2 Introduction
2.1 About this Operating Manual
This Operating Manual will help you to operate your CyFlow™ Ploidy Analyser device.
Emphasis is placed on the installation, start-up and safe operation of the device.
The basic principles of flow cytometry can be found in the scientific literature (e.g. Howard
M. Shapiro, Practical Flow Cytometry, Wiley 2003).
This Operating Manual comes with the device. Read this Operating Manual thoroughly
before using the device. Please keep this Operating Manual for future reference.
This Operating Manual is divided in two parts. The first part, chapter 1 to 10, gives the user
all necessary information for safe handling, scope of delivery, to set up the device and how
to operate the device properly. The general use of the software and the typical workflows
are described in chapter 7, this chapter also is suitable to get to know the functioning of
your device.
In the second part, chapter 11, you will find a description of all software functions and a
detailed description of the user interface. This chapter is for reference. Chapter 12 lists the
technical data of the device.
There are product data sheets and assay manuals for the reagent kits and general
application notes and quality check manuals available. Please also refer to these
documents.
If you have any questions about the content of this manual or the use of the device, contact
your local Sysmex representative.