# Screens

## Screens <a href="#toc70434857" id="toc70434857"></a>

The dash user interface consists of several screens. We explain selected screens below. This includes a brief introduction on how to use the device.

| Screen                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Image                                                               |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p><strong>Ready</strong></p><p>Shows that the device is ready to initiate a measurement or a cleaning.</p><p>The number of measurements left is displayed in the top left corner.</p>                                                                                                                                                                        | <img src="/files/5V98UIXnc4MzSloebmsn" alt="" data-size="original"> |
| <p><strong>Flow cell removed</strong></p><p>Is displayed when the flow cell is removed or installed incorrectly.</p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | <img src="/files/OYU2Oy4eOsHPnf5YHoYA" alt="" data-size="original"> |
| <p><strong>Starting up</strong></p><p>Initial starting up phase: Critical parameters are monitored: Flow rate, conductivity and<br>5 000 000 particles/mL limit.</p><p>If the specifications are not met, you get an error message.</p>                                                                                                                       | <img src="/files/drE7is1tGHrGvhcgvdlC" alt="" data-size="original"> |
| <p><strong>Measuring</strong></p><p>Shows time remaining for the measurement.</p><p>Shows the unique measurement ID.</p><p>Note that the measurement will finish early if the concentration of intact cells is sufficiently high.</p>                                                                                                                         | <img src="/files/JT64bXRSRKhQyxPpA4A3" alt="" data-size="original"> |
| <p><strong>Emptying</strong></p><p>BactoBox® will always return the liquid to the samping vial after finishing a measurement.</p><p>Emptying appears when the measurement is done, and the flow paths empty.</p><p>Leave the tubing cap in the sampling vial while the liquid is returned.</p>                                                                | <img src="/files/TT9fs6eJdpUTUPPBOvOi" alt="" data-size="original"> |
| <p><strong>Results</strong><br>Shows i) intact cells/ml, ii) total particle concentration and iii) measurement ID.</p><p>Remember to write down the results and sample ID, as it disappears when the next action is started.</p>                                                                                                                              | <img src="/files/ktOtWbLJmxHKjv3VvcFP" alt="" data-size="original"> |
| <p><strong>Cleaning</strong><br>Cleaning is done to disinfect the device and coat the glass in the flow cell with surfactant for lower surface tension.</p><p>Pres the <kbd>Clean</kbd> button to start the <em>Clean</em> program. This moves the disinfection liquid through the flow paths (including the tubing kit, external filter, and flow cell).</p> | <img src="/files/BX8qJe5A9tk1xTFaQ98w" alt="" data-size="original"> |


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