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 Stainer Operator’s Manual                                              page 7

Storage/Transportation Conditions

Temperature

10-40°C (50 to 102

o

F) 

Humidity

15-80% non-condensing

Pressure

28”-32” (70-80 mm) of Hg

Functional Capabilities

Number of Stations

24

Dedicated Stations

2: one Load Station and one Unload Station

Reagent Stations

22

Reagent Volume

350 - 360 ml

Number of Programs Up to 15

Steps in a Program

Up to 35

Step Duration

10 seconds up to 99 Minutes 59 Seconds per step
(programmable in 1 second increments)

Simultaneous Processing

Up to 4 reagent racks at a time

Installation Category

In reference to Installation category as defined in UL 61010-1 standard, the Compass Stainer products 
are categorized as Category II systems.

Pollution Degree

In reference to Pollution Degree as defined in UL 61010-1 standard, the Compass Stainer products are 
categorized as Pollution Degree 2

SAFETY, EMI AND EMC STANDARDS

This system has been built and tested in accordance with the following safety regulations on 
electrical measuring, control, regulating and laboratory devices: IEC 61010 – 1, 2nd Edition.

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Страница 1: ...ainer Operator s Manual For Use With Version 1 x y Software US English AW 18006 001 Hologic Inc 250 Campus Drive Marlborough MA 01752 USA Tel 1 800 442 9892 1 508 263 2900 Fax 1 508 229 2795 Web www h...

Страница 2: ...ologic 250 Campus Drive Marlborough Massachusetts 01752 United States of America Although this guide has been prepared with every precaution to ensure accuracy Hologic assumes no liability for any err...

Страница 3: ...s 6 Storage Transportation Conditions 7 Functional Capabilities 7 Installation Category 7 Pollution Degree 7 Safety EMI and EMC Standards 7 Compass Stainer System Hazards 8 Symbols Used On the Instrum...

Страница 4: ...hield 15 Transport Arm Mechanism 15 USB Data Port 16 Keypad 16 OPERATION 19 Operating Procedure Overview 19 Run a Program 19 Start a Run Single Rack 19 Pause or Stop a Run 21 Completion of a Run 22 Ru...

Страница 5: ...as needed 39 Changing the Fuses as needed 39 SERVICE INFORMATION 40 Corporate Address 40 Business Hours 40 Customer Service 40 Technical Support 40 Protocol for Returned Goods 41 ORDERING INFORMATION...

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Страница 7: ...ins of samples mounted on glass slides This bench top unit contains 24 stations Specific functions of some of these stations are as follows The stations are organized in a circular fashion and are num...

Страница 8: ...istics Dimensions Width 32 81 cm Additional required clearance 6 15 cm Depth 31 79 cm Additional required clearance 6 15 cm Height 16 41 cm Additional required clearance 12 30 cm Weight Actual Weight...

Страница 9: ...ds per step programmable in 1 second increments Simultaneous Processing Up to 4 reagent racks at a time Installation Category In reference to Installation category as defined in UL 61010 1 standard th...

Страница 10: ...ber Indicates the manufacturer s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identi fied ISO 15223 1 Medical devices Symbols to be used with medi cal device labeling and informa tion to be...

Страница 11: ...er so that the medical device can be identified ISO 15223 1 Medical devices Symbols to be used with medi cal device labeling and informa tion to be supplied Section 5 1 6 On power To indicate connecti...

Страница 12: ...al precautions should be followed Disposal The system or the parts of the system must be disposed of according to prevailing local applicable regulations Disposal of the Instrument Disposal of Waste E...

Страница 13: ...r customers Hologic strives to reuse Hologic devices subassemblies and components whenever possible When reuse is not appropriate Hologic will ensure the waste material is properly disposed of Manufac...

Страница 14: ...configured with the optional UPS uninterruptable power supply the UPS will be plugged into the electrical outlet and the stainer plugged into the UPS Be sure the table or bench where the stainer is l...

Страница 15: ...ion 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 c...

Страница 16: ...f the stainer is to be taken out of service remove any items that may be on board and close the fume shield Press the On Off switch on the rear of the stainer to OFF Completely remove power to the sta...

Страница 17: ...service mode to obtain the clearest text based on User s viewing angle Fume Shield The cover helps minimize the reagent fumes escaping to the ambient air It also allows the user to observe the progre...

Страница 18: ...in the system memory are erased except for Program 1 ThinPrep Imaging protocol and only the programs in the USB Flash Drive are loaded Keypad The Compass Stainer uses a membrane style keypad with 20 k...

Страница 19: ...y been created and to edit programs that have previously been stored SVC SERVICE This key provides access to various functions for servicing and troubleshooting the system Access to the Service Mode F...

Страница 20: ...xiting the RUN mode or can initiate a PAUSE or CANCEL the run Once the run is completed for all the racks that are running the system will enter the Standby Mode Several examples of display and keypad...

Страница 21: ...sts in the system memory the system will prompt for pressing the ENTER key to continue The system initializes the mechanisms and the rack will be picked up within next 10 seconds The processing will b...

Страница 22: ...the program once the user presses ENTER The transport mechanism is initialized first and MOVING THE RACK message is displayed Once the rack is at a station the run time status is displayed as follows...

Страница 23: ...ay extend the station times of the racks being processed at the current stations While initiating a Pause if the transport mechanism motion removing a rack rotating to another station with or without...

Страница 24: ...essing ENTER can the system begin the next run When the user presses the ENTER key after removing the rack the transport mechanism is re initialized and the Standby Screen is displayed Run Multiple Ra...

Страница 25: ...time to process additional racks and not adversely affect the racks already in progress In those situations the new rack may not start processing immediately and its processing may be delayed until th...

Страница 26: ...WAITING _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ RUN ANOTHER RACK STOP PAUSE CANCEL R S ST PT 1 04 06 26 00 25 55 2 01 00 46 00 43 20 _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ RUN ANOTHER RACK STOP PAUSE...

Страница 27: ...leted as explained previously but while a completed rack is waiting to be removed the system will continue to process other racks if they are already running and place subsequent racks in the last ava...

Страница 28: ...are implied and are always added in the Program A valid Station Number value is between 1 and 22 Duration The time duration for a step ranges from 10 seconds 00 10 to 99 minutes and 59 seconds 99 59...

Страница 29: ...de pressing the Down Arrow key automatically creates a blank entry for entering a new step in the program In Review Mode when the last step of the program being reviewed is displayed and the user pres...

Страница 30: ...S or Normal and Fast Exit Speed values Enter a program number 1 15 Program 1 is pre loaded and cannot be edited or deleted The system searches for the selected program The following screen is displaye...

Страница 31: ...meters need numerical entry followed by ENTER key The other three parameters Criticality Dipping and Exit Speed are selected by pressing 0 or 1 key for desired value The ENTER key can be used to go fr...

Страница 32: ...in the same manner as if a new step was being programmed as explained above however the previously saved parameter values of the step are displayed The user can navigate the steps by pressing up or d...

Страница 33: ...st be entered or a system warning appears When all fields for the inserted step are complete press the arrow to review any steps remaining in the program If editing was made to the program during a re...

Страница 34: ...the Review Mode the user can erase the existing program from the memory by pressing the CLEAR key To exit the review mode and go back to the standby screen the user can press STOP WARNING DELETING CA...

Страница 35: ...the keys to adjust the contrast and then press STOP to save the setting and exit Agitation Agitation utility allows the user to select the number of dips and the agitation stroke height during run Th...

Страница 36: ...will import or export together Individual protocols cannot be selected and moved Note that the Import function will overwrite any protocols already on the system The storage capacity of the USB flash...

Страница 37: ...exported to a USB drive and then the same drive is used again for export the old program OLD_PROG RSF should be deleted off the drive first Otherwise the program files keep appending to the end of th...

Страница 38: ...prompts you to enter it again If the numbers don t match an error message is displayed If the two numbers are the same the new password will be saved It must then be entered correctly whenever the ope...

Страница 39: ...ress 1 to view the event log Use the arrows to scroll through the event log Press STOP to exit 1 VIEW EVENT LOG MAKE A SELECTION USE TO SCROLL THROUGH EVENT LOG PRESS STOP TO EXIT R1 S22 03 00 01624 3...

Страница 40: ...lly Turn off the stainer when cleaning The stainer should always be disconnected from the main power supply when cleaning particularly if flammable solvents are used Use only minimal quantities of cle...

Страница 41: ...old or laboratory cleaners as needed Charcoal Filter Replacement Once every 6 months or as needed The charcoal filter is located in the back of the unit as shown in Figure 8 3 Lift the old filter to r...

Страница 42: ...to the attention of Customer Service at 508 229 2795 Warranty A copy of Hologic s limited warranty and other terms and conditions of sale may be obtained by contacting Customer Service at the numbers...

Страница 43: ...852 3748 7700 Netherlands 0800 022 6782 Australia 61 2 9888 8000 Norway 800 155 64 Austria 0800 291 919 Portugal 800 841 034 Belgium 0800 773 78 Spain 900 994 197 Denmark 8088 1378 South Africa 0800...

Страница 44: ...rvice Product orders which include standing orders are placed through Customer Service by phone during business hours at 1 800 442 9892 Option 5 or 508 263 2900 Orders can also be faxed to the attenti...

Страница 45: ...1 50077 013 Fuse pack of 2 fuses 5x20mm T Semko 1 A 1 50080 001 Line Cord USA Canada 1 50081 001 Line Cord Europe 1 50083 001 Line Cord England 1 MAN 06370 001 Operator Manual for Compass Stainer 1 P...

Страница 46: ...rating Investigate the cause for overload and correct the problem before re starting the system Display does not power up Communication between host and the Display controller not working or Display...

Страница 47: ...10 Critical Distilled or Instrument Feed Water IFW a Replace after every 4 racks 6 01 00 Critical ThinPrep Rinse Solution 7 00 30 Non critical Distilled or Instrument Feed Water IFW a 8 00 30 Critical...

Страница 48: ...LOAD UNLOAD 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 1 4 95 alcohol 95 alcohol 95 alcohol 95 alcohol 95 alcohol 95 alcohol 100 alcohol 100 alcohol 100 alcohol Xylene Xylene Xylene EA solution Orange G solution...

Страница 49: ...13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 UNLOAD 22 21 2 0 1 9 1 8 17 1 6 1 5 LOAD UNLOAD 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 1 4 Worksheet for stain protocols This worksheet is intended for phot...

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