Sakura Tissue-Tek Xpress x120, Operating Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.8 Revised 10/02/2012
set preprocessing time and/or the availability of
Retort #1.
NOTE: If not processing additional baskets or magazine
sets at this time, logging off the instrument is recommend-
ed (see “
Logging Off the System ” on page 4.5 for details).
This ensures that the next user must log on before
initiating a processing cycle, and helps maintain an
accurate history of processing by each user.
NOTE: As mentioned on page 4.4, processing will not
begin if no operator is logged in, there is insufficient
reagent in Retort #1, an error condition is present, the
robotic arm is in motion or is scheduled to move within the
next 30 seconds, or all retorts are occupied. As applica-
ble, the system will guide with prompts to take care of
these conditions. Refer to Section 8 Troubleshooting for
more details.
NOTE: Processing will not start if the left or right door is
ajar. An audible alarm indicating the doors are open will
sound to alert the user.
If the preprocessing SOLUTION EXPIRATION TIME is
reached, the following message is displayed (Figure 4-M)
and the Loading Station icon changes from blue to yellow.
Figure 4-M
Touch REPLACE after replacing the Pre-Processing
Solution, the loading station icon changes back to blue
and the SOLUTION EXPIRATION TIME is reset.
Touch
LATER to continue without replacing the Pre-
Processing Solution, the loading station icon remains
yellow and the above message is displayed every 10
minutes until the solution is replaced.
NOTE: Overuse of Pre-Processing Solution could lead to
tissue artifacts on the stained slide.
Process Monitoring
Figure 4-N
During a processing cycle, the Process Monitor screen
(Figure 4-N) provides a graphical display of the status of
each basket being processed. Icons shown in the
graphical display are illustrated and described below
Basket/Magazine Icon – represents a basket or
magazine set currently in processing. Each basket or
magazine set being processed is identified by a
system-assigned sequence number to aid in tracking.
Transfer Icon – indicates a basket or magazine set
is being transferred from one retort to the next.
Loading Station Icon (Empty) – indicates the
Loading Station is currently empty, and is ready to
accept a basket or magazine set.
Loading Station Icon (Wait) – indicates a basket or
magazine set is currently in the loading station, and
is undergoing preprocessing or awaiting transfer to
Retort #1 under control of the instrument’s
scheduling program.