Beckman Coulter
Multisizer 4e

Coulter Coulter – Particle Size and Count Analyser

  • Unparalleled sizing range of 0.2 – 1600 μm
  • Advanced noise reduction system
  • Patented digital pulse processing technology

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The Multisizer 4e provides accurate particle and cell counting. It is the most accurate and flexible particle characterisation device available, boasting an unparalleled sizing range of 0.2 – 1600 μm. The new 10 μm Aperture allows users to study sub-cellular and micro-particles as small as 200 nm, while the advanced noise reduction system for small apertures improves measurement accuracy.

Accurate particle and cell counting

The Multisizer 4e Coulter Counter is used in a number of different fields for counting and sizing both particles and cells. Applications include: Quality Control, Research and Development, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biotechnology Applications and Industrial Applications.

  • Key Features

    Versatility
    • Aperture sizes from 10 µm – 2000 µm in diameter for current & future needs
    • Multiple aperture options & data overlay capability for analyzing complex samples over wide particle size distribution
    Sample Detection
    • Analyse materials in aqueous or non-aqueous solvents
    • Ideal for biological or non-biological samples
    • Detect particles regardless of material type or optical properties
    Rapid Particle Counting
    • Typical sampling rates up to 10,000 counts per second
    • Detect & count particles from 0.2 µm – 1600 µm in diameter
    • Sample volumes as small as 5 mL
    Data Management
    • Digital pulse data can be stored & re-analysed as needed
    • CFR 21 Part 11 compliant software for audit control & security
    • Variety of calibration beads & V-check validation controls

  • Technical Specs

    Particle Sizing Range

    Diameter: 0.2 – 1,600 µm
    Volume: 0.004 – 2.145 x 109 µm3
    Aperture Size

    10 – 2,000 µm (nominal diameter)
    Measurement range

    Extended: 2 – 80% of aperture size
    Standard: 2 – 60% aperture size
    Measurement linearity

    Diameter: ± 1%
    Volume: ± 3%
    Dynamic range (accuracy)

    Diameter: 1 : 40 (extended), 1 :30 (standard),
    Volume: 1 : 64,000 (extended), 1: 27,000 (standard)
    Processor type

    High speed signal digitalisation
    Number of pulses measured

    Up to 525,000 per analysis
    Resolution

    User difined
    Number of size classes

    Up to 400 for display of any selected measurement range
    The number of classes and their width can be changed as needed
    Pulse distribution data

    X axis: time, registration sequence, pulse width
    Y axis: diameter, volume or voltage corresopnding to pulse amplitude,
    pulse width, mean diameter, volume, or voltage corresponding to pulse
    amplitude, average pulse width, pulse distribution by width
    Particle size distribution data

    X axis: diameter, volume, surface area
    Y axis: absolute number, percent content (%), number per ml, absolute volume, volume percentage (%) volume per ml, absolute surface area (%) surface area per ml
    Sample registration mode:
    total number of particles

    50 – 500,000 counts
    Sample registration mode:
    number of particles and
    measurement of parameters

    10 – 100,000 counts
    Sample registration mode:
    time

    0.1 – 999 seconds with 10 ms increments
    Standard registration time is 10 – 90 seconds
    Sample registration mode:
    volume

    50 – 2,000 µL
    Dosage system

    The dosing pump with even suspension flow across the aperture and volume measurement, error – less than 0.5%
    Electrolyte type:

    Aqueous and non-aqueous electrolyte solutions compatible with glass, fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers and stainless steel
    Aperture current strength range:

    30 – 6,000 µA with 0.2µA increments
    Aperture current stability:

    ± 0.4% of set value
    Polarity error

    Less than 0.5%
    Compliance with standards

    Software is 21 CFR part 11 compliant
    Dimensions

    64 x 61 x 51 cm, weight 45 kg
    Power supply requirements

    230 – 240 V ± 10%, 47 – 63 Hz
    Power consumption

    Less than 55 Watts
    Fuses

    250 V, IEC (5×20 mm) with time delay, 2.0 A
    Environmental requirements

    The instrument is intended for work in enclosed spaces
    Working temperature: 5 – 40°C
    Relative humidity: 30 – 85% without condensation

  • Applications

    Yeast

    Beer

    Protein

    E. coli

    Plant Cells

    CAR-T Cells

  • Capabilities

    The Multisizer 4e particle sizer and counter is the most accurate and flexible particle characterization device available, boasting an unparalleled sizing range of 0.2 – 1600 μm. The new 10 μm Aperture allows users to study sub-cellular and micro-particles as small as 200 nm, while the advanced noise reduction system for small apertures improves measurement accuracy.

    Generated data are processed using patented digital pulse processing technology and can be saved and later re-analyzed. This technology provides ultra high resolution and accuracy unattainable through any other technologies: detection of 1 particle in 1 ml of a sample with the optimal instrument configuration. Analysis results are not dependent on particle shape, structure, or optical properties.

    It uses the Coulter principle to detect particles via electrical zone sensing, regardless of the particle’s nature or optical properties. This makes it an ideal tool for detecting and counting a wide variety of particles, such as:

    • Mammalian cells
    • Bacteria
    • Yeast
    • Abrasives
    • Toner particles
    • Cell aggregates
    • Spheroids
    • Large protein aggregates


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