# Encyclopedia - [BactoBox® knowledge base](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/bactobox-r-in-depth.md): All the details are here. Each vial. Each menu screen. Everything. - [Measurements explained](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained.md): BactoBox® outputs two concentrations: cells/mL and total/mL. - [What is Bactobox?](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/what-is-bactobox.md) - [What can I measure on?](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/what-can-i-measure-on.md) - [Gating](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/gating.md): This page introduces you to the concept of gating and which gating strategies apply depending on your BactoBox® use case. - [Limit of detection](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/limits-of-detection.md) - [Linearity](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/linearity-and-correlation.md) - [Measurement FAQ](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/measurement-faq.md) - [Item register](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register.md): All items including BactoBox®, flow cell, disinfection vial, vial rack, etc. - [BactoBox®](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r.md): BactoBox® measures the cells/mL concentration in your sample - [Technical specification](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r/technical-specification.md) - [Chemical compatibility](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r/chemical-compatibility.md) - [Precautions](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r/precautions.md): Things to take into account to ensure safe and proper use of BactoBox® - [Disposal](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r/disposal.md): Please follow local guidelines for discarding flow cells and consumables - [BactoBox® hardware changelog](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r/bactobox-r-hardware-changelog.md): What we added, changed, or fixed in each hardware version - [BactoBox® configuration](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r/bactobox-r-configuration.md) - [Service agreement](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/service-agreement.md): 24-month warranty and 2 × preventive maintenance - [Preventive maintenance](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/service-agreement/preventive-maintenance.md) - [Accessories](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories.md) - [Dilution dispenser](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/dilution-dispenser.md): Use the dilution dispenser to make DIY dilution vials - [Tubing kit](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/tubing-kit.md): The tubing kit connects your BactoBox® to a vial - [Vial rack](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/vial-rack.md): Holds up to five vials at a time - [Power supply](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/power-supply.md): Use to power your BactoBox® - [Flow cell cover](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/flow-cell-cover.md): Covers the flow cell compartment of your BactoBox® - [Inlet-outlet cover](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/inlet-outlet-cover.md): Covers the inlet and outlet of your BactoBox® - [USB cable](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/inlet-outlet-cover-1.md): Use the USB cable to connect your BactoBox® to your computer - [Consumables](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables.md) - [Flow cell](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/flow-cell.md): Use with BactoBox® to measure bacteria - [External filter](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/external-filter.md): Place between your BactoBox® and the tubing kit - [Syringe filter](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/syringe-filter.md): Install on the dilution dispenser - [Cell sieve (10 µm)](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/cell-sieve-10-m.md) - [Glass beads 3 mm (50 g)](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/glass-beads-3-mm-50-g.md) - [Vials, flasks, and liquids](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids.md): A special class of consumables - [Empty vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/empty-vial.md): Empty vial that you fill up with diluent to make a DIY dilution vial - [Dilution vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/dilution-vial.md): Contains 10 mL of filtered, gamma-sterilized, conductivity-adjusted dilution liquid. - [Disinfection vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/disinfection-vial.md): Use to clean your BactoBox® setup. - [Deep clean vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/deep-clean-vial.md): Use to deep clean your BactoBox® setup. - [QC vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/qc-vial.md): Use as part of the QC test. - [Sample vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/sample-vial.md): Measure your sample vial with BactoBox® - [QC stock (1 mL)](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/qc-stock-1-ml.md) - [Dilution liquid (5 L)](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/dilution-liquid-5-l.md): Use to make DIY dilution vials - [Software](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software.md): The BactoBox® software and its user interfaces - [Access](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access.md): Access runs on your computer connected to BactoBox® - [Components](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/components.md): Access has four main components - [Top bar](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/components/top-bar.md): The top bar shows a status overview of your BactoBox® - [Bottom bar](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/components/bottom-bar.md) - [Page navigation](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/components/page-navigation.md) - [Page content](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/components/page-content.md) - [Pages](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages.md) - [Download summary](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/download-summary.md): Download measurement files from your BactoBox® - [Measurements](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/measurements.md): Your BactoBox® measurements presented as a spreadsheet - [Measurement group](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/measurement-group.md): Group measurements together for analytics, plotting, and reporting. - [Basic group type](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/measurement-group/basic-group-type.md) - [Correlation group type](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/measurement-group/correlation-group-type.md) - [Growth curve group type](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/measurement-group/growth-curve-group-type.md) - [Gating](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/gating.md): Change the gating settings of your BactoBox® - [Software update](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/software-update.md): Update the software on your BactoBox® device - [Support](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/support.md): Contact our support team directly from Access - [Backup & restore](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/backup-and-restore.md): Backup & restore the software and data of your BactoBox® - [Dash](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/user-interface.md): Basic user interface built into BactoBox® itself - [Screens](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/user-interface/screens.md): The screens of the Dash user interface - [Buttons](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/user-interface/buttons.md) - [Menu system](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/user-interface/menu-system.md): BactoBox® comes with a menu system that lets users access extra features - [Delete data](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/user-interface/delete-data.md) - [Customizations](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/user-interface/customizations.md) - [File formats](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats.md) - [summary.csv](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/download-your-data.md): CSV file that contains your measurements (and more) in tabular form - [measurements.zip](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/measurements.zip.md): ZIP archive that contains a directory of measurement-related files - [Device data bundle (DDB)](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/device-data-bundle-ddb.md): ZIP archive that contains everything from system logs to measurement files - [SWU file](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/swu-file.md): Software update file to update the software of your BactoBox® device - [CRS file](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/crs-file.md): Classification rule set used to customize the Measure program - [GMI file](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/gmi-file.md): Backup of your BactoBox® software and data - [BDR file](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/bdr-file.md): BactoBox®-specific binary file that contains classification metrics for individual objects - [IQS file](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/iqs-file.md): BactoBox®-specific binary file that contains a demodulated data stream - [Error codes](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/error-codes.md) - [BactoBox® software changelog](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog.md): What we added, changed, or fixed in each software version - [Pre-release software](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/pre-release-software.md) - [Experimental feature](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/experimental-feature.md) - [Known software issues](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/known-software-issues.md) - [Software update FAQ](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/software-update-faq.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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