Introduction To Cyflow Space - Partec CyFlow space Instrument Operating Manual

Introduction to CyFlow
Introduction to CyFlow
What...
... is the Partec CyFlow
... are the applications
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CyFlow space can be used?
... topics are covered by this manual?
... other manuals are available?
... should I know
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CyFlow space?
Rev. 007 Date 2010-01-13
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before operating the
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The Partec CyFlow
desktop Flow Cytometer (FCM). It features a
modular optical concept which allows using up to
three different laser light sources and between
one and nine optical channels (parameters). The
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CyFlow space allows easy adaption of the optics
to any application by simple exchange of optical
filters and mirrors.
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The CyFlow space runs with a standard PC or
notebook. Data acquisition, instrument control,
and data analysis are controlled and performed by
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the FloMax software.
Together with the software, the CyFlow
offers automation for routine use and flexibility for
research use for practically any flow cytometric
application. The applications cover e.g.:
Routine and research Immunophenotyping,
Blood Cell Analysis, HIV monitoring
Leukocyte Counting / Rare Event Analysis
Microorganism Analysis
Fermentation Control
Particle Concentration Analysis with the
feature «True Volumetric Absolute Counting»
Particle Size and Fluorescence Distribution
Analysis
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The CyFlow space Instrument Operating Manual
covers the basic operation and maintenance of
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the CyFlow space instrument. This manual does
not cover details related to the software. Different
software operating manuals are available.
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– Acquisition and Instrument Control
FloMax
covers instrument control and multiparametric
data acquisition.
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– Data Analysis covers all aspects of
FloMax
on- and offline data analysis.
Application Notes and Service Manuals are
available to get started. They contain hints to
achieve the best results.
This manual assumes you have basic knowledge
about flow cytometry. In the best case a well
experienced "flower" is around - so let her/him
help you. Basic books are available about flow
cytometry which may help you as well (e.g.
Howard M. Shapiro, Practical Flow Cytometry.
Wiley 2002)
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CyFlow space Instrument Operating Manual
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