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Miltenyi Biotec MACSQuant Tyto Sorter User Manual

Miltenyi Biotec MACSQuant Tyto Sorter
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Miltenyi Biotec MACSQuant Tyto Sorter Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMiltenyi Biotec
ModelMACSQuant Tyto Sorter
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Information

Warnings and Precautions

Explains risks associated with operating the instrument and provides supplemental safety information.

Hazard Levels

Defines signal words used to identify safety and property damage messages.

Safety Symbols

Lists symbols used to highlight conditions that could cause injury to personnel.

Safety Labels

Advises to keep safety labels clean, legible, and to replace them if necessary.

General Safety Instructions

Instructs to switch off and unplug the instrument if it's not working properly.

Electricity and Fire Hazards

Details risks from electrical devices like shock, short circuits, and overheating.

Optical Radiation Hazards

Discusses laser and LED radiation risks and safety measures.

Chemical and Biological Hazards

Outlines risks from biohazardous material and necessary safety precautions.

Servicing and Transportation

Covers risks of improper servicing and guidelines for safe transportation.

Disposal

Provides information on proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Introduction

The MACSQuant Tyto Sorter

Explains the patented microchip technology for fluorescence-based cell sorting.

Intended Use

Describes the instrument as a research-use only benchtop device for microchip-based cell sorting.

Installation

Components Included in Delivery

Lists components provided with the MACSQuant Tyto Sorter.

Consumables

Lists required consumables for the MACSQuant Tyto Sorter, including order numbers.

Unpacking the MACSQuant Tyto Sorter

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely unpacking the instrument.

Installing the MACSQuant Tyto Sorter

Details how to connect the monitor, HDMI, and keyboard to the instrument.

Operating the Instrument

Switching On the Instrument

Step-by-step guide to power on the MACSQuant Tyto Sorter and its touchscreen.

Switching Off the Instrument

Instructions for safely shutting down the software and powering off the instrument.

Scanning a MACSQuant Tyto Cartridge

Explains how to scan the 2D code on the cartridge before use.

Loading a MACSQuant Tyto Cartridge

Guides on how to orient and place the cartridge into the instrument.

Stopping Sorting and Ejecting the Cartridge

Describes how to stop the sorting process and remove the cartridge.

Maintenance

Decontamination of the MACSQuant Tyto Sorter

Recommends disinfectants and procedures for decontaminating the instrument.

Replacing Fuses

Provides instructions on how to safely replace fuses in the instrument.

Troubleshooting

Cartridge Alignment Fails

Lists potential causes and solutions for cartridge alignment errors.

Continuous Alignment Fails

Describes issues with continuous alignment and troubleshooting steps.

Cartridge Cannot Be Pressurized

Explains why the system might eject a cartridge failing to pressurize.

Valve is Not Moving

Discusses issues where the valve does not move and potential causes.

Sort Channel is Clogged

Addresses issues with clogged sort channels due to air bubbles or debris.

Clogging of Input Filter

Explains causes for input filter clogging leading to reduced sort rates.

False Negative Fluorescent Population

Describes how to identify and resolve false negative populations in dot plots.

Low Yield

Lists common reasons for low yield after sorting and their solutions.

Low Purity of Target Cells

Identifies causes for low purity of sorted target cells and suggests corrective actions.

Technical Data and Specifications

Technical Data

Provides detailed specifications of the MACSQuant Tyto Sorter, including model, dimensions, power, and ports.

Optics

Details optical parameters such as laser excitation, emission detectors, and fluorescence performance.

Fluidics

Lists fluidic parameters like sample volume, cell flow rate, sorting rate, and pressure.

Data Management

Outlines measurement parameters and signal processing capabilities.

EC Declaration of Conformity

States the instrument's compliance with EU directives and harmonized standards.

Technical Support

MACSQuant Live Support

Describes the real-time diagnostic service for remote assistance.

Contact Information

Provides contact details for Miltenyi Biotec Technical Support and headquarters.

Limited Warranty

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