System Overview
Fluidics System
Figure 1.10 Fluidic Connections
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1. Waste level sensor connector. Connects to the waste liquid sensor cable.
2. Flow cell waste out. Connects to the waste tubing of the wash station.
3. Sheath fluid level sensor connector. Connects to the sheath fluid sensor cable.
4. Waste out. Connects to the waste liquid tubing from the flow cell.
5. Sheath return. Connects to the sheath fluid tubing.
NOTE
line returns some of the sheath fluid back into the sheath fluid container/cubitainer.
6. Sheath fluid in. Connects to the sheath fluid tubing.
NOTE
Use CytoFLEX Sheath Fluid or other filtered nonionic sheath fluid. Using unfiltered sheath fluid can
shorten the service life of the sheath fluid filters and increase noise and debris detection.
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The sheath fluid is pressurized by a diaphragm pump. To improve pressure stability, a bypass
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