Revised 5/19/2010 1.5
Output Doors (Figure 1-I)
Figure 1-I: Output Doors
The four output doors are interlocked to prevent operator
access while the robotic system is interacting with the
doors. Each of the four output doors includes a spring-
loaded matrix that holds embedded blocks firmly in place,
yet enables them to be removed easily. Each door accepts
up to 32 Paraform blocks. When the touch screen monitor
displays that access is granted, the door can be removed
by pressing the associated red interlock button . The
removed output door can be used as a secure tray to
transport embedded cassettes to the next phase of the
histological process. Extra output doors are provided so
that the continuous flow is not interrupted waiting for the
output door to be returned.
Paraffin Reservoir (Figure 1-J)
The paraffin reservoir stores and heats up to 5.38 liters of
paraffin. This is enough to embed up to 960 Paraform
cassettes, or approximately eight hours of operation.
For superior results and to minimize the production of
bubbles, only use the Tissue-Tek Paraform Processing/
Embedding Medium, Formula 3 (product code 7052).
The paraffin reservoir includes an ultrasonic sensor to
detect the paraffin level in the reservoir and a filter
assembly that prevents foreign particles from entering the
paraffin delivery tube. The filter can be accessed by
removing the black cap . A clip-on paraffin fill gauge is
located at the corner of the reservoir to indicate the
number of paraffin bags that can be added to fill the
reservoir full without overfilling . This clip can be
relocated to any corner of the reservoir for better viewing.
Figure 1-J: Paraffin Reservoir, Lid Open
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