Beckman Coulter Cytomics FC 500 User manual

Cytomics FC 500
With CXP Software
Getting Started
PN 177652A (May 2003)
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Fullerton, CA 92835pn
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WARNING - Can cause injury.
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IMPORTANT - Can cause misleading results.
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WARNING Risk of operator injury if:
rAll doors, covers and panels are not closed and secured in place prior to and during instrument operation.
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rInstrument alarms and error messages are not acknowledged and acted upon.
rYou contact moving parts.
rYou mishandle broken parts.
rDoors, covers and panels are not opened, closed, removed and/or replaced with care.
rImproper tools are used for troubleshooting.
To avoid injury:
rKeep doors, covers and panels closed and secured in place while the instrument is in use.
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rReport any broken parts to your Beckman Coulter Representative.
rOpen/remove and close/replace doors, covers and panels with care.
rUse the proper tools when troubleshooting.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Contents
Welcome, 1
Cytomics FC 500 with CXP Software, 2
Cytometer, 4
FC 500 Workstation, 6
Online Help System, 8
Documents, 10
Reagent System, 12
Installing CXP Software, 12
Logging On to the FC 500 Workstation, 13
Shutting Down the FC 500 Workstation, 14
Revision Status
Initial Issue 5/03
Software version: 1.0
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Welcome
This booklet introduces the
Cytomics FC 500 with CXP
software. The FC 500 provides
automated flow cytometric analysis
including DNA analysis,
immunophenotyping, and cellular
subsetting.
The FC 500 includes a state-of-the-
art Workstation that improves:
■Usability
■Workflow efficiency
■Results management
■Data analysis.
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and a variety of analysis methods:
■AutoMATOR Batch Analysis
■MultiFile Analysis
■Listmode Compensation.
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The FC 500 can easily adapt to your
laboratory's work flow. This system
has three acquisition modes:
■MCL Automatic
■MCL Manual
■Single Tube.
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Cytomics FC 500 With CXP Software
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MAIN COMPONENTS
Cytometer
Sends data to the Workstation. The
Cytometer includes:
■Analyzer that counts, measures and
computes parameters.
■Power Supply that provides voltages,
vacuum and pressure.
■MCL that positions the sample tubes in
the carousel for sampling.
■Laser(s) for fluorescence excitation.
Workstation
Receives data from the Cytometer. Analyzes
and displays numeric results and dataplots.
The Workstation includes:
■Monitor that displays the software
screens.
■Computer that runs the instrument
software.
■Mouse that allows you to navigate
through the software.
■Keyboard that allows you to input into
the software.
■Handheld Scanner that reads bar-code
labels (optional).
SYSTEM UPGRADES
Printer
You can use most printers that are
supported by Windows® software and
Beckman Coulter.
Cytometer
Power Supply
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Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
NEC
MultiSync LCD
1700M+
Computer
S
upply
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Cytometer
The Cytometer counts, measures and computes parameters. These functions are
performed by the Cytometer:
■ Initialize the system.
■Run samples.
■Provide visual display on the
Cytometer Indicator Panel.
■Transmit data to the Workstation.
■Shutdown the system.
The Power Supply controls voltages required
by the circuitry. It is also the source of
vacuum and pressure for the FC 500.
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The Cytometer Indicator Panel provides a display of several Cytometer activities:
GForward scatter
HSide scatter
ILow, medium, high flow rate
jBlue laser ON
1) Red laser shutter open
BReady icon
CSample flow in process
DFluorescent channels 1-5
EWaste full icon
FSheath fluid low icon
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Displays the Cytometer Control dialog box to adjust the
cytometer settings and select parameters.
Starts acquisition or continues an acquisition if previously paused.
Pauses the acquisition of the current sample.
Stops the acquisition of the current sample and outputs results.
Runs a carousel of samples one tube at a time.
Runs a single tube in fixed position #10.
Clears the Acquisition Manager to create a new worklist.
Inserts a panel from file into the current worklist.
Places the Cytometer in the Idle mode in order to perform various
cleaning and replacing procedures.
Flushes the sample line and flow cell with sheath fluid to declog
or remove bubbles.
Flushes the sample line and flow cell with cleaning agent.
Performs the Vacuum Line Cleaning procedure.
Accesses the CXP online Help System.
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The FC 500 Workstation receives information from the Cytometer, sets protocols
and panels, analyzes results, then displays, stores and prints the results. The
CXP software gives you immediate access to these features:
FC 500 Workstation
Note: For a complete list of software icons, see the CXP online Help System.
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Some additional analysis features are:
Creates a Surface Plot and selects the Data Source and Format.
Creates an Overlay Plot to compare single parameter histograms.
Creates a Tomogram Plot and selects the Data Source and Format.
Allows batch analysis of stored data using a single file or multifile protocol.
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Online Help System
The FC 500 Workstation has a comprehensive Help System that
includes all the information you need to operate the system.
INFORMATION INCLUDED
■ Procedures for using the FC 500.
■Concepts to better understand the FC 500.
■Reference information, such as FC 500 performance
specifications and characteristics.
■Videos to help illustrate special procedures.
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SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDED
■Contents list to locate information in a book-like fashion.
■Index list for finding key information quickly.
■Search utility to locate specific information.
■Glossary list for definitions of terms and fields.
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Your system comes with this Getting Started booklet. The other documents are
available in hard copy only by order. To order hard-copy documents, contact your
Beckman Coulter Representative.
Documents
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■Getting Started
PN 177652
Brief overview of the FC 500
hardware and CXP
software. This is the
document you are reading
now.
SHIPPED WITH SYSTEM
■Operator Manuals CD-ROM
PN 177628
Use this CD-ROM at any
compatible PC to access the same
Instructions For Use information
that is accessible through the
CXP software online Help System
on the FC 500 Workstation.
This CD-ROM contains PDF
formatted documents for on-site
printing and viewing.
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■Instructions For Use
PN 175571
Day-to-day operating
procedures:
• Startup
• Performance
characteristics
•QC
• Run samples
• Review data
• Shutdown
• The methods the
instrument uses
• Setup
• Error messages
• Troubleshooting
■Special Procedures
PN 175572
• Cleaning procedures
• Replacement and
adjustment procedures
AVAILABLE BY ORDER
Note: All information included in the hard-copy documents is available in the CXP
software online Help system.
■Reference
PN 175570
In-depth information about:
• What the instrument does
• Performance
specifications
• Information on
installation
• Safety information
• Predefined panels and
protocols
• Software description
■Master Index
PN 175653
This is a combined index
of the hard-copy
documents.
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Reagent System
These reagents are available for use with the Cytomics FC 500
with CXP Software:
■IsoFlow™ Sheath Fluid
■COULTER CLENZ®cleaning agent
Quality control materials are also
available for use with the FC 500.
They include:
■Flow-Check™ Fluorospheres
■Flow-Set™ Fluorospheres
■Flow-Count™ Fluorospheres
■CYTO-TROL™ Control Cells
■Immuno-Trol™ Cells
■Immuno-Trol™ Low Cells
■CYTO-COMP™ Cell Kit
■QuickCOMP 2 Kit
■QuickCOMP 4 Kit
These quality control materials are
For Research Use Only.
Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
■PC7 (770/488) Setup Kit
■APC (675/633) Setup Kit
Installing CXP Software
Installing the CXP Software instructions are in the Installation Chapter of the
Operator Manuals CD-ROM. The Installation Chapter appears in the:
■System Help
■Reference manual
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Logging On to the FC 500 Workstation
1. Turn on the FC 500 Workstation power.
2. When the Log On to Windows screen appears,
check that:
• The User name field displays
Administrator or your Windows log-in
user name. If not, type in your user name.
Note: When first installing the software, the
User name field must display Administrator .
• The check box is unchecked.
3.
Enter a password, if needed for your laboratory
and
.
4. (CXP Cytometer) to
start the software and power up the Cytometer.
5. At the CXP Cytometer Startup Wizard
[Page 1 of 2] screen:
a. Highlight your operator ID.
b. Enter your password.
c. .
6. Select a protocol, if needed.
7. .
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Note: In the event that you cannot access the FC 500 online Help System from your
instrument, contact your Beckman Coulter Representative.
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After you have performed the Daily Shutdown
procedure:
1. to put the Cytometer in the Idle
mode.
2. in the main windows to exit.
3. or to save or not
save the current protocol.
4. tt (FC OFF) to turn off
the Cytometer.
5. tt
to shutdown the Workstation.
6. When the Shut Down Windows screen
appears:
Ensure Shut down appears below
What do you want the computer to do?
7. .
8. Turn off the monitor and Printer separately.
Shutting Down the FC 500 Workstation
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