Technical Specifications BD Facsarray™
Technical Specifications BD Facsarray™
Technical Specifications BD Facsarray™
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BD Biosciences
Technical Specifications
BD FACSArray
Introduction
The BD FACSArray bioanalyzer sets a new standard for
fast and sensitive high-content analysis of applications in
cell biology, immunology, and drug discovery. The system
is compact, easy to use, and particularly suited for screening
applications in cellular and multiplex bead assays.
Speed is built in by combining a new micro-plate
technology for sample input and digital electronics
supporting acquisition rates of up to 15,000 events per
second. The optical platform of the bioanalyzer is equipped
with a green (532 nm) and a red (635 nm) laser, detecting
two particle-scattered lights, and four fluorescent parameters.
For more information about the BD FACSArray bioanalyzer
or other quality products from BD Biosciences, please contact
your local sales representative or call one of the locations
listed below.
System Performance
Excitation Optics
Fluorescence Sensitivity
Optical Platform
Fluorescence Resolution
CVs of the brightest Spherotech Rainbow particles
(BD Biosciences Cat. No. 556291) are less than or equal to
7% at a sample flow rate of 1 L/sec.
Forward and Side Light Scatter Sensitivity
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Emission Optics
Plate Sampler
Optical Coupling
Sample Introduction
Carryover
<0.5% for bead and cell-based applications
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Fluidics
General Operation
Workstation
Fluidic Reservoirs
Data Storage
Networking
Ethernet
Monitor
Start Up Fluidics
Shut Down Fluidics
Purge Sheath Filter
Drain and Fill Optical Cuvette
Clean (Daily Clean and System Clean [monthly])
Memory
1 GB RAM
Printer
Ethernet supported network-ready color printers are
available. More information available upon request.
Sheath Fluid
BD FACS sheath solution with surfactant is required to
guarantee optimal and reproducible performance of the
bioanalyzer system
(Cat. No. 336524).
Signal Processing
Workstation Display
10
Pulse Processing
Area and width measurements are available for the FSC and
SSC parameter. Area measurements are available for all four
fluorescent parameters. All measurement parameters acquired
as high-resolution, 18-bit, linear data for accurate postacquisition analysis.
NIR-A
10
10
10
Time
Time available correlated to any parameter.
10
Parameter Threshold
Up to two parameters
10
Red-A
10
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Installation Requirements
Power
Operation at 100-250 VAC, 15 Amp, and 50/60 Hz
Size and Weight
BD FACSArray bioanalyzer (excluding peripherals): 25.3
inches (64.3 cm) depth, 22.1 inches (56.1 cm) width, and
19.6 inches (49.8 cm) height; approximately 85 lb
Regulatory Requirements
CE marked for electrical safety, Europe
UL Standard for Safety of Electrical Laboratory Equipment
CSA for electrical safety, Canada
Laser safety for Class 1 (I) per applicable regulation
Technical Assistance
BD Biosciences Customer Support Center
2350 Qume Drive
San Jose, CA 95131-1807 USA
(877) 232-8995
Customers outside the US, contact your local
BD Biosciences representative or distributor.
The BD FACSArray bioanalyzer is For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Class 1 (I) Laser Product
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*Patent pending