Compass
™
Stainer Operator’s Manual page 13
The Compass Stainer should be handled with care. Prior to relocating the stainer, unload any items
which may spill or break. Shut down the stainer. Disconnect power to the unit by removal of the
power cord from the electrical outlet or the UPS, depending on your configuration.
If the stainer must be moved, it should be grasped and lifted by the bottom of the housing.
If the stainer is to be shipped to a new location, please contact Hologic Technical Support. (Refer to
Service Information, page 8.40.)
Storage and Handling Post Installation
The Compass Stainer may be stored where it is installed. Be sure to clean and maintain the stainer as
described in the Maintenance section of this manual, page 8.38.
Power on the Compass Stainer
WARNING:
Grounded Outlet, Moving Parts
The power switch to the stainer is located on the rear of the unit. Refer to Figure 8-3. Press the rocker
switch to the ON position. The interface will display software version and a message that the
mechanisms are initializing while the system starts up and then standby screen will appear when the
stainer is ready for use.
Note
: The Compass Stainer can be left ON or you can choose to power it down when not in use. For
shut down or extended shut down, see page 8.14.
The startup display shows the software versions of Master Controller software and IO Controller
Software. It also prompts the user to remove all sample slide racks from the system before the system
begins mechanism initialization.
When the user presses the ENTER key, the system assumes that there are no racks in the system and
that the user’s hand or fingers are not obstructing the path of the transport mechanism. While the
system initializes the transport mechanism, the transport mechanism can move across the UNLOAD
and LOAD stations. During normal operation of the system the transport arm never crosses from
UNLOAD to LOAD stations to avoid accidental obstruction by the user while loading or unloading a
sample rack.
COMPASS STAINER
HOST SW: 2.00
IOC SW: 0.85
REMOVE ALL RACKS
PRESS ENTER
COMPASS STAINER
ADD SLIDES AT
LOAD STATION,
THEN PRESS RUN.
Startup Display
Standby Display
