ChemoMetec NC-100 - Manual (Page 53)

9 Technical specifications
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9 Technical specifications
9.1 The NucleoCounter
Specificity The NucleoCounter counts mammalian cell nuclei stained
with the DNA specific fluorescent dye, propidium iodide.
Sample consumption 100 µl is recommended for NucleoCassette loading.
Approximately 60 µl is loaded into the cassette.
Analysis volume Approximately 2 µl of the sample loaded into the
NucleoCassette is transported to the chamber and is
analyzed.
Measurement range The measurement range is 5x10 3 – 2x10 6 cells/ml.
The optimal measurement range is 1x10 5 – 2x10 6 cells/ml.
Analysis time When pressing “Run” on the NucleoCounter the result will
be displayed within 30 seconds.
Operation Menu-controlled by means of keyboard and LCD display.
Physical data Weight
Height
Width
Depth 3 kg
26 cm
38 cm
22 cm
Power
See Section 10.2 Power Supply
Input
Fuse 12VDC (11-13VDC)
UL Listed fuse:
600mA/250Vac (UL 248)
Power consumption
NucleoCounter Peak
Ready mode
Standby 25 W
2.5 W
2 mW
Operation conditions Maximum relative humidity 80 percent for temperatures up
to 31°C decreasing linearly to 65 percent relative humidity
at maximum 35°C; minimum temperature 15°C.
USB USB, version 1.1.
Note: Does not support USB Hubs.
Printer Thermal or Impact printer with RS-232 interface and cable
supplied by ChemoMetec A/S.
Other environmental operating conditions for the NucleoCounter
Indoor use only.
Altitude Up to 2000 m.
Mains supply Refer to the specifications for the Power supplies in section
10.2 Power supply.