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Z1™ COULTER COUNTER®, Dual Threshold Analyzer


Part Number: 6605699

Z1™ COULTER COUNTER®, Dual Threshold Analyzer

Both Z1 Single and Dual Threshold Models use the Coulter Principle (Electrical Sensing Zone Method) for counting cells or particles in the 1-120 micron size range. This technique provides accuracy, speed, versatility, and excellent precision; it is the accepted reference method for cell counting. Standard apertures are available in five sizes. In addition, for vey small sample volumes, ampoule insertable apertures may be used.

The Z1 Dual Threshold counts cells in three regions of the population, above the lower size, between the lower and upper thresholds, and above the upper size setting. This is the choice when more information on the cell population is desired, without additional analyses of the sample. The model is excellent for platelet applications and for use in those tissue culture laboratories working with a variety of cell types of different size.

Z1 instruments incorporate a unique, new oil displacement pump which delivers a high degree of accuracy and precision, and eliminates the need for mercury utilized in the traditional mercury manometers. The Z1 was specifically designed for simple operation. Enter the cell size (diameter or volume) and press START. The count is completed in seconds. Clear messages on the LCD display lead you through all set-up and analyses functions. Calibration requires only several keystrokes; optimum instrument settings are automatically computed and set. The constant current feature of the Z1 eliminates calibration drift due to changes in electrolyte conductivity and temperature, a very common problem with other instruments.

Product features:
  • Mercury Free
  • Absolute cell counts or concentration
  • One-Button Calibration
  • Small Footprint
  • Certified to ISO 9001 by NSAI Quality Assurance
  • Technology defined by the International Standard (ISO 13319:2000: Determination of particle size distributions -- Electrical sensing zone method)
  • Listed by ETL Testing Laboratory
  • Store up to 5 analyses settings (Profiles)
  • Operator selectable size settings

With the Z1, data can be viewed in either count or concentration format. To obtain the concentration of the original sample, simply enter the dilution factor into the instrument and the original concentration will be automatically reported. The Z1 offers a choice of hard copy output from a complete analysis per run to a line by line presentation completely formatted to simplify later analyses comparisons.

All Z orders MUST include the following items as separate line items:

    Part No.Description
    8320310Z-Series Starter Kit
    8320312Z-Series Tri-Pak
    6602796L10 Standard (NIST Traceable)
    8546930Coulter Clenz, 5L
    177495Aperture Concentration Control (1 x 20 mL)
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Specifications

UNSPSC: 41116015
Depth: 36 cm (14 in)
Height: 46 cm (18 in)
Operating System: Windows® 95, 98, 2000, NT
Overall Analysis Range: 1 µm to 120 µm diameter
Power Requirements: 100 to 120 VAC or 220-240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Weight: 13.6 kg (30 lb)
Width: 27 cm (10.6 in) without keypad
Ampoule Insertable Tubes: 50 µL, 70 µL and 100 µL
Aperture Tube Analysis Range: 2% to 60% of aperture size
Aperture Tube Orifice Sizes: 50 µm, 70 µm, 100 µm, 140 µm and 200 µm
Dynamic Range of Aperture: 3:1 by diameter, 27:1 by volume
Linearity: Linear response ± 1% of pulse height over selected range
Metered Volumes: 100 µL, 500 µL, 1000 µL
Number of Channels: 64, 128, and 256 size distribution
Power Consumption: < 55 W
Printer Interface: Centronics parallel, IBM compatible 25-pin connector
Resolution: User Selectable
Typical Count Precision: < 1% CV