Supporting our customers is fundamental to Bio-Rad. On this page you will find user guides, tech notes, contact information, and other resources that are there to help you get the most out of your ZE5 Cell Analyzer.
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User Guides for the ZE5 Cell Analyzer
Here you can find guides for getting started using the ZE5 Cell Analyzer and maintaining instrument performance.
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ZE5 Cell Analyzer Quick Guide
Provides a brief, user focused guide to getting started with the ZE5 Cell Analyzer and covers the following topics: start-up, experimental setup, data acquisition and analysis, and instrument shutdown.
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ZE5 Cell Analyzer and Everest Software User Guide
A detailed and comprehensive guide to the ZE5 Cell Analyzer including its software and hardware components, operation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and specifications.
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Maintaining the ZE5 Cell Analyzer When Not in Use
Use this guide to maintain your instrument’s performance when not in use. Includes instructions on how to enable vacation mode for periods of downtime of up to a month and how to prepare your instrument for long term storage.
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ZE5 Cell Analyzer Data Scaling Settings in Third-Party Analysis Software Quick Guide
Many modern third-party analysis software packages are capable of automatically recognizing ZE5 Cell Analyzer data and scaling appropriately. If you are still having scaling issues refer to this guide.
Tech Notes
Detailed technical explanations and protocols that extend the functionality of the ZE5 Cell Analyzer.
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Standardizing Assays on ZE5 Cell Analyzers
Enhanced standardization of assays within and across instruments to ensure experiment reproducibility and data reliability. May be used for long term or multi-instrument standardization.
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Absolute Counts Using the ZE5 Cell Analyzer and Everest Software
Compare the performance of volumetric counting as calculated by the ZE5 Cell Analyzer to volumetric counting as calculated using an internal reference standard for a given set of conditions.
Technical Support
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