BD FACSAria Upgrades

Protect Your Technology Investment

The BD FACSAria™ upgrade program is one way BD keeps customers in a perpetual state of the art to protect BD technology investments. The upgrade program is specifically designed to renew older systems by retrofitting them to the current level of technology to make them more valuable to the laboratory. Even BD FACSAria systems purchased in 2003 can be upgraded.


For many users, the capability of an advanced cell sorter is defined by its flexibility, which in turn is defined by the number of parameters that can be detected simultaneously. With flexibility built-in, the BD FACSAria™ III system can support 6 lasers, 4 spatially separated beam spots, and up to 20 detector positions to measure up to 18 colors simultaneously. BD is constantly expanding the choice of lasers available for the BD FACSAria platform. Check the current technical specifications for the most up-to-date information.

Upgradeable and backward compatible

The BD FACSAria sorter platform is designed to be upgradeable and backward compatible. That means you can design a configuration that meets your lab's budget and site requirements today knowing that there will be a growth path as future needs dictate.

No other flow cytometer manufacturer offers this level of investment protection and commitment to its customers.

Transform your BD FACSAria cytometer to the latest technology

Technology upgrades transform previous versions of the BD FACSAria system to the latest capabilities of the BD FACSAria III. A variety of upgrade scenarios are available to accommodate customers who choose partial upgrades as well as those who choose full upgrades with additional lasers. The upgrade from a BD FACSAria to a BD FACSAria III is performed in two stages. In the first stage the cytometer is upgraded to a BD FACSAria IIU. The second stage upgrades the BD FACSAria IIU cytometer to the capabilities of a BD FACSAria III.

Committed to customer service

BD Biosciences is fully committed to the success and satisfaction of its customers. The BD FACSAria III upgrade program is backed by a world-class service and support organization with unmatched flow cytometry experience. Contact your sales representative to obtain more detailed information and to plan your BD FACSAria upgrade.

For more information, download the BD FACSAria Upgrades brochure.



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