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flowcam 8410

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FlowCam
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The FlowCam is a dynamic liquid imaging particle analyzer that rapidly takes images of magnified particles flowing through a fluidic system. This is then followed by the use of an image analysis software to characterize and identify the particles. The system analyzes thousands of particles in less than a minute and comprehensively characterize the size, count, morphology, and identity of subvisible in the water sample.

What kind of research is applicable / suitable for this equipment?

  • Zooplankton and phytoplankton analysis and characterization
  • Ballast water monitoring
  • Harmful algal blooms monitoring
  • Population dynamics
  • Invasive species studies
  • Blue carbon research
  • Rapid identification of plankton groups
  • Size characterization of microbial flocs
  • Routine monitoring of aquaria waters
  • Wastewater treatment

Any chargeable costs for equipment usage?

Yes, please approach Lab Manager or search the handbook (Section A6 – Schedule of rates for specialist facilities) for more details.

Technical specifications

Size range 1mm - 600mm
Objectives 4x

10x

20x

Flowcell 600mm

300mm

80mm

50mm

Laser excitation 532nm Green, 40mW laser output
Fluorescence detection Ch1: 650 long pass

Ch2: 575nm ± 30nm

Frame rate Up to 120 frames per second
Camera 1920x1200 pixels

CMOS

Colour

Basic shape measurements Equivalent spherical diameter (ESD)

Area based diameter (ABD)

Length

Width

Aspect Ratio

Area

Volume etc

Data analysis Image recognition

Pattern matching

Focus Auto

Manual

Examples of detectable fluorescence Chlorophyll

Phycoerithrin

FITC

PE

FDA

CFDA

CY3

Nile Red