Install flow cell

This page teaches you how to install a flow cell in your BactoBox®

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Get things ready

You need these items:

• 1 × BactoBox®

• 1 × flow cell

Step by step

1

Remove flow cell cover

Remove the flow cell cover (the grey lid). This reveals the flow cell compartment underneath.

2

Remove existing flow cell (optional)

If a flow cell is already installed, remove it. Press the clamps together. Lift the flow cell out.

Clean the flow cell before you remove it.

3

Place the flow cell

Place the flow cell loosely onto the metal bracket.

4

Press flow cell into place

First, press firmly on the top section labeled (1) until you hear a distinct click.

Make sure to press the cartridge itself and not the clamp.

Second, press firmly on the lower section labeled (2) until you hear a second click.

Ensure that everything works

• The user interface no longer displays the "Insert flow cell" animation.

• The flow cell has a slight springy feel when you press the center section.

5

Insert flow cell cover

Insert the flow cell cover (grey lid) on top of the flow cell compartment.

The flow cell cover protects the flow cell compartment against dust and liquid.

6

That is it!

Flow cell installation is done.

Replace the external filter when you replace the flow cell

It is good practice to replace the external filter whenever you replace the flow cell. See Install tubing kit for details.

Run QC test when you replace the external filter.

The flow cell is worn out after 250 measurements

After 250 measurements, the flow cell reaches its usage limit and is automatically locked. This limit is set to guarantee the factory calibration of the flow cell.