Dako Autostainer - Manual (Page 45)

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Section 9 | Designing a Protocol
Protocol templates are defined as a sequential series of steps required to stain a microscope slide.
Each template is built by selecting the individual protocol steps listed under the Protocol Elements
column in the correct order to complete a staining protocol. Protocol templates can be saved for
future use.
The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen enables you to create a staining protocol template. An
unlimited number of protocol templates can be saved for future use.
The buttons on the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen are:
DELETE
STEP deletes a highlighted step from the protocol template displayed in the
Protocol Outline column.
NEW
TEMPLATE displays a blank Protocol Outline to build a new template.
GET
TEMPLATE retrieves an existing template.
SAVE saves a newly created or modified protocol template.
USE
TEMPLATE installs the template displayed in the Protocol Outline column and returns to
the Programming Grid.
CANCEL cancels any entries made and returns to the previous Programming Grid .
HELP displays information to aid in understanding and utilizing the features of the
Protocol Template Design screen.
REAGENT
VOLUME assigns a reagent dispense volume to a highlighted step (or to all steps if a
specific step has not been selected) in the Protocol Outline. The volume for
Rinse steps cannot be changed.