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HistoDream EW 

MM164-001-Operator Manual 

 

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-  Switch  on  the  PC  using  the  black  power  button  on  the  side  of  the  PC  and  the  DISPLAY  using  the  white 
“POWER” button on the back of the DISPLAY  
 
 

 

 
- When the PC is switched on, the MacroPATH Viewer software is launched  
 

6.4.1. Label 

 

 

 
For the explanations of the symbols, refer to chapter 1.1. 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for HistoDream EW

Page 1: ...HistoDreamEW EmbeddingWorkstation OperatorManual MM164 MILESTONE H E L P I N G P A T I E N T S ...

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Page 3: ...erator manual carefully and always keep it within reach for convenient and quick referencing For any clarification or request for assistance please contact our representative in your country You can also contact us directly at Milestone s r l Via Fatebenefratelli 1 5 24010 Sorisole BG Italy Tel 39 035 412 8264 Fax 39 035 575498 Website www milestonemed com e mail marketing milestonemedsrl com Read...

Page 4: ...operation 28 2 9 Reagents 29 2 10 Operating settings 29 2 11 Load wax 30 2 12 HistoDream EW settings 30 2 12 1 Set date and time 30 2 12 2 Temperature setting 31 2 12 3 Temperatures with a standalone cold module 31 2 12 4 Using the unit in manual mode 32 2 12 5 Automatic start up and shutdown programming 32 2 12 6 Programming holidays 33 3 USING HistoDream EW 34 3 1 Preparation 34 3 2 Operating sc...

Page 5: ... System and Keypad 51 6 5 USB bar code readers 53 6 6 Removable drawers for wax collection 53 6 7 Removable tray for cassettes 53 6 8 Tweezers 53 6 9 Heated tweezers 54 6 10 Magnification lens 56 7 RESOLUTION OF ANOMALIES 60 7 1 The power supply light does not switch on 60 7 2 Wax is not dispensed 60 7 3 Alarm messages 60 The manufacturer reserves the right to change and or improve specifications ...

Page 6: ... Biohazard pay attention when performing a procedure marked with this symbol as there is a biological contamination hazard Surfaces identified with this symbol have a hazardous temperature CE Logo this instrument complies with European Community directives IVD medical device according to directive 98 79 EC Symbol of the European WEEE directive 2002 96 EC electric electronic material do not dispose...

Page 7: ...stoDream EW MM164 001 Operator Manual 7 Surfaces identified by this symbol have a high temperature hazard The mark guarantees the unit is tested according the UL61010 1 and certified by INTERTEK Keep dry ...

Page 8: ...for the following operations Dissolve solid wax for specimen embedding and to keep it melted at the required temperature Fill the moulds where the tissue specimens have been placed with wax Heat and keep the temperatures of the moulds and tweezers The instrument is intended for laboratory use indoor use only Use of the equipment in manners other than specified may void the warranty provided by the...

Page 9: ...e models Dimensions Width Depth Height 345mm 13 6 641mm 25 2 405mm 15 9 Weight 20 5 kg 45 2lb Adjustable temperature ranges Wax cavity from 40 C 104 F to 70 C 158 F Work area from 40 C 104 F to 70 C 158 F Thermal chambers for moulds and cassettes from 40 C 104 F to 70 C 158 F Optional heated tweezers from 60 C 140 F to 75 C 167 F Wax cavity capacity 5L Cooling point 5 C 41 F Fuses 100 120 V 2 x T1...

Page 10: ...th Height 335mm 13 2 623mm 24 5 395mm 15 6 Weight 24 5 kg 54lb Adjustable temperature range From 0 C 32 F to 12 C 10 4 F Capacity 60 moulds Cold plate size Width Depth 375mm 14 8 307mm 12 1 Fuses 110 120 V 2 x T10A 220 240 V 2 x T6 3A 100V 2XT10A Sound Pressure 45 dB A at a distance of 1m from the unit Pollution degree 2 Overvoltage category II Floor loading requirements 150 kg m2 Recommended envi...

Page 11: ...emovable trays capacity for 3 racks 300 cassettes Thermal chambers for cassettes Width Depth Height Dimensions 275mm 10 9 170mm 6 7 180mm 7 1 Capacity 400 moulds 1 4 Transport and storage conditions Transport and storage conditions from 20 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F Operating conditions from 15 C 59 F to 26 C 78 8 F at a 60 maximum relative humidity Altitude up to 2000m above sea level Indoor use only Be...

Page 12: ... best known laboratory practice when operating the instrument The Competent Authority who owns the instrument has the primary responsibility for incidents due to operations on the instrument performed without attending personnel in charge of use or repairs Only use the reagents listed in chapter 1 7 Compatible reagents to avoid damaging the instrument Failure to comply with the instructions might ...

Page 13: ...ction it must only be used in a controlled electromagnetic environment This means that transmitters such as mobile phones must not be used in close proximity of the instruments In the event of malfunctions and or servicing please turn off the instrument and contact your local dealer ...

Page 14: ...chapter 1 1 1 7 Compatible reagents Histology wax DO NOT USE REAGENTS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE In case of doubts please contact application milestonemedsrl com Do not use any solvents acids chlorine based reagents aggressive reagents HistoDream TM for use only connected to HistoDream DM Dispensing Module ...

Page 15: ...Clean and disinfect all parts of the equipment according to the manufacturer s specifications 5 Dispose of all electric and electronic parts of the equipment Complying with directive 2012 19 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE the separate collection environmental managed of equipment is mandatory It is necessary to retu...

Page 16: ...re in a cool dry space using a tightly closed container Vapours may collect in empty containers Therefore empty containers should be treated as hazardous waste Waste material should be disposed of in an approved incinerator or in a designated landfill site in compliance with all provincial and local government regulation Certain reagents may have effects on health and cause environmental pollution...

Page 17: ...n 81kg 178 57lb cardboard box sized as follows Width 1200mm 47 24 Height 500mm 19 68 Depth 800mm 31 49 Unit dimensions Width 1020mm 40 15 Min height 405mm 15 94 Max height 680mm 26 77 with open wax cavity Depth 641mm 25 23 Dimensions of the space required to position the unit add 10cm for each side to the unit s dimensions Width 1040mm 40 94 Height 690mm 27 16 Depth 651mm 25 62 HistoDream EW is a ...

Page 18: ...z 2 HistoDream DM Dispensing Module 100 120V 50 60Hz 3 HistoDream TM Thermal Module 100 120V 50 60Hz HistoDream EW Embedding Workstation 100V REF 500000 TJ 1 HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module 100V 2 HistoDream DM Dispensing Module 100 120V 50 60Hz 3 HistoDream TM Thermal Module 100 120V 50 60Hz All modules can be purchased separately refer to chapter 6 The cold embedding module and the dispensin...

Page 19: ...nsing Module Power supply cable 1 HistoDream DM Dispensing Module excess wax collection drawers 2 HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module Cold module 1 HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module Power supply cable 1 HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module Control cable 1 HistoDream TM Thermal Module Thermal module 1 HistoDream TM Thermal Module Cover 1 ...

Page 20: ...dule F F power supply cable 1 HistoDream TM Thermal Module R R power supply cable 1 HistoDream TM Thermal Module Sensor connection cable 1 Wax dispensing pedal with cable 1 Wax scraper 1 USB key containing Operator manual in electronic format Recovery software for PC of HistoDream TS see chapter 6 4 For the optional parts see Chapter 6 The pictures are only an example ...

Page 21: ...ure the power supply requirements on the label match the laboratory supply voltage Power supply line needs to have a ground connection Class I device Power supply line protection 115V version miniature circuit breaker curve C 15A differential 30mA 230V version miniature circuit breaker curve C 10A differential 30mA It is required A power supply socket for the cold module only An auxiliary socket f...

Page 22: ...m CM Cold Embedding Module can be installed on the left or right side whichever you prefer Connect the cables according to the diagram 1 Pedal cable to be connected to the HistoDream DM Dispensing Module by screwing the metal ring nut labelled with FOOT SWITCH 1 4 HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module HistoDream DM Dispensing Module HistoDream TM Thermal Module 2 5 3 5 ...

Page 23: ...dule to be connected to HistoDream DM Dispensing Module labelled with DISPENSING CONSOLE and CRYOCONSOLE 4 Sensor connection cable of HistoDream DM Dispensing Module to be connected to HistoDream TM Thermal Module Connecting the cables in the wrong position may trip thermal protectors HistoDream DM Dispensing Module HistoDream TM Thermal Module HistoDream DM Dispensing Module HistoDream CM Cold Em...

Page 24: ...with ground connection to electrical sockets The power switches of HistoDream DM Dispensing Module and HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module are located at the rear of the units Final configuration Also connect the heated tweezers to the dispensing module if ordered as an optional part refer to chapter 6 9 HistoDream DM Dispensing Module HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module ...

Page 25: ...ry s electrical sockets 2 6 Installation of unassembled parts The only module ready for use is HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module HistoDream TM Thermal Module installation Place the two removable trays into the HistoDream TM Thermal Module if required Fit the white HistoDream TM Thermal Module cover by lifting it up and sliding it under the cavity as follows If the cold module and the dispensing ...

Page 26: ...HistoDream EW MM164 001 Operator Manual 26 HistoDream DM Dispensing Module installation Slide the two white excess wax collection drawers into the appropriate housings as pictured ...

Page 27: ...les 12 Wax removal grates 13 LED light Wax cavity Carefully close the wax tank cover No recycled wax may be used in the HistoDream DM Dispensing Module due to the contamination risk Poor wax quality may lead to blockage Use suitable wax Topping up with different wax may cause breakages in wax blocks It is recommended to always use the same type of wax Top up the wax carefully The cover must always...

Page 28: ...t alarm conditions that have occurred The red LED indicates that there is an alarm Switches on or off the light of the injection nozzle The green LED indicates that the light is on Starts and stops the cold module Green LED the cold module has reached the preset temperature Red LED the cold module is off Flashing green LED the cold module is starting up Flashing red LED the cold module is disconne...

Page 29: ...reen opens SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the desired interface language Once selected press the ENTER key to confirm TEMPER SELECTION CELSIUS Use the UP or DOWN keys to select the CELSIUS or FAHRENHEIT temperature units and press ENTER to confirm the selection DATE FORMAT EUROPEAN FORMAT Use the UP or DOWN keys to select the date format European format DD MM day m...

Page 30: ...ating screen press the CLOCK SET key and the following screen opens TUESDAY 31 03 19 HH MM SS 11 15 48 The day of the week in this example Tuesday flashes Use the UP or DOWN keys to change the day if required and press ENTER to confirm your selection The first digit of the date then starts flashing Note that the date format may be DAY MONTH YEAR or MONTH DAY YEAR depending on whether the European ...

Page 31: ...eit WAX 60 140 AREA 60 140 VALVE indirectly heated by the tube 62 144 FRONT CHAMBER cassettes 62 144 REAR CHAMBER moulds 62 144 DUCT This is a tube conveying wax from the storage cavity to the solenoid valve 62 144 COLD MODULE 10 14 AUXILIARY TWEEZERS 62 144 2 12 3 Temperatures with a standalone cold module If the cold module operates as a standalone unit the temperature is adjusted via the potent...

Page 32: ...MONDAY to FRIDAY Day of the week for different setting DAY by DAY Use the UP or DOWN keys to change the value for starting up or operating the unit if required and press ENTER to confirm your selection and move to the next value Once the start time has been set the options for the unit shutdown time are displayed on the screen MON FRI END 17 30 TIMER OFF HH MM Proceed in the same way to set the ti...

Page 33: ...ON 00 00 DD MM Use the UP DOWN and ENTER keys to set the day and month or the month and day if the American format was selected in which the unit must not start automatically i e the pause start time Press ENTER for each value to confirm the settings Use the UP DOWN and ENTER keys to set the pause end time i e the day and month after which the unit activates again with the programmed operating tim...

Page 34: ...ting Press the UP or DOWN keys to display the following temperatures in sequence WAX wax holding temperature in the cavity AREA work area temperature VALVE solenoid valve temperature indirectly heated by the tube FRONT CHAMBER temperature of the chamber for storing the cassettes ready for embedding REAR CHAMBER temperature of the chamber for storing the moulds ready for embedding DUCT temperature ...

Page 35: ...ropriate position for the size of the moulds to be filled e g if Supermega cassettes and related moulds are used 3 3 2 Wax flow The wax flow can be adjusted by turning the knob above the injection nozzle The flow has three levels For maximum flow rate turn the knob so that the larger circle is at the top as pictured For medium flow rate turn the knob counter clockwise so that the middle circle is ...

Page 36: ...nd the cooling point The work area temperature can be adjusted between 40 C 104 F and 70 C 158 F refer to chapter 2 12 2 Temperature setting Around the work area there are grooves and two drainage holes to quickly drain any excess wax 3 3 4 Wax collection drawers Below the work area there are two collection drawers for excess wax that are indirectly heated when the unit is on ...

Page 37: ...lten the specimen can be adjusted as required Finally the mould can be quickly filled with wax 3 3 6 Work area lighting A LED light system provides consistent diffused lighting in the embedding area and cooling point This assures an optimal view of the dispensing process and tissue position The light can be turned on by pressing the corresponding LIGHT button on the keypad The brightness of the li...

Page 38: ...m EW MM164 001 Operator Manual 38 3 3 7 Tweezer containers A maximum of 8 tweezers can be housed in the tweezer housing holes 3 3 8 Wax scraper Use the wax scraper to remove any residual wax from the instrument ...

Page 39: ...ne has developed an automatic cleaning up system HistosMATE For further information refer to www milestonemedsrl com or contact our local distributor Moulds and tweezers not heated can be cleaned in HistosMATE 4 3 Daily The wax collection drawers must be checked every day and must be emptied at least daily or whenever they are full To avoid contamination do not re use the wax collected in these dr...

Page 40: ... Personal protection system compliant with standard EN 374 and Directive 89 686 EEC Antibacterial mask for surgical operating theatre use and white coat Personal protection system compliant with standard EN 149 Grade FFP3D and Directive 89 686 EEC 5 2 HistoDream EW cleaning up Strictly follow the instructions below to properly perform the cleaning up procedure For further information please email ...

Page 41: ...outflow holes use a cotton pad Regularly empty the wax collection drawers Emptying frequency may vary depending on use but is strongly recommended at least once a day If the wax collection drawers are not emptied according to the previous instructions excess wax will flow into the instrument and may damage it Removing any wax from the excess wax collection drawers is made much easier by covering t...

Page 42: ... 6 2 HistoDream CM Cold Module REF DESCRIPTION IMAGE 500001 HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module 220 240V 50 60Hz 500001 TB HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module 110 120V 50 60Hz 500001 TJ HistoDream CM Cold Embedding Module 100V 50 60Hz 6 3 HistoDream TM Thermal Module REF DESCRIPTION IMAGE 500003 HistoDream TM Thermal Module 220 240V 50 60Hz To be connected only to REF 500002 HistoDream DM Dispensi...

Page 43: ...g system Tracking system including MacroPATH Viewer software and 2D bar code reader Technical specifications DISPLAY Size 12 inch widescreen Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel Touchscreen multi touch capacitive Brightness 400 cd m2 Speaker built in The POWER button and the screen settings buttons are located on the back of the DISPLAY ...

Page 44: ...Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C 1 HDMI 1 headphone microphone jack 1 Micro SD card slot Wireless WIFI Dual Band 802 11ac Bluetooth 5 0 Power Supply 100 240V 50 60Hz 120W max two power supplies one for Display and one for PC To proceed with installation check for all the parts making up the HistoDream TS tracking system Display CODE 500033 and PC CODE 500027 supplied already assembled and mounted on suppo...

Page 45: ...supplied with PC power supply 115V PC power supply cable CODE 500034 2D USB bar code reader CODE 102011A The barcode reader is set by default in country mode U S To change the setting follow the procedure indicated in the manual supplied with the barcode reader USB key CODE 500038 containing MacroPATH pro x 5 FREE software Operating system image software Label with Product key to get a new license...

Page 46: ...ct the power supply cable to the power supply marked in yellow connect the power supply to the power supply inlet on the back of the display and marked in yellow PC Connect the power supply cable to the power supply marked in green connect the power supply to the power supply inlet on the side of the PC and marked in green ...

Page 47: ...B ports of the PC on the right or left side Rear overview of HistoDream TS tracking system connections Carefully place HistoDream TS tracking system on top of one of the HistoDream EW modules on the right or left side Plug the two HistoDream TS tracking system power supply cables into the electrical sockets ...

Page 48: ... using the black power button on the side of the PC and the DISPLAY using the white POWER button on the back of the DISPLAY When the PC is switched on the MacroPATH Viewer software is launched 6 4 1 Label For the explanations of the symbols refer to chapter 1 1 ...

Page 49: ...Dream TS tracking system workstation is able to display the same images when entering the file name Milestone strongly recommends the following procedures to be carried out by your local Network IT Manager Before proceeding with the following instructions the PC with the licensed MacroPATH software installed under the grossing hood and the PC with MacroPATH Viewer installed in HistoDream TS tracki...

Page 50: ...or bar code reader Special characters such as or _ can be used as separators When performing a manual entry press the enter key At this point a comparison can be made between the specimens being embedded and the specimens prepared during grossing with MacroPATH installed under the hood To carry out any edits on the images such as adding notes sections etc a MacroPATH software licence must be avail...

Page 51: ... you wish to change the language Follow these instructions to change the language of the Operating System enter Windows Settings and click Time Language on the left hand menu click Region Language click Add a language choose the desired language from the displayed menu and click Next and Install in the message after that Spanish is chosen in the example below when installation is complete the chos...

Page 52: ...HistoDream EW MM164 001 Operator Manual 52 reboot the PC and the newly chosen language will be set in the operating system ...

Page 53: ...al supplied with the barcode reader 6 6 Removable drawers for wax collection CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE 500008 Removable right drawer in HistoDream DM Dispensing Module 500009 Removable left drawer in HistoDream DM Dispensing Module 6 7 Removable tray for cassettes CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE 500037 Removable tray for cassette positioning in HistoDream TM Thermal Module 6 8 Tweezers CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE ...

Page 54: ...ally heated tweezers with 1mm tips 500006 Electrically heated tweezers with 2mm tips 500007 Electrically heated tweezers with 4mm tips It is recommended to adhere to the following instructions for use Maximum consumption 6W Only heated tweezers supplied by Milestone may be connected Connection position ...

Page 55: ...ge to the insulating layer Regularly check the insulating layer of the heating element In the event of damage email technical support at customersupport milestonemedsrl com If heated tweezers are used to handle metal parts such as moulds make sure you only touch them with the end tips of the tweezers avoiding any contact with the heating element Failure to comply with this indication may cause a d...

Page 56: ...nser arm and fitting a new cover with the magnifying glass To proceed with installation the following tools should be available on site scissors Phillips screwdrivers a set of Allen wrenches a small mirror an angle screwdriver Remove the black ring seal from the grey knob unscrew the knob and remove it Perform installation with the unit switched off to avoid any accidental burns ...

Page 57: ...he white plate below as shown in the photo sequence Unscrew the 2 screws securing the white cover to the dispenser arm and remove the cover Reinsert at least one screw and place the new cover with the lens Then tighten the first screw insert the second screw and tighten it Position of the screws securing the white cover to the dispenser arm ...

Page 58: ...rator Manual 58 Reposition the white plate underneath and tighten it with 4 screws then fit the grey knob adjusting the wax flow Place the black ring seal onto the grey knob Tighten the screw of the grey knob on the flat surface ...

Page 59: ...W MM164 001 Operator Manual 59 Turn the black knob to move the lens forward backward and rotate the arm to the left for height adjustment up down Before using the lens remove the grey protection final configuration ...

Page 60: ... properly adjusted refer to chapter 3 3 2 Wax flow Alternatively operate the pedal and or the operating lever to see which of the two systems is not working 7 3 Alarm messages In the event of technical failures that may damage the unit during operation one of the following messages will be displayed on the screen SAFETY STOP Indicates that the system has stopped automatically due to excessive temp...

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Page 64: ...marketing milestonemedsrl com www milestonemed com Via Fatebenefratelli 1 5 24010 Sorisole BG Italy Tel 39 035 4128264 Fax 39 035 575498 Milestone Srl ...

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