The Dade DAC II is an automatic centrifuge and cell washer designed for versatile laboratory procedures. Dade Behring centrifuges are capable of cell washing and immunohematology, including cell resuspension. Extremely reliable and robust, the DAC II system offers fast cleaning cycles and programmable test sequences.
Also known as the Dade DAC II Automated Cell Washer, the Dade DAC II Cytocentrifuge provides saline monitoring, alerting the operator when saline is not being delivered. Each cycle included the introduction of programmed saline and subsequent bottle pouring during centrifugation. The centrifuge combines variable spin times for several different types of centrifuge operations. If desired, the decanting speed operator is adjustable to provide more than 0.1 mL of residue.
During the agitation cycle, the DAC II centrifuge resuspended the cells for approximately 5 seconds, then spun the cells for 20 seconds before the cycle was complete. The stirring time, and the rotation after the stirring time, is programmable by the operator. The front control panel includes a vacuum fluorescent display of RPM function and time, allowing the operator to continuously monitor instrument operating status.
Additional features of the Dade DAC II Cell Washing Centrifuge include the inner bowl, centrifuge rotor, saline/buffer pump, and control panel. 10 x 75mm or 12 x 75mm glass test tubes can be used in the rotor. For 10 x 75 mm tubes, a 10 mm adapter is required in each tube carrier.