FOSSOMATIC FC
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Fossomatic™ FC Somatic cell counting for raw milk testing Fossomatic™ FC performs accurate milk analysis using somatic cell counting. It is a high capacity analyser (up to 600 samples per hour) that meets the demands of farmers in need of fast and reliable payment and Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) results. Fossomatic™ FC is based on flow cytometry technology that counts somatic cells in compliance with ISO/IDF and FDA/NCIMS standards. Fossomatic™ FC somatic cell counter can be integrated with the MilkoScan FT+ to form a CombiFoss™ FT+. Supported by a dedicated Foss IntegratorTM software, which provides a wide range of quality assurance and GLP features. Foss Integrator shares the same interface for all CMT instruments. Milk types: Raw milk from cow, sheep, goat and buffalo Total Somatic Cell Count Dedicated Analytical Solutions

Precision to match your standards Do not accept dictated instrument settings. With the Fossomatic FC you can decide thresholds according to local requirements for payment and herd improvement. In many countries the average cell count is falling as dairy herd health improves. This has led to even lower payment limits as well as bonus agreements for milk with an SCC below lower limits. With the dynamic precision system of the Fossomatic FC you have the power to do things your way. Improved flow of reliable, traceable measurements The Fossomatic FC offers unique performance with the ability to...

Technology Accurate somatic cell analysis with flow cytometry The measuring principle is flow cytometry which complies with IDF and FDA/NCIMS requirements for somatic cell counting. Flow Cytometry is a technique used for counting and characterization of particles and cells. It can be directly translated as “the measurement of cells while they are flowing”. Patented dynamic precision Until the late 1990’s all somatic cell counting (SCC) equipment had been pre-set to count on the same fixed amount of milk sample, typically from 1 µl up to 10 µl (depending on the instrument). Precision Set-up...

How Fossomatic™ FC works The Fossomatic FC counts somatic cells based on recognition of DNA from the cells. A mixture of milk and staining solution is surrounded by a sheath liquid and passed through a flow cell. In the flow cell, the stained somatic cells are exposed to light of a specific wavelength. The cells then emit fluorescent light pulses at a different wavelength, the pulses are counted and displayed. The design of the flow cell ensures that only one somatic cell is detected at a time. Higher precision can be obtained at grading limits using precision set-up feature. Universal...

Best of the new To match the increasing demands of the modern laboratory Fossomatic FC includes a number of new features that optimise laboratory efficiency and keep costs down: • Higher speed, up to 600 samples per hour • Improved rinse system prevents blockage and reduces downtime • Improved reliability/accessibility of flow system parts - keeps maintenance down • All liquids are temperature-controlled to optimise the staining and cleaning • Universal software platform (Foss Integrator) with improved data handling and integrated help system makes it easy to handle all FOSS CMT analysers •...

Specifications Performance Measuring range Performance range CV < 6% 100-299k SCC/ml CV < 4% 300-499k SCC/ml CV < 3% 500-1500k SCC/ml Repeatability with precision setup in use CV < 3.5% 100-299k SCC/ml CV < 2.5% 300-499k SCC/ml CV < 2% 500-1500k SCC/ml < 10% relative mean diff. from DMSCC (Direct Microscopic Somatic Cell Count) < 1% relative usually below 0.4% Sample types Cow’s, goat’s, sheep’s milk and other *CV = Coefficient of variation (STDev/AVG) x 100. (STDev = Standard deviation. AVG = Average) Installation requirements Power supply Power consumption Ambient temperature Noise level...

Data output Real-time display/print-out, storage on hard disk. Host transmission (RS232) and PC network transmission (TCP/IP). Data export using CSV files, CS83 protocol or XML. Standard equipment Basic analyser incl. table and reagent containers, PC, software, Basic Conveyor*. Optional equipment Printer, extra reagent containers, *ID bar code laser scanner, *2D reader, *Sample Bottle Rotation System, *Conveyor 4000, *Conveyor extensions, *Output buffer, *Sample racks. Standards and approvals Fossomatic™ FC s CE-labelled and complies with the following directives and regulations: • EMC...