Cell Manually .................................................................................................................... 19
Defining the Context Settings ......................................................................................................................... 22
Performing a Sample Analysis .............................................................................................. 27
Cleaning and Rinsing the Analyzer ....................................................................................... 28
Care and Maintenance......................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A: Changing the Pump Syringe .............................................................................. 31
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 34
Appendix C: Services ........................................................................................................... 35
Standard Factory Limited Warranty ..................................................................................... 37
Fluid Imaging Technologies FOV (Field-of-View) Flow Cell Limited Warranty ............................................... 38
Customer Support ............................................................................................................... 38
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................... 39

Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8000 series Specifications

General

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