> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/software/dash/screens.md).

# Screens

The screens of the Dash user interface

## 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="https://1710807222-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1GbcuPi5f9BbK7GoqDt1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3b31a95af4db8a3ca80bcfb66c2d312e9ae8b9c2%2Fready_screen.png?alt=media" 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="https://1710807222-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1GbcuPi5f9BbK7GoqDt1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3dc9673c3197d1579b691483ec8b6be1dbc1165b%2Fscreenshot--flow-cell-removed.png?alt=media" 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="https://1710807222-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1GbcuPi5f9BbK7GoqDt1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-78e531792727dd54afb8ac656637cfdf88b0e287%2Fscreenshot--starting-up.png?alt=media" 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="https://1710807222-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1GbcuPi5f9BbK7GoqDt1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e369d228ab828c00bebcc9f7bee22e5c4fb99250%2Fscreenshot--measuring.png?alt=media" 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="https://1710807222-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1GbcuPi5f9BbK7GoqDt1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a4e770421ddd345936f86e3d410f894964d96361%2Fscreenshot--emptying.png?alt=media" 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="https://1710807222-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1GbcuPi5f9BbK7GoqDt1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-83df9799f24690078926fb4192542dcaa0fd2546%2Fscreenshot--results.png?alt=media" 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="https://1710807222-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1GbcuPi5f9BbK7GoqDt1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-fe6284e2707852a4682380bc05c922be236a65c6%2Fscreenshot--cleaning.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">          |


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