Beckman Coulter VI-Cell XR Automated Cell Viability Analyzer with Trypan Blue Exclusion, 2018

The Beckman Coulter VI-Cell XR Automated Cell Viability Analyzer (Model 383556, 2018) offers precise quantification of viable and total cell concentrations through an automated Trypan Blue Dye Exclusion method. Designed for high-throughput biotechnology and molecular diagnostics laboratories, it supports loading up to 10 samples simultaneously with a 12-position autosampler, enabling efficient workflow in bioprocess tracking and cell viability testing.

Key technical features include:

• Automated Trypan Blue cell staining eliminating operator bias and enabling consistent cell viability assays critical for bioprocess monitoring and molecular cloning workflows.
• Real-time cellular imaging with 1.45 mega-pixel digitizing resolution facilitates detailed analysis of cell size from 3 to 70 microns.
• Compatible sample concentration range from 0.5 x 10^5 to 10 x 10^6 cells/mL accommodates diverse cell types in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing research.
• Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 ensures secure user management and audit trail capabilities meeting regulatory standards in clinical diagnostics.
• Flexible operation at 120V/220V with low power consumption (max 65 watts) suits varied laboratory environments.
• Analysis throughput capable of capturing up to 50 cell images in 2.5 minutes, streamlining workflows in live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis applications.

The VI-Cell XR is widely adopted in biotechnology research fields, providing automated cell counting essential for molecular biology research and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Its customizable Vi-CELL software supports a broad spectrum of cell viability applications, making it an integral instrument in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics laboratories.

Specifications:

• Year: 2018
• Operating Voltage: 120V/220V; Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 50 watts typical, 65 watts max
• Temperature Range: 10 to 40°C
• Cell Size Range: 3 to 70 microns
• Sample Concentration: 0.5 x 10^5 – 10 x 10^6 cells/mL
• Viability Range: 0 to 100%
• Image Resolution: 1.45 MP
• Weight: 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)
• Shipping Dimensions: 54.86 x 45.72 x 51.82 cm

This instrument is critical for researchers seeking standardized, reproducible cell viability analysis and bioprocess monitoring within molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing workflows, and synthetic biology research domains.