
162 BD FACSAria II User’s Guide
Before you begin, you should be familiar with BD FACSAria II operation using
BD FACSDiva software. Review chapters 2 and 3, if needed.
Setting Up for Sorting
In general, do the following to set up for a sorting experiment. Each step is
explained in more detail in previous or subsequent sections.
1 Start up the cytometer and the computer.
See Cytometer Startup on page 114.
2 Install the appropriate size nozzle.
3 Select a new sort setup mode, if needed, and select an appropriate
cytometer configuration.
To c hang e your c urre nt s ort setu p mode, select a nozzle size from the Sort >
Sort Setup menu.
For more information, see Sort Setup on page 101.
4 Install a sample line filter, if needed.
See Installing or Removing a Sample Line Filter on page 220.
5 Check the laser delay for your sheath pressure and particle size.
• To set the laser delay automatically using the Cytometer Setup and
Tracking module, see Checking Cytometer Performance on page 130.
• To set the laser delay manually, see QC Using BD FACSDiva Software
on page 313.
6 Optimize cytometer settings for the sample to be sorted.
See Data Collection on page 144.
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