BD Accuri™ C6 flow cytometer
Features
Sample Flexibility with Optional Walkaway Sample Loading
A unique low-pressure pumping system drives the fluidics. A sheath-focused core enables event rates of up to 10,000 events per second and a sample concentration of over 5 x 106 cells per mL. In addition, the system derives sample volume and can calculate absolute counts or sample concentration per microliter.
The non-pressurized system supports any brand of 12 x 75-mm (or smaller) sample tubes, including microcentrifuge tubes and tubes made of polypropylene or polystyrene. The BD Accuri® C6 flow cytometer simplifies system maintenance with automatic cleaning cycles on instrument shutdown. The system can employ laboratory-grade water for sheath fluid, reducing operating costs.
For walkaway convenience, the optional BD Accuri CSampler® accessory (CSampler) offers reliable and easy-to-use automation. The system supports 48- and 96-well plates and deep-well plates, and is also supplied with a 24-tube rack for standard 12 x 75-mm tubes. They are processed directly in the BD Accuri C6 flow cytometer, saving time. The CSampler adds minimal footprint to the BD Accuri C6 flow cytometer, about three feet square for the pair, keeping the benchtop free for other uses.
To streamline sample processing, the CSampler allows multiple collection settings to be applied to plate or tube runs. To process a sample immediately, a run can be paused using the Interrupt function. When the priority operation is complete, the original plate can be returned to the CSampler to resume the original run. Easy-to-read software messages keep users informed of system status.
