FlowCam Cyano
FlowCam® Cyano provides an innovative solution for freshwater research and monitoring of drinking water reservoirs and recreational water bodies. A high-throughput, automated alternative to manual microscopy, FlowCam Cyano automatically differentiates between fluorescence-emitting Cyanobacteria and other algae while enabling the early detection of harmful algal blooms.
FlowCam Cyano
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Has improved our algae ID program tremendously
Algae identification
There is no easier way (once libraries have been set up) to ID algae.
Review Date: 3 Feb 2022 | Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc
FlowCam® Cyano offers a cutting-edge solution for freshwater research and monitoring of drinking water reservoirs and recreational water bodies. As a high-throughput, automated alternative to manual microscopy, FlowCam Cyano differentiates fluorescence-emitting Cyanobacteria from other algae, making it an essential tool for early detection of harmful algal blooms (HABs).
Utilizing fluorescence-based flow imaging microscopy, FlowCam Cyano employs laser excitation to identify and analyze Cyanobacteria alongside other aquatic particles. Its advanced optical design includes a red laser (633 nm) to detect unique fluorescence emissions, enabling proactive aquatic research and water treatment strategies.
Key Benefits
- Identify and quantify Cyanobacteria in both freshwater and marine environments with high-sensitivity fluorescence detection.
- Measure algae cell counts, concentrations, and biovolumes accurately.
- Reduce costs and improve efficiency in drinking water testing while minimizing customer complaints.
- Automate organism identification by building customizable libraries with VisualSpreadsheet software.
Specifications
- Particle size range: 2 µm to 1 mm; Magnification options: 20X, 10X, 4X, and 2X.
- Camera: High-resolution color imaging.
- Fluorescence detection: Two channels to distinguish Cyanobacteria from other algae using 633 nm laser excitation.
- Chlorophyll detection (Ch1: 700 nm ± 10 nm).
- Phycocyanin detection (Ch2: 650 nm ± 10 nm).
- Minimum sample volume: 100 µL.
- Sample flow rate: 0.05 mL/min to 10 mL/min, depending on flow cell configuration.
- Ease of use: Fully integrated VisualSpreadsheet software for intuitive data analysis.
