Tissue Processing
Protean
Features
Digital Connectivity: Serial communication port, USB/printer port, alarm ports, and integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
Ergonomic Design: Easy to clean, service, and operate.
Intelligent Interface: 12-inch solvent-resistant touchscreen with multiple pre-defined protocols, plus password-protected supervisor mode.
Reagent Management System: 14 reagent containers (5L each) with inbuilt level sensors to avoid wastage and ensure optimal use.
Intelligent Safety Sensors: Accurate liquid level reporting unaffected by wax buildups.
Sample Processing Chamber: Programmable retort for 300 cassettes per cycle, with active heating and xylene-free modes.
Precise Distribution: Multi-valve and rotary distribution system ensures error-free transfer of reagents and wax.
Manual Lock: Enhanced with electric sensor and alarm for safety.
Technical Specifications
Processing Capacity: Up to 300 standard tissue cassettes
Reagent System: 13 reagent containers, 3 cleaning containers, 3 paraffin containers
Wax Bath Temperature: Programmable from 40–65°C in 1°C increments (capacity 3.3 L)
Retort Temperature: Programmable from ambient to 55°C in 1°C increments; up to 65°C for wax
Impregnation: Vacuum –60 kPa; Pressure +35 kPa
Cycle Control: Fluid recirculation (12 min first cycle, 20 min between cycles)
Filling/Draining: Filling time 60 sec; programmable drain time 80/120 sec
Safety Sensors: Optical sensors for reagent and wax levels
Operating Modes: Ambient, vacuum, pressure, pressure/vacuum
Display: Large color LCD touchscreen interface
Power Supply: 220 V / 50 Hz