Introduction; What Is The Cyflow™ Space; What Are The Applications For Which The Cyflow™ Space Can Be Used; What Topics Are Covered By This Manual - SYSMEX CyFlow Space Operating Manual

2 Introduction

2.1 What is the CyFlow™ Space?
The CyFlow™ Space is a fully equipped desktop Flow Cytometer (FCM). It features a
modular optical concept which allows using up to four different laser light sources and
between one and sixteen optical channels (parameters). The CyFlow™ Space allows easy
adaption of the optics to any application by simple exchange of optical filters and mirrors.
The CyFlow™ Space runs with a standard desktop PC. Data acquisition, instrument control,
and data analysis are controlled and performed by the FloMax
2.2 What are the applications for which the CyFlow™ Space can be
used?
Together with the software, the CyFlow™ Space offers automation for routine use and
flexibility for research use for practically any flow cytometric application. The applications
cover e.g.:
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Research based Immunophenotyping and other Blood Cell Analysis
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Cell Counting / Rare Event Analysis
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Cell cycle and cell proliferation Analysis
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Detection and Analysis of Microorganisms and Viruses
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Analysis of Environmental Samples
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Fermentation Control
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Particle Size and Fluorescence Distribution Analysis

2.3 What topics are covered by this manual?

The CyFlow™ Space Instrument Operating Manual covers the basic operation and
maintenance of the CyFlow™ Space instrument. This manual does not cover details related
to the software. Different software operating manuals are available.

2.4 What other manuals are available?

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FloMax – Acquisition and Instrument Control
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FloMax – Data Analysis: all aspects of on- and offline data analysis
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CyPAD® with CyFlow™ Space Autoloading Station Operating Manual
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Application Notes: for various applications
2.5 What should I know before operating the CyFlow™ Space?
This manual assumes you have basic knowledge about flow cytometry. In the best case a
flow cytometry expert 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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