Starting Up The System - Cytek Biosciences Aurora User Manual

Starting Up the System

Turn on the workstation, then turn on cytometer.
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NOTE: Ensure that a tube of DI water is loaded on the SIP before launching SpectroFlo
software. The tube is required for the SIT depth calibration.
Launch SpectroFlo software and log in.
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The cytometer initialization procedure begins. Sheath fluid is flushed through the fluidics lines
to eliminate any saline buildup. The system calibrates the SIT depth and the sample flow rate.
Select QC & Setup from the Get Started screen.
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Check the status indicator in the lower-right corner of the screen. Ensure the indicator for
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Connected is a green checkmark. If the indicator shows the instrument is not connected, check
to ensure that the USB connection between the cytometer and workstation is plugged into the
appropriate ports. See "Back of Cytometer" on page 11.
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