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This chapter contains information on maximizing the performance of the scanner and the quality of its
images by following a regular maintenance schedule.
CAUTION:
When cleaning and servicing a scanner with the access door open, to prevent injury to the
operator that can occur when a scan is initiated, first press the main power switch on the back of the
scanner to the Off (0) position and disconnect the power cord to the scanner.
Maintenance Schedule
Call Leica Biosystems Technical Services for assistance if any maintenance task cannot be performed or indicates problems.
How Often
Task
How To
Daily
Restart scanner controller service
to initialize the scanner and put the
stage in the home position.
See
”Restart the Scanner Controller Service” on page 41.
Daily
Perform Presnap to optimize tissue
finder for the macro image.
“Perform a Presnap” on page 41.
Daily
Verify display function
Open a slide image in Aperio ImageScope DX to verify that the monitors
are working properly. Verify that there are no flickering or artifacts on the
display and no damage to the display.
Monthly
Clean objective
“Clean the Objective” on page 42.
Monthly
Set line camera gains
“Set Line Camera Gains” on page 41.
Monthly
Clean slide tray on stage
“Cleaning the Slide Tray on the Stage” on page 43.
Monthly
Verify the scanner control/viewing
station hard disk space and integrity
Ensure there is at least 100GB or 20% of the total capacity free on the
hard disk.
Monthly
Clean scanner cover, internal
system, slide tray, AutoLoader and
AutoLoader racks.
“Clean the Scanner” on page 43.
Monthly
Verify display function/monitor check See the viewing station maintenance chapter in the
Aperio AT2 DX
System Overview.
Every six-months
Recalibrate AutoLoader slide-in-rack
sensor
“Recalibrate the AutoLoader Slide-in-Rack Sensor” on page 44.
Once a year
Schedule annual maintenance visit by
Leica Biosystems Technical Services.
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Quality Control and
Maintenance
