Eliminates reagent carryover problems and excessive wax temperatures Unique tissue processor directs the flow of all reagents, waxes and cleaning solutions to and from the processing chamber through a maintenance-free single rotary valve within a heated chamber.
Features:
Available as a tabletop or floor model
Equipped with an onboard computer operating system with color touch screen controls
Unique "bubbling" circulation feature forces fluid uniformly through the layers of tissue cassettes
Bubbling frequency is programmable to provide the proper amount of mixing without overstressing specimens
Tissue infiltration can be enhanced by separating tissue cassettes with row dividers and spring organizers
Ensures high-quality processing while minimizing operator involvement and cleaning time
Reagent Management
Reagent purge can be programmed to cycle automatically runs after removing processed specimens
At the end of the purge process, excess xylene vapor is removed from the reagent system through an activated charcoal filter
Since the filter is in an enclosed container, replacement is safe and easy
Operating System
For improved reagent quality management, the ATP1 computer automatically monitors the program status and selects the cleanest reagents based on past processing cycles
System can propose reagents that need to be changed and select the schedule accordingly without the user having to manually rearrange bottles
Quality management can be controlled by specific groups or by individual bottles
Optional dot matrix, 40-column printer can be connected to an RS-232 port
Reagent System
Fully enclosed reagent/pneumatic system's innovative design eliminates the need for overfill sensors to regulate retort filling and the potential escape of toxic fumes
Excess reagents are returned to the appropriate container through a unique bottle design in combination with the chamber overfill collection system
Activated charcoal filtering process and the enclosed pneumatic reagent system minimize exposure of laboratory personnel to noxious fumes
Safety
ATP1 quality control program monitors the concentration of each batch of reagents and displays a pass/fail report
Critical parameters, such as heaters, errors and alarm system status, are checked automatically by a diagnostic system
Results are displayed and the operator is alerted to replace reagents as needed
Computer lockout feature allows the user to program a security code for accessing the system
In the event of a power outage or instrument failure, an optional auto dialer modem can be used to alert appropriate personnel
Up to three emergency telephone numbers can be programmed in the optional auto dialer Up to three emergency telephone numbers can be programmed in the optional auto dialer
Specifications:
Capacity: 350 Cassettes
Solvent Processing Stations: 10
Volume: 2.5 to 3.0L
Temperature: Ambient to 113°±1°F (Ambient to 45°±1°C)
Paraffin Processing Station: 4 (plus 1 reserve)
Volume: 2.5 to 3.0L
Temperature: 122° to 140°±1°F (50° to 60°±1°C)
Purge Stations: 1 clearant; 1 dehydrant
Fluid Exchange: Adjustable bubble rate in single increment intervals
Pressure/Vacuum Process: 25–70KPa
Filtration: 2 charcoal filters
Display: Color VGA, 9.5 in. back-lit LCD Touchscreen
Dimensions:
Floor Model: 24L x 21W x 53H in. (60 x 53 x 134cm)
Bench Model: 24L x 42W x 31H in. (60 x 105 x 77cm)