Bio-Rad S3™ Cell Sorter - Manual (Page 17)

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Software Control
If any of the following occur, the S3 or S3e cell sorter will stop sample acquisition or sort and
alert the user:
■ n
Airflow through HEPA filter drops below required limit
■ n
Filter life reaches 0%
■ n
ProSort software loses communication with the enclosure
Until resolved, the software will not allow running sample or sorting.
When performing the swap tip procedure, the front panel may be lifted and attached via magnet
to the upper filter housing to allow nozzle access. Note that in this state, the S3 bio containment
enclosure airflow is reduced and the system is not considered to be in Class I containment.
Fig. 8. S3 biosafety system Class I status window.
Fig. 7. S3 ProSort software instrument control panel
highlighting S3 biosafety system status button.