ONCORE PRO, Operating Manual, Rev. K
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Section 2.
System Specifications
The Oncore Pro Slide Stainer system employs a unique integration of hardware, software, and reagent chemistry
to provide full automation of immunohistochemical staining methods. This section provides an overview of the
instrument and details the technical specifications.
2.1.
Instrument Overview
Figure 1
1.
Slide Deck
holds 36 modules, a reagent rack, and 2 probe wash stations.
2.
X axis mechanism
moves the robotic arm from left to right.
3.
Y axis mechanism
carries the Z head assembly and moves the arm from front to back
4.
Z head Assembly
consists of 2 independent Z axes (Z1 and Z2) situated on the Y arm.
5.
Power Button
turns the instrument on/off.
6.
Door
controls access to the instrument.
7.
Linear Solenoid
locks the door.
8.
Safety Interlock
Switch
blocks unsafe access to the instrument while the robotic arm is in motion.
9.
Liquid Level Sensor
(Z1 only) detects the liquid level in the reagent vial and waste station during runtime.
The system will issue a warning when a reagent vial has insufficient volume or when a waste station is
overflowing.