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Technical Data
Section 3
3-10
Abbott VP 2000™ Processor Service Manual
30-608308//R1—September 2008
Agitation
Agitation is a gentle up and down motion of the Slide Basket
while immersed in a Staining Vessel. This function is selectable
and can be included where desired as part of a program.
Drip/Shake
After the Slide Basket is raised out of a Staining Vessel, the unit
raises and lowers it a few times to remove some of the fluid
that remains on the slides due to surface tension.
Cover/Hoods
All models include a standard transparent plastic covers
(Hood) that completes enclosure of the Staining Vessels and
slides. The Hoods serve primarily as a dust cover. When the
Vent Tube or Filter accessories are used, the Hoods serve to
contain fumes that are routed to the accessory.
Fan
All units include an Exhaust Fan that draws air through the
area enclosed during operation and directs fumes to the right
of the unit away from the operator. This fan is turned ON
whenever the power is ON.
Drying Station
The Drying Station is a dedicated well in which air at a
temperature controlled by the microprocessor is blown across
the Slide Basket.
Wash Bath
In the Wash Bath water or other fluid is circulated to wash the
slides. There are three (3) modes:
•
In a “Flow Through” mode, the water from the facility
pressurized supply, flows through the unit, and drains to
a laboratory sink.
•
In a “Recirculate” mode, the fluid is kept within the unit
and recirculated through the wash bath.
•
In the “Still” mode, no fluid flow occurs.