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Workstation Components
The following table provides a detailed description of the workstation components. The number
following each item corresponds to the numbered component locations illustrated in Figure 10-1.
Instrument Components
The following paragraphs describe each component in the instrument. The instrument contains
the optical and imaging systems and the mechanical tray and slide handling devices.
Workstation Components
Keyboard and Mouse
Œ
The workstation computer system includes a
keyboard, a mouse, and a mouse pad (collectively
represented by items Œ)
Monitor
Ž
The workstation computer system includes a color
monitor. The workstation computer (not shown) is
typically mounted on the back of the monitor.
Modem (or router)
The modem (or router, depending on configuration)
allows BD to communicate remotely to the device.
Printer
The laser printer is used to print a variety of reports.
The printer is connected to the workstation computer.
Workstation Cart
‘
The workstation components are placed on an
adjustable cart, which can be configured to suit the
needs of the laboratory.
Instrument Components
Input and Output
hopper doors
Trays to be processed are placed in the input hopper
(’), trays that are finished processing can be
removed from the output hopper (“).
Slide Trays
”
Slides are placed in special trays for processing; each
tray holds up to eight slides. The instrument holds up
to 36 trays in each of the hoppers.
Utility Shelf
•
The extendible utility shelf can hold up to 40 trays
filled with slides (30 pounds). This shelf is a temporary
storage area for loading and unloading trays.
Power Switch
This switch powers the instrument on (to the right) and
off (to the left). Use this switch only when directed by
BD Technical Service and Support.
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