Chapter 2: Overview - Cytek Biosciences Aurora User Manual

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Overview
Aurora System
The Aurora system consists of the Aurora flow cytometer and a computer workstation running
SpectroFlo™ software for acquisition and analysis. The system also includes SpectroFlo QC beads.
The cytometer is an air-cooled, compact benchtop instrument. It is equipped with three lasers and
up to 48 detection channels for fluorescence, and up to two detection channels for scatter (FSC and
violet laser SSC). Sheath and waste fluids are contained in either 4-L tanks or 20-L cubitainers.
During operation the software notifies you when the fluid levels are getting high or low. The
pressurized fluidics system includes a plenum for storing sheath, allowing you to fill and empty the
fluids during operation.
The workstation is a dedicated USB-compatible PC with monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It runs
Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro 64-bit operating system, which is required for SpectroFlo software.
Figure 1. Aurora System

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