Flow cell

Use with BactoBox® to measure bacteria

Flow cell

Contact SBT to purchase

🏷️ Individual item number 20030

🏷️ Bundled as FC03

⛽ Lasts 250 measurements

Expires 2 years from production date

Once opened, use before 6 months

Replace the external filter when you replace the flow cell.

Not sold individually

Purchase FC03 that comes with 2 × external filters.

Item no.	Quantity	Note
FC03	1	This bundle includes a flow cell and two external filters. Remember to change the external filter when you change the flow cell.
Third party		Not possible The flow cell is patented by SBT.

Technical drawing

Flow cell bottom view (M) and top view (N)

Symbol	Explanation
M	Flow cell bottom view with electrode pads, memory chip, and flow channels for the liquid
N	Flow cell top view where you can see the flow cell ID

Use cases

Install the flow cell in your BactoBox®.

Replace the flow cell in these cases:

• After 250 measurements. The BactoBox® software automatically prompts you to do this.

Clean the flow cell before you remove it.

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 a 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.

Gallery

How to properly install a flow cell in BactoBox®