Re: Adding a laser to an Elite

From: Philippe Bourin (bourin@attglobal.net)
Date: Thu Nov 18 1999 - 16:04:19 EST


Beware with Green HeNe Lasers since their power is very low (no more than 2
mW). I had one on my ELITE, and Coulter France was unable to adjust it fine.
If you want to use FITC (488 nm Argon laser) and phycoerythrine (544 nm Green
HeNe), you absolutely need a Notch Filter (544 blocking) to avoid side
scatter light in PMT2 (the one for FITC). This filter is very expensive, and
reduce all fluorescences. Some people find that green HeNe work well, but
this not in France. Dr Egeberg in Norway is very happy with it.
Good luke

Philippe Bourin

"Steve G. Hilliard" wrote :

> Hi folks,
>
> I need info on adding a green HeNe to my Elite Analyzer.  Has anyone done
> this, on their own or through Beckman Coulter?  Any info would be
> appreciated--I need to get them an estimated price for a proposal ASAP.
> I assume I'll need mounts and steering filters, but what about power?
>
> On a related note, has anyone gotten through to B-C Miami today?  I've
> been calling (800) 327-6531, and I get the answering system, but
> never get an operator...Just when I wanted to buy something! ;-)
>
> Steve
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