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Micro Solutions / Life Science
Cyanobacteria detection system FlowCam Cyano
Automatic distinction of cyanobacteria and other algae by fluorescent signal
Product overview
- FlowCam Cyano
- Yokogawa
- USA
- FlowCam
- FlowCam Cyano
Automatic distinction of cyanobacteria and other algae by fluorescent signal
Dual channel fluorescence and device setting in less than 5 minutes
FlowCam Cyano is a specialized system for automatically detecting and distinguishing cyanobacteria, other algae and particles in natural water.
Bichannel fluorescence separates cyanobacteria from other algae by optical signature, and then VisualSpreadsheet classifies organisms by morphology, biobeam, color, shape and size, suitable for freshwater and marine samples and monitoring of harmful blooms.
Excitation laser 633 nm; registration channels: chlorophyll 700±10 nm and phycocyanin 650±10 nm. Replacement flow cell and autofocus provide preparation for operation in less than 5 minutes. The exact configuration of the optics and cell is determined by the task and delivery kit.
Key figures
633 nm
laser
<5 minutes
work-in
40+
morphological parameters
Applications
- Monitoring algal blooms
- Control of drinking water
- Freshwater and marine samples
- Environmental monitoring
Models and configurations
- FlowCam Cyano
Product details
Separation of cyanobacteria and algae by fluorescence
chlorophyll and phycocyanin
Replacement flow cell
setup less than 5 minutes
Detection.
- Two fluorescence channels – chlorophyll 700±10 nm and phycocyanin 650±10 nm – separate cyanobacteria from other algae.
- The 633 nm excitation laser generates a stable fluorescent signal in natural water.
- VisualSpreadsheet classifies taxa according to 40+ morphological parameters: biovolume, color, shape and size.
Ease of operation
- Replacement flow cell and autofocus reduce preparation for work to 5 minutes
- The method is suitable for freshwater and marine samples
- The software classifier further organizes cyanobacteria by taxa
Optics and detection
| Excitation laser | 633 nm |
|---|---|
| Channel 1 (chlorophyll) | 700 ± 10 nm |
| Channel 2 (phycocyanin) | 650 ± 10 nm |
Operation
| Attunement to work | less than 5 minutes (replacement cell, autofocus) |
|---|---|
| Scope of application | freshwater and marine specimens |
Software
| VisualSpreadsheet | 40+ morphological parameters: biovolume, color, shape, size; classification of taxa |
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Consumables
Replacement flow cell
Quick replacement for switching between samples, setting up less than 5 minutes
Related equipment types
- VisualSpreadsheet
- FlowCam 8000
- Water sampling filtration systems
Classification
- Immunology
- Flow imaging microscopy of particles and cells
- Equipment of cell technologies and reproductive medicine
- Analysis of cellular suspension
- Cell counters and viability analyzers
- FlowCam Cyano