MoFlo Astrios EQ Cell Sorter Features

Simplify your most complex sorting tasks with the Astrios EQ Series of high-speed flow cytometry sorters. The Astrios EQ and EQs deliver powerful sorting capability while reducing complexity.

• Available with up to 7 spatially separated lasers and 51 parameters
• Six-way jet-in-air proficiency
• Dual forward scatter (EQ) and single forward scatter (EQs) models
• Features [patent] enhanced Forward Scatter (eFSC) technology

Optics

• 7 laser / 7 pinhole configurable system; 355 nm, 405 nm, 488 nm, 532 nm, 560 nm, 592 nm, 645 nm.
• Single Multi-Laser Shaping Optic (MLSO) for fiber-coupled lasers
• Flat-Top beam profile on fiber coupled lasers increases beam stability and alignment ease
• 7 lasers aligned through two alignment stages for quick sorter set up

Performance

• IntelliSort II: Beadless drop delay determination and monitoring
• 6-way sorting with a variety of collection devices (temperature control for all sort outputs available with water bath option)
• Reproducibly sort up to 1536-well plates (due to historically stable fluidics)
• Only sorter capable of 70,000 sort decisions/second validated performance

Electronics and Software

• Electronic capability to simultaneously detect 44 parameters
• >100,000 events/second acquisition rate validated performance
• 1 billion events .fcs files with no parameter limit
• Up to 2 FSC channels including user-selectable FSC masks
• Optional additional SSC detection off each wavelength greater than or equal to 405 nm

Biosafety

• Custom Baker SterilGARD BSL2 cabinet
• Single turnkey aerosol evacuation direct from sorter sort chamber to HEPA enclosure
• Quick release nozzle design for easy access to nozzle tip
• CyClone plate arm with wiper seals back of sort chamber