Invitrogen™ CytKick™ Max Autosampler

The CytKick Max Autosampler is for use with the Attune NxT Acoustic Focusing Cytometer.

Brand:  Invitrogen™ A42973

Product Code. 16596250

Description

• Reliable—intelligent probe design minimizes clogging and carryover (0.5%) and prevents damage to the instrument
• Mixing by aspiration—mixing of sample by aspiration instead of shaking ensures homogeneity of the sample and maintains cell viability
• Easy transition—no disassembly, no additional QC, no reboot required for conversion between plates and tubes
• Boost mode—reduces processing time from 42 min to 22 min for 96-well plate (using one rinse and one mix and full analysis of a 20-μL sample)
• Sample cooling—passive cooling available for 96-well U-bottom plates and microfuge tube racks
• Maximum compatibility—96- and 384-well plates (standard and deep), 96- and 384-well standard-depth foil-covered plates, some custom plate types, and 1.5-mL and 2-mL microfuge tube racks (up to 24 per rack)
• Auto-cleaning—performs automated cleaning when the instrument is shutting down

High-throughput mode
The CytKick Max Autosampler has two options for processing samples in a high-throughput environment: high-throughput mode and boost mode. High-throughput mode enables plate screening by collecting 20 μL of sample at a rate of 1000 μL/min, while Boost mode shortens the time between samples and allows the user to select the sample volume and sample input rate.

Reliable
The CytKick Max Autosampler was designed to minimize system down time. Automated sampling devices are often plagued by clogging or probe crashes. The Intelligent Probe, with a 200-micron diameter that is larger than most probes available in the industry, minimizes instances of clogging.

To prevent probe crashes, which may require expensive probe replacement, the CytKick Max Autosampler automatically performs a probe self-calibration to help ensure consistent positioning of the probe within every well. The self-calibration verifies proper function of the probe, reduces variability in probe positioning over time to prevent failures during plate runs, and helps improve reliability over the life of the system. Self-calibration of the probe also allows the autosampler to be easily moved, so it can be shared between multiple instruments.

Sample cooling
The CytKick Max Autosampler is compatible with a 96-well standard-plate universal cooling block that will keep samples at 2-8°C for ∼60 minutes, a 96-well standard-plate extended cooling block that will keep samples at 2-8°C for ∼100 minutes, and a microfuge-tube cooling rack that will keep samples at 2-8°C for ∼100 minutes. The user will need to chill the cooling block/rack in the refrigerator overnight prior to use.

Maximum compatibility
The CytKick Max Autosampler allows use of many different plate formats, including 96-, 384-, and deep-well plates, without being restricted to a single manufacturer. The CytKick Max Autosampler also enables 1.5- and 2.0-mL microfuge tubes to be run in an automated format. In addition, the autosampler initiates automated cleaning procedures when the instrument is shutting down to help ensure proper maintenance with little user interaction.

Specifications

• For Use With (Equipment): Attune Acoustic Focusing Cytometer
• Product Type: Autosampler
• Product Line: Attune™

• Content And Storage:
  • 1 CytKick Max Autosampler
  • 1 install kit
  • 1 10-Pk. of 96 well plates
  • 1 CytKick Max Autosampler Accessory Kit
• Shipping Condition: Room Temperature

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.