Chapter 8

8.2

Basic operation

Startup

8.2.1 Inspection prior to turning the power on
⏺ Instrument inspection
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Check the tube and cable connections.
Check if there are any kinked tubes.
Check if there are any objects on the instrument.
If connected to a network, make sure that the network devices (hubs and network converters) are all powered
on.
• Discard any waste fluid in the waste container.
For the procedure for discarding waste fluid, see the following:
(➤P.266 "Chapter 17: 17.3 Replacing the waste container")

⏺ Reagent inspection
Make sure that there are sufficient amounts of reagents for the number of samples to be processed that day.
If a reagent runs out during acquisition, the instrument will automatically stop. Replace the reagent. Acquisition
cannot be resumed until the reagent is replaced.
The following table describes the amount of reagents required for startup, shutdown, and cleaning.
Note that the following values are for reference only. Depending on the circumstances of use, the values may
vary.
Instrument operation

CyFlow SHEATH

CyFlow CLEAN

Startup
(including 1 background check)

Approx. 160 mL

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Shutdown

Approx. 80 mL

Approx. 2.5 mL

Cleaning
(➤P.271 "17.6 Cleaning")

Approx. 170 mL

Approx. 2.5 mL

Information
The reagent volumes required for running samples depend on the measurement conditions.

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