# BactoBox®

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:label: Individual item number `10001`

:label: Bundled as `BB14` and `BB05`

:triangular\_ruler: 240×140×60 mm

:scales: 1 200 g

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## Get the most out of your BactoBox®

See [best-practices](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/best-practices "mention"), [maintenance](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/maintenance "mention"), and [service-agreement](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/service-agreement "mention").
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BactoBox® counts individual cells and reports *cells/mL* in a few minutes.
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<table><thead><tr><th width="100">Item no.</th><th width="106" data-type="number">Quantity</th><th>Note</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>BB14</code></td><td>1</td><td><p><strong>Recommended</strong><br>We recommend this <a href="bactobox-r/bactobox-r-configuration">configuration</a> of BactoBox®.</p><p>Sometimes marketed as: <em>Customizable</em></p></td></tr><tr><td><code>BB05</code></td><td>1</td><td><p>This configuration of BactoBox® is for customers with an established workflow around an early version of BactoBox®.</p><p>Sometimes marketed as: <em>Original</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Use cases

Use BactoBox® to measure the *cells/mL* concentration of your [sample vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/sample-vial).

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[bactobox-r-at-a-glance](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/bactobox-r-at-a-glance)
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[bactobox-r-in-action](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/bactobox-r-in-action)
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[measurements-explained](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained)
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## Technical drawings

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<summary>Front view</summary>

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<table><thead><tr><th width="138">Symbol</th><th>Explanation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>A</td><td>Flow cell cover.<br>The flow cell compartment is underneath.</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>Display</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td><kbd><mark style="background-color:purple;">Measure</mark></kbd> button.<br>Press to start a measurement.<br>Long press to enter the programs menu.</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td><kbd>Stop</kbd> button.<br>Press to stop the current program.<br>Long press to enter the menu.</td></tr><tr><td>E</td><td><kbd>Empty</kbd> button.<br>Press to empty the flow paths.</td></tr><tr><td>F</td><td><kbd>Clean</kbd> button.<br>Press to clean the flow paths. Use a disinfection vial.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<summary>Right view</summary>

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<table><thead><tr><th width="138">Symbol</th><th>Explanation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>G</td><td>USB port</td></tr><tr><td>H</td><td>LED power-indicator</td></tr><tr><td>I</td><td>Power plug</td></tr><tr><td>J</td><td>On/off rocker switch</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<summary>Left view</summary>

<figure><img src="https://4216107837-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FeYTtd7c0A325muFr5lMW%2Fuploads%2Fbtn7R5heXb60o1ulG1e9%2F5.png?alt=media" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table><thead><tr><th width="138">Symbol</th><th>Explanation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>K</td><td>Inlet.<br>White color. Uses a Luer lock connector.</td></tr><tr><td>L</td><td>Outlet.<br>Black color. Uses a Luer lock connector.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Terminology

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#### BactoBox®

Refers to either a BactoBox® device or a BactoBox® setup. Use BactoBox® when the context doesn't require further explanation.
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#### BactoBox® device

The 240×140×60 mm device itself. References just the device and no consumables or accessories.
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#### BactoBox® setup

The combination of several items: A BactoBox® device, its consumables, and its accessories. Together, these items form a BactoBox® setup.

The main items in a BactoBox® setup are:

* BactoBox® device
* [flow cell](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/flow-cell)
* [tubing kit](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/tubing-kit)
* [external filter](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/external-filter)

Perform a [QC test](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/qc-test) whenever you replace one of these items!
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### Flow cell compartment

The flow cell compartment is the space just under the [flow cell cover](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/flow-cell-cover). This is where we put the [flow cell](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/flow-cell).

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[install-flow-cell](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/installation/install-flow-cell)
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The flow cell compartment reveals the PCB including electrical pogo pins and the inlet/outlet for the liquid. Both the electrical and liquid pathways are very delicate, which is why we protect them with the flow cell cover against dust, spills, etc.

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## Always put the flow cell cover back in place over the flow cell compartment

This protects the delicate parts underneath.
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## Gallery

<figure><img src="https://4216107837-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FeYTtd7c0A325muFr5lMW%2Fuploads%2Fpv7jF8nMiPXPauiv1Dj5%2Foq--phase-b--dilution-vial--short.avif?alt=media&#x26;token=9978ad00-b2f2-40ea-bb76-747a9497f7c1" alt=""><figcaption><p>BactoBox® measures a sample vial.</p></figcaption></figure>