BD CSampler Plus User manual

BD CSampler™Plus Installation Guide
Installation Overview
The following figure shows steps for installation of the BD CSampler Plus.
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Before You Begin
1Install and validate the BD Accuri™ C6 Plus flow cytometer.
2Inspect the BD CSampler Plus accessory kit contents to ensure delivery of all
components. In addition to the BD CSampler Plus module, the box should also
contain the following.
• BD CSampler Plus module
• BD CSampler Plus mat
• Mounting bolts (3)
• Installation and removal tool
• 24-tube rack
• BD Accuri C6 Plus and BD CSampler Plus Software and Documentation CD
(not pictured)
Preparing the Cytometer
1Shut down the cytometer.
WARNING Failure to power o the cytometer before installing the BD CSampler Plus could damage the
BD Accuri C6 Plus or the BD CSampler Plus or both.
2Loosen the thumb screw and remove the sample stage.
This guide contains instructions for installation of the BD CSampler™ Plus.
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Installing the BD CSampler Plus
1Open the lid of the cytometer and locate the three holes used to mount the BD CSampler Plus.
Hold the BD CSampler Plus module with both hands and locate the tab in the slot on the back of the cytometer.
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Bolt Holes
Tab Slot
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3Align the front of the BD CSampler Plus so that the holes on the module are lined up with the three threaded holes in
the cytometer. Hold the module with one hand and screw in the front right mounting bolt to secure the BD CSampler
Plus to the cytometer, tightening with the tool provided.
4Screw in the other two mounting bolts.
WARNING Do not over tighten.
5Attach the cable to the connector on the back of the cytometer.
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6Place the mat in position.
WARNING Failure to keep the mat clear of plates, tubes or any other materials may result in damage to the
BD CSampler Plus.
7Place tubes filled with the appropriate cleaning fluid in the correct positions on the black tube rack located at the back
of the BD CSampler Plus tray. You may need to gently manipulate the tray to gain access to the rack.
8Turn on the instrument. The BD CSampler Plus will automatically align itself. If the auto alignment fails, follow the
instructions in the BD Accuri C6 Plus System User’s Guide regarding aligning the BD CSampler Plus after a collision.
Installing the Software
1Install the BD Accuri C6 Plus and BD CSampler Plus Software and Documentation CD.
2Perform instrument QC to ensure correct operation. See the BD Accuri C6 Plus System User’s Guide for instructions.
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Location Description
Triangle (△)Place a tube containing 2 mL of
BD™ FACSClean in this location. Used
for the first tube in a SIP Clean.
Circle (○)Place a tube containing 2 mL of DI
water in this location. Used for the
second tube in a SIP Clean.
Square (□)Place a tube containing 2 mL of DI
water in this location. Used at startup
and shutdown, during a backflush,
and for a SIP Rinse. Also used for
parking the SIP at shutdown.
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