ChemoMetec NC-3000 - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction and intended use
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Introduction and intended use
The NucleoCounter
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NC- 3000™ is a compact cell-analyzer intended to be used for
advanced cell analysis within the life -science and pharmaceutical markets. The
NucleoCounter
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NC- 3000™ system is intended for research use only, not for
diagnostic use. The NucleoCounter
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NC- 3000™ uses different types of disposable
Cassettes from ChemoMetec A/S and special designed slides with 2 or 8 chambers.
This will cover an analysis volume from 0. 8µl to 16µl.
The NucleoCounter
®
NC- 3000™ is a highly advanced cell analyzer based on
fluorescence microscopy using CCD camera technology with low magnification and
advanced image analysis. Numerous properties of the individual cells can be
analyzed with the 8 integrated light sources (7 of them illuminating from 365 nm to
625 nm and a white light source) and with 9 emission filters. Spatial position is
maintained from filter to filter enabling direct comparison of the different parameters
detected or quantified on each individual cell. The low magnification (x2) guarantees
a high analysis volume and thus ensures a h igh statistical performance.
Specially designed sample illumination eliminates the risk of bleaching of adjacent
sample material and therefore several images can be exposed in the same sample
window. Since no tubes, valves, hoses etc. are present the instr ument is virtually
service and maintenance free.
The NucleoCounter
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NC-3000 ™ part number at ChemoMetec A/S is 900-3001.