Leica Biosystems ASP300 S - Manual (Page 15)

16 Leica ASP300 S
Overview – instrument components
1 – Basic instrument – processor module
2 – Basic instrument – reagent module
3 – Wax bath lids
4 – Retort lid
5 – Monitor
6 – Cover flap of the instrument console
7 – Instrument console with:
8 – Printer port
9 – Local alarm connection
10 – Remote alarm connection
11 – Disk drive
12 – Serial port
13 – Active carbon filter
14 – Condensate container
15 – Reagent containers (13 units)
16 – Collecting tray
17 – Paraffin drain spout
18 – Remote drain connection
19 – Retort
20 – Wax baths
21 – Cassette basket
22 – Lid for cassette basket
23 – Baffle plate
3. Instrument Components and Specifications
Instrument Components and Accessories
Three wax baths and the retort comprise the
infiltration module.
The touchscreen and the electronic components
are there.
The cassettes to be processed are stored in
three baskets (21), each of which can hold up to
100 cassettes.
The specimens are processed in the stainless
steel retort at the preselected pressure, vacuum,
and temperature conditions.
The reagent containers are located in the
reagent cabinet.