Dako Autostainer - Manual (Page 51)

Section 12
System Specifications
Hardware Specifications
Dako Autostainer
Dimensions
1.02m W x 0.69m D x 0.61m H
40" W x 27" D x 24" H
Weight 140 lb. (63.5 kg)
Electrical Requirements 120V 110/120V (±10%) 60Hz (±2Hz)
220V 220/240V (±10%) 50Hz (±2Hz)
Normal Operating Temperature 18°C – 26°C (64°F – 79°F)
Slide Rack Capacity
1 – 12 glass slides
Total Slide Capacity 1 – 48 glass slides
Reagent capacity 64 different reagents (15 mL/reagent vial)
Reagent dispense volumes 100, 150, 200, 400 and 600 µL
Reagent probe volume capacity 100 µL minimum, 1200 µL maximum
Computer Controller
Dako reserves the right to change the computer controller specifications at any time.
Computer specifications may vary.
Monitor 15”
color
Printer Color InkJet printer
Surge Protector 120 VAC, 15 Amps, 50/60 Hz
Software Specifications
Operating
System Windows ® 98, XP or equivalent.
Operating Logic Designed to calculate the most time-efficient sequence to complete a
programmed staining run.
Protocol Logic Flexible selection of steps including rinses. Maximum 35 protocol
steps (including rinse steps).
Idle Rinse Buffer is applied to slides during a staining run to keep specimens
wet when no reaction is occurring.
Rinse Default
Settings Buffer rinse every 30 minutes prior to the start of a run, when delayed
start is selected.
Buffer rinse every 30 minutes during a staining run.
Water rinse every 60 minutes after completion of run.
Default settings for time and the amount of buffer dispensed can be
changed by a Dako representative upon request.
Incubation Time Recommended minimum time is two minutes.
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