Bio-Rad ZE5 Cell Analyzer

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer is a compact benchtop flow cytometer that can characterize and measure cells and their properties by streaming a single-cell suspension through up to five spatially separated laser beams at varying wavelengths. It can be configured to use up to 30 detectors (photomultiplier tubes), including forward and side scatter detectors and an optional second forward scatter detector.

The integrated high-throughput sample loader can easily handle your samples in tube racks and microtiter plates up to 384 wells, and allows custom media configuration. The innovative ZE5-EYE profiles the instrument with ten distinct LED wavelengths to verify the optical filter configuration and track detection performance over time.

Everest™ Software provides unattended startup and quality control, automated fluorescence compensation, a fluorophore selection panel, and a run list design wizard. The ability to analyze files while acquiring new data saves time and streamlines your workflow.

 Key features include:

·         Integrated, programmable wash station to reduce sampling time and sample carryover

·         Onboard calibration beads for rapid QC without user intervention

·         Volumetric sample uptake for absolute counting without beads

·         Ability to add reagents to samples for kinetic experiments

·         Bidirectional flow for built-in high-pressure unclogging

·         Ability to return unused sample to tube or well

·         Hot-swappable bulk fluidics bottles for uninterrupted system use

·         Stat tube position for the flexibility to interrupt a plate and run a single sample

·          Sample loader with plate shaker agitation and temperature control

·         Threshold plot showing all data seen by electronics, enabling confidence in setting proper threshold

·         Daily QC reporting and trending

·         Custom heat map display for quick summary of experimental results

We have an HIG3 Automated Centrifuge that we are willing to bundle with this Cell Analyzer