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Invitrogen Attune NxT Acoustic Focusing Cytometer 2 with 3 Lasers (B3-R3-V6)

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Product Description

  • Acoustic focusing technology ensures precise cell alignment for consistent results
  • High sensitivity detection suited for complex multiparametric flow cytometry
  • Rapid sample processing optimizes throughput and reproducibility
  • Configured with 3 lasers (B3-R3-V6) for flexible excitation options
  • User-friendly software enhances instrument control and data analysis
  • Applicable for both academic and clinical research requiring robust cell analysis

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For Sale
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used
Location
Woonsocket - United States

Product details

DescriptionThe Invitrogen Attune NxT AFC2 is a benchtop flow cytometer utilizing acoustic focusing to improve sample flow and sensitivity. It features 3 lasers for multiparametric fluorescence detection and accommodates a variety of experimental protocols. The instrument supports modern software versions and includes essential accessories for operation and maintenance.
Technical DataModel: Attune NxT AFC2 Serial Number: 2AFC239780622 Manufacturing Year: 2022 Lasers: Count: 3 Wavelengths: 405 nm (violet), 488 nm (blue), 638 nm (red) Warranty: 90-Days
ModelAttune NxT AFC2
Serial Number2AFC239780622
Manufacturing Year2022
LasersCount: 3 Wavelengths: 405 nm (violet), 488 nm (blue), 638 nm (red)
Count3
Wavelengths405 nm (violet), 488 nm (blue), 638 nm (red)
Warranty90-Days
Accessories(Optional) CytKick/NxT Autosampler, (Optional) Containers, Laptop / (Desktop + Monitor)
, BSO 50mW, Max Diode power 100mW, BSO 100mW, Max Diode power 140mW
, BSO 50mW, Max Diode power 100mW, BSO 100mW, Max Diode power 140mW
, BSO 50mW, Max Diode power 100mW, BSO 100mW, Max Diode power 140mW
WavelengthDiode power
Laser excitationOptimized excitation for minimized stray laser-line noise and losses to reflection
Laser profile10 x 50 ÎĽm flat-top laser providing robust alignment
Emission filters12 color channels with wavelength-tuned photomultiplier tubes (PMTs); user-changeable, keyed filters
Laser separation150 ÎĽm
Optical alignmentFixed alignment with pre-aligned welded fiber; no user maintenance required
Onboard thermoelectric coolerNo warm-up delay; fiber isn’t affected by “on/off”
Simmer modeInstant “on/off” reduces usage and/or aging by 10x; only turns on when acquiring samples; reports hours of usage
Flat-top laser specified at the flow cellCoefficient of variation (CV) <3% over the width of the flat-top laser
UpgradableConvenient field changes
FluidicsFlow cell: Quartz cuvette gel coupled to 1.2 numerical aperture (NA) collection lens, 200 x 200 μm Sample analysis volume: 20 μL–4 mL Custom sample flow rates: 12.5–1,000 μL/min Sample delivery: Positive-displacement syringe pump for volumetric analysis Sample tubes: Accommodates tubes from 17 x 100 mm to 8.5 x 45 mm Fluid-level sensing: Active Standard fluid reservoirs: 1.8 L focusing fluid tank, 1.8 L waste tank, 175 mL shutdown solution tank, and 175 mL wash solution tank Fluid storage: All fluids stored within instrument Extended fluidics option: Configuration for 10 L fluid Nominal fluid consumption: 1.8 L/day Automated maintenance cycles: ≤15 min start-up and shutdown—deep clean, sanitize, and debubble modes
Flow cellQuartz cuvette gel coupled to 1.2 numerical aperture (NA) collection lens, 200 x 200 ÎĽm
Sample analysis volume20 μL–4 mL
Custom sample flow rates12.5–1,000 μL/min
Sample deliveryPositive-displacement syringe pump for volumetric analysis
Sample tubesAccommodates tubes from 17 x 100 mm to 8.5 x 45 mm
Fluid-level sensingActive
Standard fluid reservoirs1.8 L focusing fluid tank, 1.8 L waste tank, 175 mL shutdown solution tank, and 175 mL wash solution tank
Fluid storageAll fluids stored within instrument
Extended fluidics optionConfiguration for 10 L fluid
Nominal fluid consumption1.8 L/day
Automated maintenance cycles≤15 min start-up and shutdown—deep clean, sanitize, and debubble modes
PerformanceFluorescence detection Fluorescence sensitivity: ≤80 molecules of equivalent soluble fluorochrome (MESF) for FITC, ≤30 MESF for PE, ≤70 MESF for APC Fluorescence resolution: CV <3% for the singlet peak of propidium iodide–stained chicken erythrocyte nuclei (CEN) Data acquisition rate: Up to 35,000 events/sec, 34 parameters, based on a 10% coincidence rate per Poisson statistics Maximum electronic speed: 65,000 events/sec with all parameters Carryover: Single-tube format: <1% Forward and side scatter sensitivity: Able to discriminate platelets from noise Forward and side scatter resolution: Optimized to resolve lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes in lysed whole blood Forward scatter: Photodiode detector with 488/10 nm bandpass filter Side scatter: PMT with default 488/10 nm bandpass filter; optional 405/10 nm bandpass filter Fluorescence detectors: 14 individual detectors Electronic pulse: Measured area, height and width pulse for all detectors Violet side scatter resolution: Can be configured for violet side scatter to better resolve particles from noise Minimum particle size: 0.2 μm on side scatter using submicron bead calibration kit from Bangs Laboratories—0.1 μm on side scatter under following conditions: Using an Attune NxT Flow Cytometer with standard 0.5 mm blocking configuration, an Invitrogen Attune NxT 488/10 Filter (Cat. No. 100083194), and Attune Focusing Fluid (Cat. No. 4488621, 4449791, or A24904) that has been passed through a 0.025 µm filter
Fluorescence sensitivity≤80 molecules of equivalent soluble fluorochrome (MESF) for FITC, ≤30 MESF for PE, ≤70 MESF for APC
Fluorescence resolutionCV <3% for the singlet peak of propidium iodide–stained chicken erythrocyte nuclei (CEN)
Data acquisition rateUp to 35,000 events/sec, 34 parameters, based on a 10% coincidence rate per Poisson statistics
Maximum electronic speed65,000 events/sec with all parameters
CarryoverSingle-tube format: <1%
Forward and side scatter sensitivityAble to discriminate platelets from noise
Forward and side scatter resolutionOptimized to resolve lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes in lysed whole blood
Forward scatterPhotodiode detector with 488/10 nm bandpass filter
Side scatterPMT with default 488/10 nm bandpass filter; optional 405/10 nm bandpass filter
Fluorescence detectors14 individual detectors
Electronic pulseMeasured area, height and width pulse for all detectors
Violet side scatter resolutionCan be configured for violet side scatter to better resolve particles from noise
Minimum particle size0.2 μm on side scatter using submicron bead calibration kit from Bangs Laboratories—0.1 μm on side scatter under following conditions: Using an Attune NxT Flow Cytometer with standard 0.5 mm blocking configuration, an Invitrogen Attune NxT 488/10 Filter (Cat. No. 100083194), and Attune Focusing Fluid (Cat. No. 4488621, 4449791, or A24904) that has been passed through a 0.025 µm filter
Software Software requirementsInvitrogen Attune Cytometric Software Compensation: Full matrix—automated and manual modes, on-plot compensation tools for fine adjustment; use of tubes and wells Flow rate: Precise flow rate control via software; no hardware adjustments Live streaming: Live update of statistics during acquisition of events up to 35,000 events/sec Overlays: Comparative analysis between samples; 3D view Sample recovery: System able to return unused samples Concentration: Direct concentration measurement without use of counting beads Software layout: Fully customizable for each user account Bubble detection technology: Stops automated run to preserve sample integrity Maximum single-event file: 20 million with option to append Heat map: Set up for definition of plate layout; screening view for analysis for tubes and plates Threshold: Up to 4 individual thresholds with user option to apply Boolean logic Gating: Hierarchical gating with the ability to derive gates Voltage: User adjustable Window extensions: User adjustable Area scaling factor (ASF): User adjustable Acquisition settings: Documented in FCS files and maintained upon import Templates: Create from existing experiments—instrument settings, workspaces, run protocols, heat map settings, and compensation settings optimized and defined previously Tube-to-plate conversion: One-click transition from tubes to plates and vice versa; no disassembly, no additional QC, no reboot required for conversion between plates and tubes Graphics resolution: Publication-quality images; support for TIF, PNG, BMP, JPG, GIF, and EMF; quickly copy and paste plots to any external application (e.g., Microsoft™ PowerPoint™ software) User account administration: Administrative creation of individual user accounts with designated roles, advanced setting permissions, management of individual accounts, user time tracking, and sample count
Software requirementsInvitrogen Attune Cytometric Software
CompensationFull matrix—automated and manual modes, on-plot compensation tools for fine adjustment; use of tubes and wells
Flow ratePrecise flow rate control via software; no hardware adjustments
Live streamingLive update of statistics during acquisition of events up to 35,000 events/sec
OverlaysComparative analysis between samples; 3D view
Sample recoverySystem able to return unused samples
ConcentrationDirect concentration measurement without use of counting beads
Software layoutFully customizable for each user account
Bubble detection technologyStops automated run to preserve sample integrity
Maximum single-event file20 million with option to append
Heat mapSet up for definition of plate layout; screening view for analysis for tubes and plates
ThresholdUp to 4 individual thresholds with user option to apply Boolean logic
GatingHierarchical gating with the ability to derive gates
VoltageUser adjustable
Window extensionsUser adjustable
Area scaling factor (ASF)User adjustable
Acquisition settingsDocumented in FCS files and maintained upon import
TemplatesCreate from existing experiments—instrument settings, workspaces, run protocols, heat map settings, and compensation settings optimized and defined previously
Tube-to-plate conversionOne-click transition from tubes to plates and vice versa; no disassembly, no additional QC, no reboot required for conversion between plates and tubes
Graphics resolutionPublication-quality images; support for TIF, PNG, BMP, JPG, GIF, and EMF; quickly copy and paste plots to any external application (e.g., Microsoft™ PowerPoint™ software)
User account administrationAdministrative creation of individual user accounts with designated roles, advanced setting permissions, management of individual accounts, user time tracking, and sample count
Quality and regulatory Instrument trackingAutomated daily baseline and performance test with Levey-Jennings plots Warranty: 90-Days Production verification testing: Each instrument is tested and verified for assembly integrity and performance to specifications Quality management system: Manufacturing standards comply with the requirements of ISO 13485:2003 Robust installation specifications: Units installed by engineer; preplanning checklist, delivery, and installation; and performance validation compliance with standardized procedure Regulatory status: For Research Use Only
Instrument trackingAutomated daily baseline and performance test with Levey-Jennings plots
Warranty90-Days
Production verification testingEach instrument is tested and verified for assembly integrity and performance to specifications
Quality management systemManufacturing standards comply with the requirements of ISO 13485:2003
Robust installation specificationsUnits installed by engineer; preplanning checklist, delivery, and installation; and performance validation compliance with standardized procedure
Regulatory statusFor Research Use Only
Installation requirementsElectrical requirements: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, <150 W. Thermo Fisher Scientific certifies that the Attune Flow Cytometers conform to relevant directives to bear the CE mark. The instrument also conforms to the UL and CAN/CSA general requirements (61010.1). The Attune Flow Cytometers are Class I laser products per Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) regulations and EN/IEC 60825. Heat dissipation: <150 W Temperature operating ranges: 15–30°C (59–86°F) Operating humidity: 10–90%, noncondensing Audible noise: <65 dBA at 1.0 m Instrument size: (H x W x D): ~40 x 58 x 43 cm (16 x 23 x 17 in.), including fluid bottles Weight: ~29 kg (64 lb)
Electrical requirements100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, <150 W. Thermo Fisher Scientific certifies that the Attune Flow Cytometers conform to relevant directives to bear the CE mark. The instrument also conforms to the UL and CAN/CSA general requirements (61010.1). The Attune Flow Cytometers are Class I laser products per Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) regulations and EN/IEC 60825.
Heat dissipation<150 W
Temperature operating ranges15–30°C (59–86°F)
Operating humidity10–90%, noncondensing
Audible noise<65 dBA at 1.0 m
Instrument size(H x W x D): ~40 x 58 x 43 cm (16 x 23 x 17 in.), including fluid bottles
Weight~29 kg (64 lb)

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