Specification Comparison of Vi–CELL XR and Vi–CELL BLU
The Vi–CELL BLU leverages the key performance features of the Vi–CELL XR but incorporates many below are for informational purposes only and subject to change.
Comparison of system specification
| Criteria | Vi-CELL XR | Vi-CELL BLU |
| Single sample analysis time | 180 seconds | <130 seconds Normal Mode <80 second Fast Mode |
| Carousel loading | 12 position carousel | 24 position carousel |
| Microplate loading | - | standard multi-well microplates |
| Automation support | Automation ready | Automation ready |
| Cell viability method | 2-70 (µm) | 2-60 (µm) |
| Focus system | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Image transfer | Firewire | USB 3.0 |
| Camera sensor size | 1280x960 | 2048x2048 |
| Captured image size | 882x661 pixels | 2048x2048 |
| Analyzed Image Dimensions | 832x661 (µm) | 1000x1000 (µm) |
| Effective resolution | 1 (µm) per pixel | 0.5 (µm) per pixel |
| Image volume per frame | 43 nL | 65 nL |
| Minimum sample volume | 500 (µL) | 200 (µL) Normal Model, 170 (µL) Fast Mode |
| Cell density range | 5x104 - 1x107 cells/mL | 5x104 - 1.5x107 cells/mL |
| Counting accuracy | +/- 10% | +/- 10% |
| Counting repeatability | +/- 10% | +/- 5% |
| Reagent Pack | 200 activities per pack | 310 activities per pack |
| Facilitiates 21 CFR Part 11 compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Data formats | TXT, MS Excel | TXT, MS Excel |
| Touchscreen interface | Depends on external PC | Integrated |
| Computer system | External PC, Win 7 OS | Integrated PC, Win 10 OS, 64 bit |
| Computer system specifications | Varies depending on configuration ordered | 6th i7–6700 Generation Intel CPU 4 cores at 3.4 GHz 16 GB DDR4–2400 RAM Mini–ITX Motherboard 500 GB Samsung EVO 850 SSD |
| Connectivity | Via PC system | 2 x USB 3.0 ports Gigabit Ethernet |
| Height | 44.5 cm (17.5 in) excluding PC | 45 cm (16.5 in) |
| Width | 38 cm (15 in) excluding PC | 54 cm (21 in) |
| Depth | 41 cm (16 in) excluding PC | 42 cm (18 in) |
| Weight | 11.3 Kg (25 lb) excluding PC | 28 Kg (63 lb) |
| Power | 50 watts (65 watts max) Voltages: 100V, 120V, 220V, or 240 V50/60 Hz | 50 watts (65 watts max) Voltages: 100V, 120V, 220V, or 240 V50/60 Hz |
Recommended Control Beads
C09145 Vi–CELL BLU 50% Viability Control
C09147 0.5M Concentration Control, 0.5x106/mL
C09148 2M Concentration Control, 2x106/mL
C09149 4M Concentration Control, 4x106/mL
C09150 10M Concentration Control, 10x106/mL
6602796 L10 Standard, nominal 10 μm, Latex Particle (NIST Traceable) 1 x 15 mL
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