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- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: BD
- Product Code: SM100051-Plus2CS
- Condition: Pre-Owned
BD Accuri C6 Plus 2 Laser 4 Color Flow Cytometer with C-Sampler
- Fully Functional
- Serviced & in Stock
- Current Model
- Good cosmetic condition
- Technical sales consultation available
- Extend to 1-YEAR US WARRANTY FOR $4795.00
- CONTINENTAL US 180 DAYS WARRANTY & 90 DAYS INTERNATIONAL
- Includes remote instrument setup and training session
Preventative Maintenance (PM) Completed
Here is what you will receive:
- BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer
- BD Accuri C6 Plus C-Sampler
- New Maintenance kit will be installed
- Fluid harness
- Rack to organize the Bottles
- Bottles set
- Computer, mouse, keyboard, monitor, and cables
- Communication and power cables
- FCS Express (1-Year Subscription) RUO version
Both applications below will enhance your cytometry experience and the visibility into your data.
Based on customer recommendations, you will receive one of these:
- 1-year subscription to powerful Denovo FCS Express Flow Cytometry Analysis
- Or a discount to purchase 1-year of powerful BD FlowJo Analysis subscription
BD Accuri C6 Plus 2 laser / 4 Color Flow Cytometer Configuration:
- Cytometer Laser setup: This cytometer comes with blue and red lasers (2-laser system)
- Detection Channels: Two light scatter detectors and four fluorescence detectors
- Optical filters:4 Colors optimized for detecting FITC, PE, PerCP, and APC. (FL1: 533/30nm FL2: 585/40nm FL3: 670nm LP FL4: 675/25nm)
- Flow Rates and Core Sizes: 10-100 uL/min, 5-40 uM core
- Minimum Detectable Particle Size: 0.5um
- Scatter Resolution: Resolves human peripheral blood lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes
- Fluorescence Linearity: 2 +/-0.05% for chicken erythrocyte nuclei (CEN)
- Fluorescence Precision: <3% CV for CEN
- Flow Rates and Core Sizes: Slow 14 uL/min, 10 uM core, Medium 35 uL/min, 16 uM core, Fast 66 uL/min, 22 uM core, Custom 10-100 uL/min, 5-40 uM core
- Minimum Detectable Particle Size: 0.5um
- Minimum Sample Volume: 50uL
- Flow Cell: 200um ID quartz capillary
- Data Acquisition Rate: 10,000 events/second, maximum
Customization/Options:
- C-Sampler can be removed if not needed.
Testing performed by our in-house service team:
- We inspect the Accuri C6 Plus for physical damage.
- The cytometer optics are inspected and cleaned.
- Mechanical components inspected, adjusted, and lubricated if necessary
- The proper operation of electronic components is confirmed
- Necessary repairs and services performed to make sure the cytometer will function as intended
- We measure the lasers' power output and ensure it is not degraded.
- We clean the fluidics and optical paths of the cytometer.
- Preventative maintenance is performed, and new fluid filters and pump tubing are installed.
- The system is cleaned to less than ten events per second with DI water on the SIP.
- We run calibration particles and ensure that each channel provides clean signals with the required sensitivity and intensity.
- BD Accuri C6 Plus shutdown and storage procedure is performed, thus ensuring the instrument will function well once used by the customer.
Instrument Overview:
- The BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer's compact design seamlessly integrates into any lab space, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- With two lasers, the BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer allows for the detection of up to four fluorescence parameters, broadening analysis capabilities.
- Its fixed flow rate and peristaltic pump system ensure consistent, accurate sample delivery, which is vital for dependable results.
- High sensitivity and resolution distinguish the BD Accuri C6 Plus, making it adept at identifying low-abundance cell populations.
- Tailored for small-volume samples, it maximizes the utility of scarce resources without compromising analytical depth.
- The BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer simplifies maintenance with straightforward procedures and easy component replacement, reducing downtime.
- The device offers cost efficiency and balances an affordable purchase price with low operational costs, appealing to budget-conscious laboratories.
- Its broad versatility makes the BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer a prized tool in diverse research environments, from immunology to cell biology.
Tuning Detector voltages:
The BD Accuri C6 Plus cytometer is set up with standardized fluorescence performance; this means you do not need to adjust detector voltages.
With a dynamic range of 7.2 decades, you will have 16 million channels of digital data being recorded, giving you flexibility in your gating strategies.
Instrument Application:
Assay/Application examples:
- Apoptosis detection
- Gap-free analysis of intracellular calcium
- Pluripotent stem cell analysis
- Gene expression analysis
- Analysis of DNA content and ploidy
- Analysis of marine and freshwater samples
- Analysis of aquatic microorganisms
Additional technical info:
Common compatible Fluorochromes/Dyes per channel:
FL1 (533/30nm): FITC, BD Horizon Brilliant Blue 515, Alexa Fluor 488, CFSE, GFP, YFP
FL2 (585/40nm): PE, PI, PE-CF594
FL3 (670nm LP): PerCP, PE-Cy5, PerCP-Cy5.5, PE-Cy7, PI, 7-AAD
FL4 (675/25nm): APC, Alexa Fluor 647
- Datasheet: BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer Datasheet
- Manual: BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer Manual
Note: Subscription is for the Research Use Only (RUO) version.
Video Overview:
About us
How we pack
Why do so many customers choose to order from us?
- We have experience servicing and repairing these instruments.
- This instrument goes through all the described service steps before shipping. see questions section below
- We offer detailed photos and videos of the instruments you buy.
- We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
- We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies.
- Technical sales consultation available
- Remote installation and instrument operation training may be available.
- On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
- US or International shipping is no problem (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)
- Warranty
- An extended warranty may be available
- You get after-sales technical support
- Customer references are available
- The instrument will be fully functional!
- Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment
*SM* Small Crate
200#
COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BELOW
What steps do you take to verify, service, and confirm the functionality of the BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer Instrument?
We verify various instrument functions individually and together, performing necessary repairs or maintenance to bring the instrument to our quality standards.
- We inspect the Accuri C6 Plus for physical damage.
- The cytometer optics are inspected and cleaned.
- Mechanical components inspected, adjusted, and lubricated if necessary
- The proper operation of electronic components is confirmed
- Necessary repairs and services performed to make sure the cytometer will function as intended
- We measure the lasers' power output and ensure it is not degraded.
- We clean the fluidics and optical paths of the cytometer.
- Preventative maintenance is performed, and new fluid filters and pump tubing are installed.
- The system is cleaned to less than ten events per second with DI water on the SIP.
- We run calibration particles and ensure that each channel provides clean signals with the required sensitivity and intensity.
- BD Accuri C6 Plus shutdown and storage procedure is performed, thus ensuring the instrument will function well once used by the customer.
What supplies do I need?
You will need the consumables starting out:
- C6 Flow Cytometer Fluid Kit (bdbiosciences.com)
- BD FACS Sheath Solution with Surfactant (bdbiosciences.com), or you can use 0.22 μm filtered, deionized (DI) water
- Extended Flow Cell Clean Solution (bdbiosciences.com) – recommended, not required
- 24 Tube Rack for BD CSampler™ (bdbiosciences.com) – if using with C-sampler with tubes
- Rainbow Calibration Particles (8 peaks), 3.0 - 3.4 µm (bdbiosciences.com)
Can I view the BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?
We invite you to visit our facility for an on-site demo, or feel free to request a virtual Zoom demo of the instrument you are interested in.
What about the warranty? Installation, training, maintenance?
Warranty Terms:
- The instrument comes fully warrantied for both parts and labor within the continental USA & Canada. An international warranty option is available as well.
- The customer should retain all packing materials during the warranty period.
Exceptions:
- Damage to the system due to the use of incorrect consumables.
- Electrical damage from plugging into an incorrect voltage or power surges.
- Improper storage or transportation procedures.
- Issues caused by lack of proper standard maintenance.
- Moisture/Water damage.
- Physical damage.
Installation & Training:
Option 1 – In Person
If your lab is located within two hours of Boston, we may be able to offer in-person installation and training in person.
Option 2 – Remote/Virtual
Our remote training is conducted via Zoom, allowing us to significantly reduce its cost and offer it to customers outside our travel area.
Both training options include:
- Review of the instrument and its capabilities.
- General instrument and software operation.
- Review of the recommended maintenance procedures.
We generally recommend these training services if you never worked with this instrument.
What should I watch out for when buying a BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer Instrument system used/pre-owned from another lab?
- Make sure the instrument is properly packed for shipping and will arrive safely. If the instrument is large, request to have it packed in a wooden crate.
- Confirm that there is no physical damage or any misaligned internal components.
- Ask what accessories are included.
- Ask how long the warranty is and what it covers.
Here is what our technical team tests so you can request something similar and ensure your instrument will be fully functional.
- We inspect the Accuri C6 Plus for physical damage.
- The cytometer optics are inspected and cleaned.
- Mechanical components inspected, adjusted, and lubricated if necessary
- The proper operation of electronic components is confirmed
- Necessary repairs and services performed to make sure the cytometer will function as intended
- We measure the lasers' power output and ensure it is not degraded.
- We clean the fluidics and optical paths of the cytometer.
- Preventative maintenance is performed, and new fluid filters and pump tubing are installed.
- The system is cleaned to less than ten events per second with DI water on the SIP.
- We run calibration particles and ensure that each channel provides clean signals with the required sensitivity and intensity.
- BD Accuri C6 Plus shutdown and storage procedure is performed, thus ensuring the instrument will function well once used by the customer.
We recommend inspecting the instrument in person or requesting a virtual demo; this will allow you to evaluate the condition and performance of the instrument you are considering purchasing.
Do you have a BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer Instrument on hand?
- This is a common model, and we generally stock multiple instruments, accessories, and many replacement parts to back up our warranty.
I found it elsewhere for less. What goes into your price?
We acknowledge that sometimes you can purchase this model instrument elsewhere, possibly for less.
Here are some of the reasons for our price.
- We may offer longer warranty terms.
- We cover shipping costs during the warranty period. (Customer is required to save packing materials for the duration).
- We have to have technical staff that can do the testing/repairs and after-sales support if there are any issues.
- We invest considerable time into the testing and service of each instrument we sell.
- We have to purchase various testing supplies (often expensive) to perform testing.
- We have to purchase any missing required accessories to make the instruments complete.
- We have to procure and stock service parts to support our warranty.
- We have extensive experience packing sensitive instruments. See the shipping section in the website menu for info on how not to pack.
- We guarantee that the instrument will be functional.
This procurement is for a University or College. Are purchase orders with NET terms accepted?
- If you are a US or Canadian customer, we are likely already a registered vendor in your University's vendor system. This would greatly expedite the process of PO approvals and get this instrument into your lab faster.
- POs are accepted from US and Canadian universities.
How fast will you ship?
- We can ship within a few days to two weeks. Shipping time depends on the current demand for our instruments. Members of our sales team will be able to offer current delivery estimates.
Will my instrument be insured during shipping?
- All instruments shipped within the USA and internationally are fully insured. This applies as long as we are the shipper and handle shipping arrangements.
- If the buyer handles shipping, then shipping insurance responsibility falls to the buyer; we highly advise that the buyer obtain shipping insurance from their carrier.
How do you pack? Have you packed and shipped BD Accuri C6 Plus Flow Cytometer Instruments in the past? Do you ship Internationally?
Packing
- Smaller instruments ship via UPS Parcel Delivery with adequate packing material and a strong box. Or, when combined with other orders, it may be packed in a crate.
- Most larger instruments ship in fully enclosed ISPM15-certified wooden crates with proper padding underneath, and the sides have moving components braced.
- Accessories are packed safely in boxes with padding and then safely packed inside the crate.
- We may not use a crate for local deliveries to save you money *if delivered by us.
- We often use “tilt’ & “shock” indicators on the crates to ensure the crate has not been excessively tilted and dropped where equipment may suffer damage.
- Photos are taken during the packing process to make sure nothing is missed.
USA/Canada Shipping
- Within the US and Canada, we will ship via selected freight carriers. We do not use low-price/high-damage carriers as we want the equipment to get safely to you.
International Shipping
- Internationally, we will only ship via Air Freight or Air Parcel (such as UPS or DHL), which provides reliability, no exposure to Ocean weather, and timely delivery.
We have extensive experience packing and shipping fragile instruments globally.
Our experience and process
- We have safely packed and shipped thousands of sensitive analytical instruments.
*SM* Small Crate
200#
How much will I save buying it pre-owned, and is it worth it?
A lot…and it is undoubtedly worth it, and here is why. Feel free to ask for feedback from hundreds of customers who bought from us.
- You will pay less than half vs. buying a new instrument. Why not spend leftover funds on another instrument for your lab?
- You will get our standard warranty, plus, when available, an option to obtain an extended warranty agreement.
- Know that your instrument was tested and working the day it left our facility and is covered if there are faults.
- Get extra peace of mind by adding an extended warranty or service agreement when such an option is available.
Sustainability
- Well, this one is easy: buying a pre-owned instrument is great for the planet; you are reducing unnecessary waste, CO2 output, and water use that would be used during the manufacturing process.
I have more questions; I want to receive a formal quote.
Absolutely! Please give us a call (1-617-397-3486) or complete this form to get your questions answered or receive a formal Quote.
We test every component in the BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer to ensure proper operation. We verify each component one by one and perform necessary services or maintenance to bring the instrument to our high quality standards and manufacture specifications.
We inspect the Accuri C6 for physical damage.
We inspect the cytometer for signs of electronic failure.
We inspect for signs of previous services and assess if they meet our quality standards.
We measure the lasers' power output to ensure they are not degraded. This tells us that they have plenty of life left in them.
We operate and test flow through each of the fluidic valves.
We test the operation of each of the pressure transducers.
We replace worn items such as filters and tubing.
We clean the fluidics and optical paths.
We test communication and control with the BD Accuri C6 software.
We inspect the mechanical parts of the C-Sampler for wear.
We run the C-Sampler through multiple positioning tests.
We verify that the software and computer operate optimally, protecting your precious data.
We verify the system is clean to less than ten events per second with DI water on the SIP.
We run calibration particles and ensure that each channel provides clean signals with excellent sensitivity and intensity.
We perform proper BD Accuri C6 shutdown and storage procedures to ensure the instrument performs as expected when removed from storage.
BD CSampler Plus Software User Guide
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We understand that every instrument has unique packing and shipping requirements; our team understands that no one wants to spend thousands of dollars and receive a damaged instrument.
Our process involves evaluating every instrument to determine the safest shipping method and the best process for packing.
We generally ship parcels either via UPS or freight for all larger goods.
Whenever we ship freight, we use an ISPM-15 wooden crates or pallets made from ½” plywood and 1x4 framing. (Our crates are Internationally Compliant).
On freight shipments, we use 2” 1.7 lb. density foam, which provides excellent cushioning and support for the instrument.
Instruments are safely braced inside the crates. We use solid boards with 1” foam shrink-wrapped around them, which provides cushioning in all directions and holds instruments firmly in place.
Final step is to photograph everything inside the crate and then seal it with screws.