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# BactoBox®

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<figure><img src="/files/9hthlPaA97utFehgYfRW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Photograph of BactoBox®</p></figcaption></figure>

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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](/best-practices/best-practices.md), [Maintenance](/maintenance/maintenance.md), and [Service agreement](/item-register/service-agreement/service-agreement.md).
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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="/pages/FRRiKarxgdz1ytkGtDLN">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](/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/sample-vial.md).

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[BactoBox® first steps](/getting-started/bactobox-r-at-a-glance.md)
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[Broken mention](broken://pages/5jN9jSjpKMTQurn0ABXv)
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[Measurements explained](/advanced/measurements-explained/measurements-explained.md)
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## Technical drawings

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<summary>Front view</summary>

<figure><img src="/files/mqwwSnR6aFcIeZ099rdG" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<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>

<figure><img src="/files/Nk2g8ZfnnKgiEivsE4O5" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<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="/files/StYXNoE3mZ3ITKppqGx3" 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](/item-register/consumables/flow-cell.md)
* [tubing kit](/item-register/accessories/tubing-kit.md)
* [external filter](/item-register/consumables/external-filter.md)

Perform a [QC test](/getting-started/qc-test.md) 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](/item-register/accessories/flow-cell-cover.md). This is where we put the [flow cell](/item-register/consumables/flow-cell.md).

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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="/files/eKnKmn9YkrYkLf1Ap6u4" alt=""><figcaption><p>BactoBox® measures a sample vial.</p></figcaption></figure>


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