Sakura Histo-Tek VP1 User Manual

2. Explanation of Terms and Index
8-17
Term (in alphabetical
order)
Explanation
Reference page
Mix
The reagent in the retort is mixed with repeated pumped out/in.
P. 5-8
P/V
The retort is pressurized and vacuumed repeatedly.
P. 5-8
UPS
A spare power supply that supplies the power from the instrument to operate the
battery in the event of power outage or other power failure.
P. 1-18
Warm-up Time
The retort is preheated for this time before cleaning.
P. 3-1
Warm Water Flush
Warm Water Flush is to wash away the precipitate build-up that forms in the tubing
when neutral buffered formalin is used.
P. 3-2
Runs
A management method that can be set for managing solutions. A desired value
between 1 and 99 can be set.
P. 5-5
Export Data
"Station configurations, solution name lists, tissue processing programs, retort
cleaning programs, program name lists, tissue processing results, cleaning results,
solution exchange results, instrument settings, solution usage statuses, parts
usage statuses and error logs" are exported to the USB flash drive connected to
the instrument.
Cassettes
A management method that can be set for managing solutions. A desired number
of cassettes can be set between 1 and 9,999.
P. 5-5
Activated carbon filter
This filter is used to adsorb gases generating inside the instrument.
P. 1-10
Drying Process
The interior of the retort is dried.
Manager Password
A password needed to use the instrument in day-to-day operations.
P. 1-21
Management Method
A method by which to manage solution exchange. Four methods are available:
"Runs/Days/Cassettes/NONE." Note that "Cassettes" cannot be set for cleaning
solution stations.
P. 5-5
Specimen Protection
Operation to pump-in reagent to the retort when the instrument stops during tissue
processing, to protect the specimens being processed from becoming dry.
Experiment No.
Number assigned to identify each tissue processing.
P. 2-7
Automatic Transfer
Solution is automatically transferred to the subsequent solution stations one by
one, within the same solution group.
P. 4-1
Endtime
Date/time the tissue processing ended.
P. 6-3
Predicted Endtime
Date/time the tissue processing is predicted to end. A predicted endtime is
specified when a program is created or edited.
P. 5-8
Reset Solution Usage
Information
To clear solution usage information.
P. 4-2
Cleaning
The following types of cleaning are performed:
 Use xylene or alcohol to clean the retort of deposits of paraffin or solution.
 Use warm water to flush the tubing of the instrument of precipitate build-ups.
(Warm Water Flush)
P. 3-1
Total Mixing
The entire volume of solution in the retort is pumped out/in.
P. 1-21
Solution Configuration
Setting
To set the details of each solution group.
P. 5-3
Immediate Start
To start tissue processing immediately.
P. 2-7
Delayed Start
A function to start tissue processing according to the predicted endtime.
P. 2-7
Delayed Processing
The instrument waits and starts tissue processing so that it will end at the predicted
endtime.
P. 2-10
Days
A management method that can be set for managing solutions. A desired value
between 1 and 99 days can be set.
P. 5-5
PUMP OUT
To drain solution from a retort to a solution station.
PUMP IN
To fill solution from a solution station to a retort.
User Password
A password used when permitted operations on the instrument are to be limited.
P. 1-21
Retort
A station where tissue processing is performed.
P. 1-16
Rotary Valve
A part that switches the path connecting a retort and each solution station.
Log OFF
To disable screen operations.
P. 1-21
P. 1-24
Log ON
To enable screen operations by entering a password.
P. 1-21
P. 1-24

Sakura Histo-Tek VP1 Specifications

General

Brand	Sakura
Model	Histo-Tek VP1
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English