Software Overview - Cytek Biosciences Aurora User Manual

Software Overview

SpectroFlo software allows you to acquire and analyze samples and adjust instrument settings.
Once you log into the software, a Get started menu appears with six modules from which to
choose.
Six options provide workspaces that allow you to perform various functions.
Module Description
QC & Setup Daily QC ensures that the instrument is in optimal condition for use. Run
SpectroFlo QC beads daily to assess system performance and allow the software to
adjust settings for day-to-day variation. Levey-Jennings reports keep track of trends
in system performance. Setup allows you to create Reference Controls. See "QC &
Setup" on page 21 for more information.
Acquisition The Acquisition workspace allows you to create experiments to acquire and
analyze data. Experiments can be created through a guided wizard or created from
previously saved templates. See "Acquisition" on page 31 for more information.
Analysis Here, FCS files can either be unmixed or compensated using virtual filters. See
"Advanced Unmixing" on page 47 for more information.
Library The Library allows you to store experiment templates, worksheet templates, user
settings, fluorescent tags, SpectroFlo QC bead information, and label information.
See "Library" on page 55 for more information.
Preferences Software preferences can be changed to customize the software. Default plot sizes,
fonts, gate colors, print layouts, statistics box table option, and more can all be
changed in the Preferences. See "Preferences" on page 59 for more information.
Users The Users workspace contains user management options and administrative
controls. See "Users" on page 67 for more information.
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