Hologic ThinPrep, Operator'S Manual

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Imager Duo Operator’s Manual 3.1
C h a p t e r T h r e e
Operation of the Imager Duo
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
For Operators using a Server at a non-imaging site, see also Chapter 10, Remote
Site Server User’s Guide, for an operation overview.
Routine operation of the Imager Duo System consists of powering on the moni-
tor, the Image Processor Controller and the Imaging Station, loading prepared
cassettes of slides and starting the slide processing function. At the conclusion
of slide processing, slide cassettes are removed from the Imaging Station. A
Slide Processing Event Log, visible on the user interface during slide process-
ing, indicates which slide(s) may require further operator attention.
At any time during slide processing, the operator may interrupt and resume
batch processing or interrupt and cancel processing.
System database queries may be viewed and printed while processing a batch.
(Refer to “Operation of the Software Menu” on page 4.1)
If necessary, the equipment may be shut down, following a prescribed
sequence. (Refer to Shutting Down the Image Processor on page 3.29.)
Refer to Figure 3-1 for a diagram of a typical batch process.
Note:
Review Scopes are connected to the Server during slide screening ses-
sions by the Cytotechnologists (CTs). If the Imaging System is to be shut
down, the CTs need to be notified in order to save slide data prior to los-
ing the communication connection. Preferably, any equipment shut
down should be planned to occur during off hours.
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