BD FACS Melody Cell Sorter - Manufactured 2021

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For Sale:
BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter:  (3) Lasers / (9) Colors / (11) Detectors 

This unit was purchased new and installed less than 2 years ago.

Pre-owned instrument:

• Manufactured in 2021

• Like New Condition

• Includes Baker SterilGARD Biosafety Cabinet

• Jun-Air compressor

• Thermo Scientific Circulating Chiller

Here is what you will receive:

• BD Biosciences FACSMelody Cell Sorter

• 100um Nozzle (Qty:1)

• Closed-Loop Nozzle (Qty:1)

• 1.0 Neutral Density Filter (Qty:1)

• 1.5 Neutral Density Filter (Qty:1)

• 2.0 Neutral Density Filter (Qty:1)

• Aerosol Shield (Qty:1)

• Sort Block Splash Shield (Qty:1)

• 1.5mL/2.0mL Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 5.0mL Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 5.0mL Tube Holder for 4-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 5.0mL Temperature Control Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 1.5mL Temperature Control Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 1.5mL Temperature Control Tube Holder for 4-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• Tube Holder Adapter (Qty:1)

• Compatible chiller will be provided (We used an internal testing chiller to verify system operation)

• JUN-AIR 87R-4P Oil-Free Air Compressor

• Air Supply Tubing

• Stainless Steel Pressure Vessel for Sheath Supply

• Sheath Tubing & Level Sensor

• Waste Tubing & Level Sensor

• Fluidics Harness/Umbilical

• Computer/Workstation with FACSChorus Software

• De Novo FCS Express analysis software (1-Year Subscription) RUO version

• Computer Monitor, Mouse, and Keyboard

• Power & Communication Cables

BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter Configuration:

Optics: (4-2-3) configuration

• (3) Lasers: 405nm Violet / 488nm Blue / 640nm Red

• (9) Colors simultaneously / (11) Detectors

•  Forward Scatter Channel 0 (488/10 blue laser)

•  405nm violet laser: Channel A (755LP), Channel B (528/45), Channel C (448/45)

•  488nm blue laser: Channel A (783/56), Channel B (700/54), Channel C (586/42), Channel D (527/32), Channel E (488/15)

•  640nm red laser: Channel A (783/56), Channel B (660/10)

Cell sorting collection:

• 4-way sorting: 1.5-, 2.0-, and 5.0-mL tubes

• 2-way sorting: 1.5-, 2.0- and 5.0-mL tubes

• Fluorescence sensitivity: FITC: <110 molecules (MESF-FITC); PE: <30 molecules (MESF-PE)

• Droplet sorting: 34,000 drops per second

• Acquisition rate: max 40,000 events per second, independent of the number of parameters.

• Air supply: 80–90 psi, regulated, filtered (<5 ppm), dry, oil-free

• Dimensions (W x D x H) Cell sorter: 49.5 x 55.9 x 48.3 cm (19.5 x 22 x 19 in.)

• Dimensions (W x D x H) Electronics box: 50.8 x 55.9 x 48.3 cm (20 x 22 x 19 in.)

• Weight: Cell sorter: 40.75 kg (89.8 lb)

• Weight Electronics box: 36.25 kg (79.9 lb)

Customization/Options: 

Thermo Scientific Chiller Included

Instrument Overview:

• The BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter is equipped with three lasers: blue (488 nm), red (640 nm), and violet (405 nm).

• It can detect up to nine different fluorescent colors, enabling multi-parametric analysis.

• This instrument features ten detectors, ensuring precise identification and sorting of cell populations.

• The BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter provides high sensitivity and resolution for various research needs.

• Designed for ease of use, the sorter supports a wide range of fluorochromes and assays.

• The BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter's robust design ensures reliable performance in diverse laboratory settings.

Instrument Application:

• Immunophenotyping

• Stem cell research

• Cancer research

• Drug discovery

• Single-cell analysis

The key features:

• 4-2-3 configuration

• Detects nine fluorescent colors

• High sensitivity and resolution

• User-friendly design

• Reliable performance for labs