INTRODUCTION
1.12 Revised 10/02/2012
Control Panel (Figure 1-O)
The Control Panel
..8
.. provides the operating controls
and indicators necessary to operate the instrument,
monitor system operation, configure system settings, and
view status and historical reports.
Figure 1-O
Main Power Indicator ..
8a
..
— lights when main power is
applied to the instrument.
System Status Indicator ..
8b
..
— provides an indication
of the current status of the system. Flashes when the
WARMING UP SYSTEM mode is in process. Lights
steady on when the system is ready for processing.
Auto Start / Shutdown Indicator ..
8c
..
— indicates the
Auto Start/Shutdown function is activated (see “Section 3,
Setting Ready/Shutdown Times” on page 3.7).
LCD Display ..
8d
..
— 800 X 600 pixel touch screen LCD
display. The instrument sounds a tone whenever a key,
button or text field is actuated (with the exception of the
10-key keypad and alpha keyboard). When in processing
mode, provides the data entry and display screens to login
to the system, prepare a basket for processing, and
monitor processing status (see “Section 4, Operating
Instructions” for details). When in utility mode, provides
the data entry and display screens to manage instrument
users, configure system settings, and view statistical data
(see “Section 3, Customization of Settings” and “Section
4, Operating Instructions” for details).
Specifications
Models Covered By This Manual:
Product
Code
Name/Description
7720 Tissue-Tek
®
Xpress
®
x120 Continuous Rapid
Tissue Processor (200 VAC) (USA)
7721 Tissue-Tek
®
Xpress
®
x120
Tissue Processor (200 VAC) (Asia)
7722 Tissue-Tek
®
Xpress
®
x120 Continuous Rapid
Tissue Processor (230 VAC) (Europe)
Power Requirements:
Model 7720 – 200VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz, single-phase,
20 amps
Model 7721 – 200VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz, single-phase,
20 amps
Model 7722 – 230VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz, single-phase,
20 amps
Power Ratings:
Model 7720 – 200VAC, 50/60Hz, single-phase, 15 amps
Model 7721 – 200VAC, 50/60Hz, single-phase, 15 amps
Model 7722 – 230VAC, 50/60Hz, single-phase, 13 amps
Noise Level: Less than 65 db
Hazardous Fume Control
Complies with the following requirements for acetone as
fume emissions in laboratories:
1,000 ppm, Occupational Safety and Health Admin-
istration (USA); 750 ppm, Industrial Safety and Health
Law (Japan); 500 ppm, Maximale Arbeitsplatz-
Konzentration (Europe)
Environmental Requirements:
Operating:
Temperature Range: +15°C to +35°C
Relative Humidity: 30% to 85%, non-condensing
Relative Atmospheric Pressure: 70 to 106 kPa (525 to
795 mm Hg)
Pollution Degree: 2