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Introduction iCys Intended Use iCys Software ❑ The computer runs on the Windows XP ® operating system. It controls iCys operations, stores, and analyzes data using iCys software. The iCys software includes: ❑ The iCys Cytometric Analysis Software is used to configure the iCys instrument and set up the desired parameters for viewing and analysis. ❑ The optional iNovator Toolkit allows you to generate more complex analyses during an iCys run. For more information, see Appendix B, “Using the iNovator Toolkit.” ❑ Optional iBrowser Analysis Software allows you to analyze and display saved scan data from an iCys run. For information about iBrowser, see the iBrowser User’s Guide. iCys Intended Use The iCys TM Research Imaging Cytometer is an instrument which performs rapid biochemical measurements and genetic analysis of cellular specimens and tissue specimens in microplates, slides, and other carriers. iCys visually displays samples under analysis without destroying them. iCys is intended for research use only. iCys is not for use in diagnostic procedures. iCys is manufactured by CompuCyte Corporation, 12 Emily Street, Cambridge, MA 02139-4507. Technical Support CompuCyte technical support is available from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (EST). You may contact us the following ways: Toll Free: 1-800-840-1303 (prompt 2) Outside US & Canada: 617-492-1300 (prompt 2) Fax: 617-577-4501 E-mail: techsupport@compucyte.com 1-4 iCys Research Imaging Cytometer User Guide Revision B
Chapter 2 iCys Research Imaging Cytometer Hardware Reference This chapter describes the iCys Research Imaging Cytometer hardware, along with maintenance, and safety issues. Included in this chapter: ❑ About iCys, page 2-2 ❑ Optics/Electronics Unit, page 2-4 ❑ Argon Ion Laser Support Elements, page 2-6 ❑ The Desktop Computer, page 2-7 ❑ Microscope Unit, page 2-8 ❑ The Delivery and Collection Optics, page 2-12 ❑ iCys Hardware Setup, page 2-13 ❑ iCys Specimen Carriers, page 2-17 ❑ iCys Safety Requirements, page 2-24 ❑ General Maintenance Information, page 2-30 ❑ Functional Specifications, page 2-31 ❑ Performance Specifications, page 2-33
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