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Table 3: Carousel and Rotor Information
Only the following slide staining carousels or cytocentrifuge rotor can be used in this instrument. Each
should be used following the instructions in this manual or the Cytopro Applications Manual (RP-517).
Rotor/Carousel
Maximum
RPM
Maximum Capacity
Maximum Sample Volume
12-Slide Carousel (AC-195)
1000 rpm
12 each, 26 mm x 76 mm (1
x 3 inch) microscope slides
N/A
30-Slide Carousel (AC-196)
1000 rpm
30 each, 26 mm x 76 mm (1
x 3 inch) microscope slides
N/A
Cytopro Cytocentrifuge
Rotor (AC-160)
2000 rpm
8 each, standard
chambers, plus slides
8 each, Cytopro Magnum
chambers, plus slides
Up to 600 µL*
Up to 6 mL*
*Do not overfill cytocentrifuge chambers. See Cytopro Applications Manual or Methods Manual for detailed
instructions and warnings.
Table 4: Approximate Stain Consumption (mL)
The following table provides an estimate of the volume of stain used per staining cycle when running a full
12-slide carousel when running the default settings programed on the instrument.
NOTE:
The values in parentheses provide an estimate of the volume of stain used per staining cycle when
running a full 30-slide carousel.
Stain
Stain Mode
Cleaning Mode
Progressive 1
Regressive 1
System Clean
Carousel Clean
Stain A (EA-50)
12.8 (23.4)
20.5 (38.7)
0.0
0.0
Stain B (Orange G)
11.2 (20.3)
19.0 (35.6)
0.0
0.0
Stain C (Bluing Agent) 10.6 (21.1)
16.8 (33.4)
0.0
0.0
Stain D (Hematoxylin)
12.8 (23.7)
24.0 (45.8)
0.0
0.0
Stain E (Alchohol)
30.3 (60.4)
51.4 (102.6)
3.0
0.0
Stain F (Acid Alchohol) 4.1 (5.6)
8.7 (14.7)
3.4
7.5
Table 5: Explanation of Symbols
Symbol
Description
Alternating Current (AC)
Authorized Representative in the European Community
Batch Code
Biological Hazards (Biological Risks)
Catalog Number (Model Number)
