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1. ABBREVIATIONS A D CCW CdP MdC MV PMP PNV PV1 SdO SdP SGR VR VT VV1 WPC Retort UNITS OF MEASURE Bar mBar PS Analog Digital Converter Paraffin Wax Heating Chamber Retort Processing Chamber Control Module Main Valve Air Pump Ambient Valve Pressure Valve Overfill Sensor Rotating Valve Position Sensor Reagents Management System Rotating Valve Vapor Trap Vacuum Valve Paraffin Wax Purification Cycle Processing chamber Pressure unit of measure Millibar 1000 mBar 1 Bar Power unit of measure Watt Resistance unit of measure Ohm Current unit of measure Ampere Voltage unit of measure Volt Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 4 1 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Carefully follow the installation instructions Severe damage can result if the instrument is connected to a power supply different from that stated in the manual and on the identification tag at the rear of the instrument The instrument must NEVER be used without being connected to an A appropriate ground If damages due to transport occur DO NOT use and DO NOT connect the instrument to a power source Contact TBS technical service This instrument has been designed to work 24 hours a day for this reason and for operative precautions the power switch is placed at the rear of the instrument on the right hand side at approximately the same height as the screen in the front Always make certain to cor
2. O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 54 25 DRAIN TIME OUT The drain has gone over the maximum time allowed The process will be stopped Cause See Alarm 23 Solution See Alarm 23 26 RET NOT EMPTY The user has attempted to begin a process with the retort either not empty or without having run a Clean Cycle following the previous process Cause Due to another alarm or due to an interrupted process the retort is not empty Also caused by neglecting to purge after a process Solution Clean the retort if it is not empty drain it manually At the Service Menu perform the Alarm Reset and the Flag Reset Return to the Main Menu and start the Clean Cycle using the CLEAN key 27 OVER FILL P An overfill of reagent or paraffin has occurred in the Retort Alarm sensed by fast pressure gradient during fill Cause Complete emptying of the previous reagent failed Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact our technical assistance 30 COM ERROR FRAME A communication error between the CPU and serial board Cause A component or connection in the computer has failed Solution Contact the TBS service department for assistance 31 COM ERROR PARITY See Alarm 30 Cause See Alarm 30 Solution See Alarm 30 32 COM ERROR OVERRUN See Alarm 30 Cause See Alarm 30 Solution See Alarm 30 55
3. The instrument will create a vacuum as if a program is running this test should be done with the retort empty e The instrument should reach a pressure between 300 and 350mBar TP field within 50 to 60 seconds GRADIENT field If the GRADIENT value exceeds 60 seconds the Retort lid gasket should be checked and cleaned If this does not correct the problem contact the TBS service department for technical service Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 59 Pressure Test The instrument will create the pressure in the Retort as if a program is running this test should be done with the retort empty e The instrument should create a pressure between 1200 and 1250mBar TP field in a maximum time of 60 seconds GRADIENT field If this does not happen check and clean the Retort lid gasket if the problem still persists contact our technical service Retort Heating This test is to e Check the heating elements for the Retort e Melt the paraffin residuals that could be remaining in the Retort in case of an alarm or a breakdown The Retort temperature is automatically brought to 60 C This process may require up to 30 minutes This test can be stopped at any time Runtime Test The tests are the same as for the start of a program This function is important to check after a long period of inactivity Edit Setup This is where you can set the following items Language Reseller Format for Display Date Serial
4. to extract the gasket Carefully clean the gasket housing slot and replace the gasket with a new one Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 64 14 6 FUSE REPLACEMENT Fuse replacement should be done only by qualified personnel Please note Always disconnect the instrument Never use fuses ofa different rating and never try to repair damaged fuses The ATP contains four 4 line voltage fuses Fuses are in fuse holders located on the rear panel See the illustration in Chapter 3 3 for details There are 4 glass fuses of a 10 Amp 6 x 25 mm rating in holders at the rear or the unit To replace fuses Disconnect the cable from the socket on the power entry module 2 Open the small door under the socket with your fingers or a screwdriver and extract the holder containing the fuses with the help of a pair of tweezers Replace the fuses Replace the Fuse holder in the instrument Reconnect the power cable ie a O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 65 CHAPTER 15 ACCESSORIES 15 1 PRINTER The ATP is equipped with a serial port in the back panel for the connection of a printer TBS offers a printer specifically for the ATPTM cat ATP1 P or any kind of serial printer with the following characteristics can be used At least 40 columns Speed of the serial port adjustable to 600 Baud Speed of printing 15 cps or greater Serial cable with 9 poles Canon connector El
5. 33 COM ERROR TIMEOUT See Alarm 30 Cause See Alarm 30 Solution See Alarm 30 39 COM ERROR LINE OR PORT DOWN See Alarm 30 Cause See Alarm 30 Solution See Alarm 30 40 ELODEV LACK A failure of the touch screen The display will still be functional Cause A failure has occurred in the Touch Screen membrane circuit power supply connectors CPU board or Disk on Chip Solution A standard computer keyboard may be connected to the 5 pin din connector keyboard connector next to the remote alarm connector on the upper rear of the ATP All the functions of the ATP can be operated from the keyboard if the display screen is working but not the touch screen membrane Contact the TBS service department for assistance 50 OVER PRESSURE The purpose of this alarm is to exclude the clogging of a pneumatic line which greatly reduces the volume of the overall plumbing system from the causes of alarms 2 4 5 8 11 12 23 24 25 27 Cause A blockage in a pneumatic system of the ATP prior to the Retort The problem may be a bad connection or a faulty signal from the pressure transducer The pressure transducer may have failed Solution Check the pneumatic plumbing system between the pump and the Retort for blockages Contact the TBS service department for assistance 51 OVER VACUUM See Alarm 50 Cause See Alarm 50 Solution See Alarm 50 52 PS BREAK HIGH
6. During the filling stage a serious leak in the pneumatic or hydraulic circuit occurred a failed pump an almost empty reagent bottle or incomplete closure of the retort lid Solution Check the bottle reagent level and quick connector o rings as well as the Retort lid gasket If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 12 FILL TIME OUT The filling from a reagent or paraffin bottle has not occurred in the allotted time Cause See Alarm 11 Solution See Alarm 11 Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 52 13 OVER FILLS An overfill of reagent or paraffin has occurred in the Retort detected by the overfill sensor Cause Incomplete emptying of previous reagent due to a solenoid valve failure or a paraffin temperature problem Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 14 OVER T RETORT During a paraffin step the Retort temperature went over the allowed limit not to be confused with alarm 420 Cause Thermostat system damage Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 15 TSC OUT Malfunction of the retort temperature sensor Cause TSC sensor failure Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS
7. The ATP Reagent Management System RMS will optimize the scaling process because the RMS eliminates having to move the least contaminated reagents into adjacent slots The RMS automatically selects the most contaminated reagent first and the least contaminated reagent last For a more detailed explanation refer to Chapter 9 6 3 INSTALLING CHARCOAL BOTTLES 1 Remove the Solid Cap 2 Remove the tape covering the vent hole or punch a hole in the tape making sure that the opening is fully open to allow the Charcoal to vent properly 3 Place the bottles in the 2 right most positions of the Reagent chamber one on each level Make sure the bottles are firmly positioned and properly seated O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 17 CHAPTER 7 FIRST RUN PROGRAMMING 7 1 INTRODUCTION Prior to running the unit for the first time there are a number of custom settings that should be set by the Supervisor e Reagent Names The list of available reagents contains default identifications for quality assurance testing The user can add the names of other reagents to this list that are appropriate for their laboratory e Hour 8 Date e Program Name and Program 7 2 LANGUAGE Choose the preferred language for the laboratory Eng lish Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 18 7 3 MAIN MENU This is the Main Menu Software Version Menu Name Reagent Management System RMS
8. name you wish to edit Use and lt arrows to select the letter you wish to change or add on Use and to access the alphabetical list until the letter you want is displayed Use VACUUM RELEASE to select upper case lower case and numbers Use ENTER to confirm and save changes Use ESC to abort the operation All the changes will be lost Use CLEAN to create blank spaces It is not necessary to confirm with ENTER each single name or letter change After modifying one or more letters of a name switch to another name or letter using the arrow keys and then confirm with ENTER all the changes simultaneously 7 5 PROGRAM LABEL e Program names must be defined before the program can be defined or edited Up to 2 12 different program names can be defined O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 21 Use Tand J arrows to select the position name you wish to edit Use and arrows to select the letter you wish to change or add on Use and to access the alphabetical list until the letter you want is displayed Use VACUUM RELEASE to select upper case lower case and numbers Use ENTER to confirm and save changes Use ESC to abort the operation All the changes will be lost Use CLEAN to create blank spaces It is not necessary to confirm with ENTER each single name or letter change After modifying one or more letters of a name switch to another name or letter using the arrow keys and then confirm with ENTER
9. APPENDIX 3 ATP FEATURES Based on an industrial CPU with an Intel microprocessor Microsoft C 6 00 9 5 LCD VGA mono tilting touch screen panel off feature to increase the life of the display and the display light User friendly Windows like shell simple and clear menu guides the user over the running of the instrument all the events are guided by 2 alert rows temperatures and pressures are always displayed on the monitor 12 Reversed 14 steps each Max step time 12 hours Up to 7 days delay start of a process from any step process can be aborted at any step The CPU memory is battery backed up In the event of a blackout the processor restarts the process from the interrupted point In the event a BO stops the process during a paraffin step a delay function allows sufficient time for paraffin melting before restarting the program All reagents and paraffin are selected by a rotating valve 10 contained in a 2 5 It bottle 4 contained in a 2 5 lt Bottle 1 slot 2 contained in a 2 5 lt Bottle 2 charcoal contained in a 2 5 It modified bottle Stainless steel From 28 to 48 minutes 3 xylene alcohol 95 drying Up to 300 samples 250 organized 2x stainless steel 150 samples each 125 samples each with spring organizers 1x stainless steel 200 samples random O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 70 APPENDIX A ATP PROGRAM MENU FLOW MAIN MENU START PROCESS SS EDIT
10. Baud 1200 is default Elevation Important for high altitude laboratories L L Alarms Enable Disable Low Level Alarms Beeping Error codes will still be displayed even if sound is disabled e EOP Beeping Enable Disable End of Process Beeping e POS Sensor only adjustable by service technician Reset Flag This function has the same effect as the Reset Button located on the rear panel of the instrument Alarms Reset This function is used to eliminate an alarm in order to run tests of the instrument It is also utilized after a problem has been corrected i e in order to continue on with beginning processes etc It is also useful to reset the alarms occurring during other tests on the instrument Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 60 If there has been a power loss or the unit has been powered off and on the alarm reset will need to be used to clear the Blackout Alarm 12 2 SERVICE MENU ABBREVIATION LIST On the Right side of the screen are a number of values identified by abbreviations defined below POS STEP VR1 6 TP OVERFILL VACUUM GRADIENT ALARM RETORT D SETP RET T DIR RET T MED RET T MAX RET SETP WAX T DIR WAX T MED WAX T MAX WAX Rotary Valve position Rotary Valve position required Binary Rotary Valve position Retort direct and average pressure Overfill sensor status Retort pressure management Time necessary to make vacuum and pressure in the Retort Runnin
11. Inc 15 6 2 FILLING PARAFFIN BOTTLES The ATP tissue processor is unique in that the same bottles are used c for paraffin and reagents Paraffin bottles are placed in a special heating chamber that maintains a constant temperature of 54 60 C There are 5 paraffin bottle stations The slot labeled as R contains a spare bottle which can be used for immediate replacement of a contaminated or dirty bottle uk i Follow the steps outlined above for inspection and filling of the Paraffin Bottles S Bottles must be filled with melted paraffin to the level indicated 2 between the Min and Max marks whereas MIN 2 5 liters MAX 2 75 liters Use of a paraffin dispenser such as the TBS Paraffin Dispenser Catalog No PD makes filling of bottles simple and convenient DO NOT use paraffin that is not completely melted lt can result in a clogging of the tubing Attempting to fill the bottles with flakes frequently results in an over or under fill condition that will cause a blocking alarm See Chapter 7 for alarm listings gt WARNING Since the normal paraffin temperature approaches the level at which a first degree burn may be possible we recommend to always wear protective clothing gloves and eyewear when handling bottles of liquid paraffin gt Always cap open paraffin bottles immediately after they are removed from the paraffin heating chamber The paraffin heating chamber door is insulated
12. PROGRAMS SERVICE MENU VACUUM TEST PRESSURE TEST RETORT HEATING RUNTIME TEST RESET FLAGS RESET ALARM PROGRAM SELECTION PROGRAM SELECTION SETUP MENU REPLACE REAGENTS IF NECESSARY CE OTHER SETTINGS FUNC RMS SETUP MENU ACTIVATE PROGRAM EDIT PROGRAM SELECT LABEL TO EDIT SELECT LABEL TO EDIT VIEW ALARM ARCHIVE SET HOUR 4 DATE CLEANING AGENTS g WAX CHAMBER TEMP CHARCOAL FILTERS SETTING WAX PURIF CYCLE ON OFF START WPC PRINTING MENU DEFINE LIMITS EDIT PROG LABEL EDIT REAGENT LABEL RESET ONE COUNTER TOGGLE GROUP SINGLE TOGGLE RMS ON OFF SET CLEANING AGENT SUBSTITUTION FREQ SET WAX CHAMBER DEFAULT TEMP _ SET FILTER SUBSTITUTION FREQ TOGGLE WPC ON OFF START WPC PRINTING MENU SETUP PARAMETERS RMS SITUATION Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 71 CONTACT INFORMATION Customer service 919 384 9393 Fax 919 384 9595 Mailing address TBS A Division of General Data Healthcare Inc 3014 Croasdaile Drive Durham NC 27705 U S A Sales and product information sales trianglebiomedical com Product Service questions productservice trianglebiomedical com All other inquiries ibsOtrianglebiomedical com Please visit us at http www trianglebiomedical com Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 72 More Informatio
13. Pressure Transducer problem Cause See Alarm 50 Solution See Alarm 50 O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 56 53 PS BREAK LOW Pressure Transducer problem Cause See Alarm 50 Solution See Alarm 50 11 4 ALARMS HISTORICAL ARCHIVE The alarms historical archive is under the SETUP menu and consists of a list of the last 100 alarm occurrences This feature assists a service technician to identify the problem its frequency the step in which it occurred and other useful information to help solve the problem eege Sraa BS Alarms are displayed from top to bottom on the screen starting with the most recent problem Use 4 arrow to display older alarms When it reaches the end of the alarm list the system goes back to MAIN menu Use ESC to go back to MAIN menu 11 5 INSTRUMENT RESET In the event the software has locked up and the instrument ceases operation the software can be reset by the following procedure On the rear of the instrument there is a green reset button Its function is to reset the software under the following conditions e f for any reason the user is unable to reset an alarm from the keyboard e f a user faces some other unexpected situation that cannot be resolved by any other means e To reset that part of the instruments memory that holds variables pertaining to the state and content of the retort possible steps in process possible actions in process an
14. and must be kept closed except when removing or replacing bottles The ATP Paraffin Wax Purification cycle removes xylene from the paraffin by drawing a vacuum on the wax bottles When particulate build up occurs in the wax the wax should be replaced i Paraffin waxes tend to leave residues that if not removed may cause AN damage to the instrument Regular paraffin changes are essential for optimum processor performance O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 16 absence of one botile may cause an incorrect heating of the other bottles i WARNING Never leave a slot without a bottle the bottles should AN always stay in their slots with their normal paraffin level of 2 5 It The As with all tissue processors good processing quality requires that certain guidelines be followed e Fora large quantity of samples or very large specimens the reagents will need to be replaced more often e Larger specimens require longer times at each station e The use of vacuum or pressure vacuum cycles and reagent heating in each step of the process improves infiltration The daily replacement of the most contaminated reagent with subsequent scaling of the remaining reagents is preferable to the weekly substitution of all reagents In this way the process quality remains constant while in the latter method process quality varies from a maximum with all new reagents to a minimum last process before all reagents are replaced
15. aware that the reagent contamination will also be reversed Under normal conditions this process would rarely be selected as it serves primarily to unprocess samples of poor quality therefore it will not substantially influence reagent concentrations O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 28 CHAPTER 9 REAGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RMS 9 1 INTRODUCTION The ATP RMS is a system to punctually and exactly manage all reagents to enhance processing consistency and improve sample quality The use of the Reagent Management System provides quality assurance documentation of reagent bottle status This results in substantial time savings and reduces the possibility of errors when multiple operators use the instrument When activated following the Clean Cycle and the Wax Purification Cycle if activated the system will automatically prompt the user to replace the reagents that have reached their user defined pre determined processing limit Access the RMS Setup Menu by choosing SETUP RMS Seege SEE BS REAGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Def ine Reagents OTHER SETTINGSZFUNCTIONS El H Hee H L de t 9 2 CHOOSING THE RMS MODE This will allow you to select either of the following two functions O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 29 Single Bottle mode In Single Bottle mode each bottle is managed as a separate entity therefore each bottle will have a defined limit usage and will be defined b
16. completely 13 2 PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESS PRESSURE There is no danger of excess pressure mishaps The pressure levels developed in the retort are small and do not present any major hazard A light pressure can be present in the retort at the end of a process The lid must be opened with care to avoid the possibility of eye injury by reagent vapors and splashing Always wear safety glasses when handling reagents or working to identify problems Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 62 CHAPTER 14 INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE 14 1 DAILY MAINTENANCE The daily maintenance of the instrument consists of v Cleaning the Retort v Cleaning the Retort lid and gasket v Checking and possible replacement of reagent and paraffin v Checking and possible replacement of bottle caps y Checking that reagent and paraffin bottles are correctly seated and filled to the proper level 14 2 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE The following monthly maintenance is recommended v Replace the charcoal filters as indicated in Chapter 6 3 and any time there are excessive reagent fumes When replacing reagents carefully clean the bottles Grease the Retort lid gasket with silicone grease Cat 7PV999 Grease the bottle insertion o rings with silicone grease Cat 7PV999 Check for reagent residues at the bottom of paraffin bottles a ie Se D AN Remember that both bottles and paraffin are at a temperature of 60 therefore con
17. different sizes Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 27 Agit The reagent agitation in the ATP is accomplished by bubbling air up from the bottom of the Retort Select from the following frequencies 0 no agitation 1 an agitation every 30 minutes 2 an agitation every 20 minutes 3 an agitation every 15 minutes 4 an agitation every 10 minutes 5 an agitation every 5 minutes Each agitation cycle lasts 10 seconds Actual dye dilution studies indicate better reagent mixing throughout the retort from top to bottom with air bubble agitation than conventional magnetic stirring 8 2 PROCESS 13 REVERSED REVERSED possesses all the characteristics of the other programs except It begins at the last non zero time on the steps list and moves backwards REVERSED It is not possible to insert a delay on the first step The operator cannot modify its name Its position in the list of the processes is always 13 Except as specified above it is identical to the other processes therefore It increments the RMS counter by one process All RMS rules are respected At the end of the process user will be prompted to run a Clean Cycle At the end of the Clean Cycle if during the last process at least one paraffin used the WPC will automatically be started e At the end of the WPC the Reagent Management System will be started There are no particular restrictions to the use of this process however be
18. example on partially processed tissue samples to restart the processing where it was interrupted Runtime Test Aborting Run It is possible to practice setting program parameters and even to launch a program because during the first phase of RUNTIME TEST you can stop the program simply by pressing the ESC key as the instrument has not yet filled the Retort Be certain to re enter the desired values before starting any programs Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 43 10 5 STARTING A PROCEDURE After the date and time to complete a program has been entered the program can be started by pressing ENTER Use ESC to abort the operation and to go back to the main menu without starting the process Process execution Formalin e Weee LUS gt E When the program is started the computer will run a RUNTIME TEST on the main functions of the instrument This test doesn t involve the filling of the Retort and can be stopped at any time by simply pressing the ESC key Ifan error condition is detected during the self testing process the test will be terminated automatically and a code will appear on the screen If the test is successful the program will start and the program information will appear on the screen e The current step is highlighted and the time will count down until the step is complete O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 44 e Any alarms will appear in the window that displayed th
19. other external alarm notification device can be connected here The device must output less than 48V 6A or it will damage the alarm relays a F RS 232 serial port G Reset button Floppy Drive The 3 5 floppy drive on the side of the ATP is only used by service technicians to update the software O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 11 CHAPTER 4 REAGENTS 4 1 COMPATIBLE REAGENTS The following reagents can be utilized in the ATP without any risk of damage Water Formalin Ethyl alcohol pure or denatured Methyl alcohol Isopropanol Butanol Xylene Toluene Paraffin Wax The following materials are used in the construction of the ATP Reagents other than those listed above can be utilized in the instrument if they DO NOT damage the materials listed gt Stainless steel Rotating valve Retort and lid gt Teflon Rotating valve air pump gt Kynarflex Reagent pipes gt Viton Membranes gt Glass Vapor trap gt HDPE Paraffin and reagent bottles gt Nylon Connectors gt Tygon Air pipes Nickel plated brass Air connectors solenoid valves The manufacturer is NOT responsible for damages due to the use of reagents NOT listed here Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 12 4 2 INCOMPATIBLE REAGENTS Below is a short list of well known reagents that CAN DAMAGE the instrument This list is NOT complete Before using reagents not explicitly noted in
20. press the VACUUM RELEASE key and try again This may also be necessary when the closed retort is passing from a hot to a cold state e g immediately after a process as this creates an internal vacuum that makes it difficult or impossible to open 10 8 PROCESS COMPLETION At the end of a program the instrument leaves the last reagent in the Retort to prevent the samples from drying out Press ENTER to empty the retort After the Retort empties open the retort and take out the samples if necessary press the VACUUM RELEASE key Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 46 After removing the samples a message will appear asking the operator to authorize printing of the process report if the printer is not present or if a process report is not desired it will be sufficient to press the ESC key to skip this operation e If the program included paraffin steps the Clean Cycle must be run 10 9 CLEANING THE RETORT CLEAN CYCLE Before starting a Clean Cycle v Empty Retort of all samples v Wipe excess wax from the retort and lid v Wipe excess wax from the lid gasket v Verify reagents levels in Purge bottles P1 amp P2 The Clean Cycle is necessary to remove paraffin residue from the Retort It is always necessary to do so if paraffin was used during the last step It is preferable to wash the retort even if paraffin has not been used The removal of any paraffin residue before the start of
21. service department for technical assistance 16 SHORT FILL A fill is completed before the minimum allotted time The retort will drain and the process will proceed to the next step If the problem persists the process will be stopped Cause The reagent bottle quick connector is not fully inserted into the female receptacle inefficient air pump Solution Check reagent bottle position and fluid levels If it happens on the alcohol stage of the Clean Cycle reduce the percentage of the alcohol to 80 If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 17 VR OUT The rotary valve is out of position Cause The Rotary Valve motor has failed or the Rotary Valve position sensor has failed Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 18 FILE NOT FOUND An essential computer file is damaged or cannot be found and the error recovery system failed trying to correct the problem Cause Computer malfunction back up battery failure Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 53 19 RETORT T LOW The retort temperature was too low during the drain following a paraffin step or the drain cannot be completed The process will be stopped to avoid other pr
22. the internal plastic protection bag that wraps the instrument is utilized Transporting and storing temperature s must be between 10 C 50 C Using the original box the instrument must always be transported horizontally Transporting the instrument vertically could result in significant damage as its center of gravity is quite high O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 8 CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE ATP PROCESSOR 3 1 GENERAL FEATURES e The ATP tissue processor recycles the air utilized to move the reagents to and from the Retort Two effective charcoal filters on the external air intake reduce the exhaust fumes to acceptable levels e The control devices hardware and software are based on up to date processing control technologies A 9 5 backlit LCD touch screen display makes the instrument easy and efficient to use e Up to 12 different programs can be permanently stored and can be easily modified A 13 program is a special REVERSED program that is used to de process samples where further procedures are required e During arun every step and action is displayed on the screen such as current step and function emptying filling etc Retort and paraffin heating chamber temperatures Retort pressure completion time and date e Inthe event of blackouts the computer saves all the data necessary to restart the process exactly where it was interrupted If the interruption happens during the
23. values are somewhat approximate because they can vary due to e Environmental factors humidity temperature e The duration of the processes e The application of vacuum or pressure on all the processing steps e The frequency of agitation of the reagents If you are operating the ATP in an area with high relative humidity if you run long processes frequently if you apply pressure and or vacuum to most or all of the process steps if you agitate the reagents in the retort frequently and especially if several of these factors apply to your usage it will be necessary to set your process number limits for the charcoal filters at or below the minimum values mentioned above reaches your preset limit you must reset the counter with the RMS Single Counter Reset function on the RMS Setup menu If this becomes a common practice please edit you process limits for the charcoal filters Important note If you replace your charcoal filters before the process counter 2 7 10 WPC WAX PURIFICATION CYCLE ACTIVATION DEACTIVATION Use of the WPC will reduce your consumption of paraffin by approximately 50 The system is able to reduce paraffin consumption by removing the preceding reagents that would be introduced by cross contamination This removal is accomplished by a flow of air bubbled through the paraffin containers The volatile reagents evaporate due to the heating of the paraffin containers during the WPC process The air
24. 27 EE geed 28 Bio BIOOSSS ET EE 28 CHAPTER 9 REAGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RMB see 29 SE KOUCH ON EE 29 9 2 Choosing the RMS Mode EE 29 9 2 1 RMS Single Mode Description and Example sese essere eee 31 9 2 2 RMS Group Mode Description and Example sss eee eee 32 Example Group Mode Zeouence EE 32 9 3 RMS Programming Reagents Definition eee eee eee eee eee 35 SIE MOOG ET are EE TO IE e A ete eet e eae A 35 CGVOUD A seni sebs siauiaes Sanz E EEEE 35 9 4 RMS Programming Limits Definition sese eee yeee eee eee yeee 36 Single MODO EE 36 GTGT 37 9 5 RMS Counters Total Heset AEN 37 AMS Single Co nter EE 37 9 6 RMS On ET E 38 JES PANN DOMOUN T rn e 38 GHAPTER 10 NORMAL OPERATION 40 10 1 Loading Samples into the Basket eee eee eee 40 10 2 Checks and Procedures before Operating eee 40 Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc iv MSc UNS IOMA A a EE a 41 10 4 Setting the Program Completion Time Date oooonnoncccccccnnccccncnonanacnnoncnnnannns 41 EE 42 Programming Completion Times sss sese eee eee eee eee eee 42 RE 43 Starting from step other than the Hat see eee eee 43 FRUITING SIGS EE 43 EE EE Ee 44 HEEL 45 10 7 Opening the Retort During a Program 46 EE 46 10 9 Cleaning the Retort Clean Cycle 47 CHARTER E ET aaa 49 bake Oe RE 49 ele TOU E 49 Blocking EE 49 lee 50 ESB LAO OU Fesa ANA DES ADAN 50 ER L 50 EE DAI lassen hte cera Ue hen Bg Reg
25. 9464K65 Quick coupler O Rings Large 1 per coupler Ea 9464K34 ATP service manual English Ea ATP1 SM For the complete list of spare parts see the Technical and or Service Manual O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 68 APPENDIX 2 ATP TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Rating Max power Fuse Weight Dimension in mm floor standing version Dimension in mm table top version Height Width Depth Running ambient temperature Storing temperature Sample processing capacity Paraffin temperature warm chamber Paraffin temperature during the process Reagent temperature during the process Temperature accuracy Reagent filling time Reagent draining time Pressure range Filling pressure Draining pressure 220V 50Hz 110V 60Hz 1400 W 2x10A 5x20mm 2x10A 6x25mm 120 Kg 264 Ibs H 1338 W 524 D 600 H 770 W 1048 D 600 130 cm 33 in 53 cm 13 5 in 60 cm 15 in 10 30 C 0 40 C 300 50 60 C 50 60 C Ambient 45 C 1 C 45s 30s 300 1350 mBar ambient 1000 mBar 750 mBar 1250 mBar Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 69 Electronics Software language Display Shell user interface Number of programs Program features Anti blackout device Reagents selection Number of reagents Number of paraffin Pre heated paraffin Number of Purge reagents Number of filters Retort Purge duration Purge steps Sample capacity Sample basket
26. ATION 10 1 LOADING SAMPLES INTO THE BASKET The standard sample basket has 4 metal dividers and springs installed to allow cassettes to be organized and to prevent cassettes from opening during a run The image below shows a number of cassettes loaded using the springs If you prefer not to use the dividers or springs they can easily be removed Itis always a good idea to evenly space the cassettes in the basket to allow for maximal fluid flow around the cassettes for better penetration of reagents and infiltration of wax This can easily be achieved using the 7 Luani AE L spring dividers For maximal capacity the cassettes can be stacked together and held in place with the spring if desired This is shown on the top left side of the basket Place the lid securely on the basket load the basket into the carrier and position the carrier into the retort 10 2 CHECKS AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATING v Check paraffin and reagent bottle levels on level surface between min and max v Check bottle caps for cracks and secure them v Inspect O Rings Y Check and if necessary clean the Retort v Place the samples into the Retort v Close and latch the Retort lid v Select a program v Edit date and time of process end a delay function on first step if desired Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 40 10 3 SELECTING A PROGRAM Select START PROCESS from the MAIN menu The screen
27. Prompt to replace bottle 6 PROCESS 2 6 Bottle 7 7 Bottle 8 8 Bottle 6 fresh reagent Prompt to replace bottle 7 O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 32 PROCESS 3 Prompt to replace bottle 6 Bottle 8 7 Bottle 6 8 Bottle 7 fresh reagent Prompt to replace bottle 8 PROCESS 4 6 Bottle 6 7 Bottle 7 8 Bottle 8 fresh reagent Since the limit is set at 1 process the user will be prompted to change the most contaminated bottle in the set the first bottle following the first run The second bottle is then accessed first on the next run and would become the next bottle to be replaced In this example for process 4 the reagent group sequence will correspond again to the physical position of the bottles and to the step of the program For the paraffin group that is composed of 4 bottles the frequency of a return to the physical order is 4 processes Understand that when the RMS is operating in Group mode neither the physical position of the bottles nor the step of the program when selecting a reagent will be relative to the cumulative usage of the reagent The instrument will provide instruction for the reagent substitution and it will be essential to follow the instructions exactly The processing results will be the ultimate indicator as to whether the RMS settings are ideal To correct inadequate infiltration replace all the reagents use the counters reset functions to set the group counters to zero and decrea
28. Status Wax Purification Cycle WPC Status Process Counter Charcoal Filter Status Retort Temperature Wax Oven Temperature Retort Pressure O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 19 At the bottom of the screen are buttons used for navigation ENTER Data confirmation process starting menu selection etc Increase of numerical values and other parameters Decrease of numerical values and other parameters gt TJ Cursor movement through the menus and the program displays VACUUM RELEASE Vacuum release in the Retort CLEAN Retort washing Clean Cycle ESC Back to main menu stop process etc Above the buttons two message lines display information for the correct use of the instrument These messages show the processing status and any actions that must be performed not displayed in the image above since no process has been programmed The indications contained in these messages must be carefully followed especially during start up and the execution of Processing Programs and Clean Cycles All process data are displayed in the central part of the screen both during programming and execution 7 4 REAGENT LABELS From the Main Menu select SETUP to access the Setup Menu O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 20 Choose REAGENT LABEL 2 Reagent names must be defined before they can be used in a program Up to 12 different reagent names can be defined Use T and J arrows to select the position
29. all the changes simultaneously 7 6 HOUR AND DATE Select HOUR and DATE from the Setup Menu The Hour and Date Screen With the arrow keys point the cursor at what is to be changed then increase or decrease its values with the and keys Press ENTER to save changes and to go back to the previous menu Press ESC to abort changes and to go back to the previous menu O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 22 7 7 PURGE REAGENTS LIMITS SETTING Access these settings via SETUP RMS The reagenis for the Clean Cycle are managed by the RMS It is necessary that the RMS be active in order to receive reminders to substitute the Purge reagents every 3 to 9 processes The recommended numbers of processes which can be performed before the substitution of the Purge reagents are as follows e Cleaning only the retort 9 processes or less e Cleaning the retort and the baskets 5 processes or less These recommendations are valid for the correct use of the instrument However they are contingent upon the manual removal of as much residual paraffin as possible from the lid and retort before beginning the Clean Cycle reaches the preset limit it will be necessary to reset the counter by the Zero Resetting gt Please note if the user desires to replace the Purge reagents before their counter 2 Single Counter function 7 8 CCW PARAFFIN OVEN TEMPERATURE SETTING When the ATP is delivered to your
30. allow it to carry on from where it had been interrupted How it will do so depends upon what station was active when the power outage occurred according to the following a Steps 1 to 10 reagents No special action the black out time is considered processing time and the ATP continues as if nothing had happened b Steps 11 12 paraffin Processing will pause for approximately as much time as the unit was without power for the Retort and paraffin containers to return to the proper temperature The blackout time and the related heating time are NOT considered processing time Cause Loss of power in the lab a blown instrument fuse or merely switching the unit off or jarring the power cord out of the wall or out of the instrument Solution If the power supply doesn t return check the electric network plug and cable If necessary replace the instrument fuses as described in Chapter 14 The alarm will be displayed on the screen until the cause is removed If the instrument is found working after a black out but this alarm appears too frequently e g more than once in a month it would be prudent to have the unit connected to its own power supply separate circuit and breaker Asa separate issue uninterruptible power supplies UPSes may be utilized to protect against power fluctuations and spikes but even larger UPSes will provide only a few minutes of electricity for instruments like the ATP that consume a large a
31. bubbled through the paraffin carries these reagent vapors through the charcoal filters where they are trapped Use of the Paraffin Wax Purification Cycle while it will reduce consumption of paraffin waxes will also shorten the estimated life of the charcoal filters The duration of the Paraffin Wax Purification Cycle is about 30 minutes 2 If the WPC option is activated it will begin automatically after each Clean Cycle but only when paraffin has been used in the preceding process O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 24 It is always possible to manually run a Paraffin Wax Purification Cycle from the RMS Setup Menu independent of paraffin usage in the previous process During the WPC the paraffin waxes are not transferred from their containers the retort will stay clean and it will not be necessary to start a Clean Cycle after the WPC During the WPC the retort lid must always stay closed The activation deactivation of the WPC takes place on the RMS Setup menu The WPC should be activated for optimal performance Deactivation of the WPC is advisable when e An excessive consumption of the charcoal filters makes its use less than economical for the user This could occur due to a combination of the environmental and usage factors mentioned above e The instrument is malfunctioning frequently Discontinuing use of the WPC lowers the workload on the ATP and eliminates one possible source of malfunction This in tur
32. d or alarms in process Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 57 The procedure for using the reset button is as follows Switch off the instrument the switch is located where the power cord enters the tissue processor Press and hold the green button in the down position Switch on the instrument maintaining the green button in the down position until such time as the Main Menu appears on the LCD screen again After this operation the ATP will be ready for operation again but first the user MUST verify the following SNS NS ki That the retort is empty That the retort is clean above all in reference to the paraffin That the lid gasket of the retort is clean and in its correct position That the instrument works correctly by performing tests from the service menu That an alarm present before the reset is not again displayed in this case will be necessary to switch off the instrument and call the TBS service department with the exception of an alarm 1 It is advisable to run a Clean Cycle and or an abbreviated process before attempting a sample run in order to verify the correct operation of the processor Be certain to perform the checklist located in Chapter 10 8 before starting a program or a Clean Cycle O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 58 CHAPTER 12 SERVICE MENU 12 1 END USER SERVICE TESTS The End user Service Menu RESET ALARM e Heee le ke Vacuum test
33. e eree 63 14 1 Daily Maintenance 63 ASOMO MANCO A e a A en eae 63 14 3 Paraffin Wax Purification Cycle sese 63 14 4 Charcoal Filters Replacement sse eee essere eee eee 64 14 5 Retort Lid Gasket Replacement eee eee eee 64 ABUSO A ENEA E e e A ac 65 CHAPTER 15 AGCESSOR E Se ay kte sake feat e RT sake CORR on al gan eee ke poke pape ie 66 EE 66 15 2 Remote Alarm and Auto dialer A 67 O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc vi APPENDIX 1 ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTIE 68 APPENDIX 2 ATP TECHNICAL DATA SHEET ee eeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesneeeeeeeeeeees 69 ABEEND BEST ATPAWEE ATIURE SARA pce nes e re errs eo eee 70 APPENDIX 4 ATP PROGRAM MENU EL OW 71 CONA leen LR LEE 72 O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc vii INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an ATP The instrument was designed by experienced engineers with the input of service and laboratory technicians The number one priority was to produce the most dependable tissue processor on the market After getting to know your instrument we trust that you will agree As always TBS sincerely welcomes your suggestions for any improvements O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Before using the instrument please make certain that you carefully read this manual Pay particular attention to the precautions that must be taken for user and product safety The ATP is an automat
34. e la a o costes T ID Solutions 00 20 dall For Healthcare Ze General Eit A Division of General Data Healthcare Pub No OM ATP June 2013 Version 5 6 ATP1 120 ATP1 220 ATP1 T 120 ATP1 T 220 Operator s Manual WELCOME Thank you for selecting the ATP Automated Tissue Processor This instrument was carefully designed to be easy to use safe to operate and capable of producing consistent quality results The embedded Personal Computer affords you the flexibility and reproducibility required by the modern laboratory The built in software safety features protect you the operator while its internal electronic sensors protect the instrument s critical components The ability to optimize each step of every program will allow you to create programs that yield excellent reproducible results consistently The employees of TBS thank you for your support Feel free to call TBS customer service at 919 384 9393 or e mail us for support at productservice trianglebiomedical com TBS Corporate Headquarters Phone 919 384 9393 Fax 919 384 9595 E mail TBS trianglebiomedical com Web http www trianglebiomedical com Product Service Department Phone 919 384 9393 E mail productservice trianglebiomedical com Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc ii TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION EE 1 CHARTERIS ele EEN E 2 1 1 Regulatory Compliance eee eee 2 1 2 Patents Trademarks and Specifications eee 3 1 3 Sy
35. e program names in the sequence that the alarms occurred e The first line in the message area will show the name of the current program and the scheduled date and time of completion e The second line will indicate the step that the processor is performing e g filling or emptying reagent positioning the rotating valve etc The window at the bottom right displays Retort Retort temperature in C Oven Paraffin chamber temperature in C Press Retort pressure in millibars Once a program is started it requires no intervention During the running of a program it is NOT possible to access other functions or edit the program 10 6 INTERRUPTING THE PROCESS A process can only be aborted when the second message line displays Processing The interruption of a program is only possible when the reagent is in stand by in the Retort and not during the other steps filling emptying positioning the rotating valve etc To abort a process press ESC and within 3 seconds ENTER The retort will then be emptied and the samples can be removed If a paraffin step has already been executed the program calls for the Purge of the retort It then returns to the main menu where it is possible to start another program The processor does not ask for the Clean Cycle when a program is aborted before using paraffin It will be necessary to press CLEAN to start the Clean Cycle or manually clean the Retort before starting anothe
36. eagent levels O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 51 7 FILE NOT FOUND A file has not been found or an incomplete file has been found in the computer memory the recovery systems will replace the lost or incomplete file from a backup copy Cause The buffer battery of the CPU memory is exhausted Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact TBS technical service 8 LONG DRAIN The time required to drain the retort was excessive Cause Insufficient pressure in the retort due to inefficient air pump an air leak in the pneumatic circuit or an air leak from the retort lid gasket Solution Check the retort lid gasket contact the TBS service department for other causes 9 T WAX LOW During the process but before the first paraffin step 11 the temperature of the paraffin chamber has dropped too low the process will continue until the last reagent If during the draining of the last reagent the problem persists the process will be stopped See also Alarm 20 Cause The thermo regulation system of the paraffin chamber is out of order Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 11 3 BLOCKING ALARMS 11 FILL NO VACUUM The instrument was unable to produce a vacuum in the Retort while attempting to fill from a reagent or paraffin station Cause
37. ectric autonomous feeding Se SN AX Features of the ATP specific printer Star DP 8340 40 columns Printing on normal paper Roll of inside paper of 25m of easy substitution Cartridge to inky ribbon of easy substitution Extreme compactness could be positioned on the cover of the ATP Speed of printing of 20 cps Electric autonomous feeding CE certification and UL Serial cable Specific manual of use and maintenance BS Sy RN TO R Se For the use of the printer please consult its specific manual The pin usage of the ATP serial port is the following ATP SERIAL PORT DESCRIPTION PRINTER CONNECTOR 1 DCD Unused 2 RD TX 3 SD RX 4 DTR Unused 5 GND GND 6 DSR DTR 7 RTS Unused 8 CTS RTS 9 RI Unused Please note The manufacturer declines any responsibility for the correct operation of printers other than specified in the present manual O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 66 15 2 REMOTE ALARM AND AUTO DIALER An automated dialer can be attached which will automatically dial a pre set number if an alarm occurs during a run The socket of the Remote Alarm connector has 3 contacts with the following disposition No alarm contacts 1 2 closed contacts 1 3 open Alarm in course contacts 1 2 open contacts 1 3 closed Because there are no voltages of any kind present on these contacts they are isolated from the rest of the instrument they can be utilized to activate a
38. emove the plastic layers that wrap the instrument 7 Remove the nylon bag that contains the instrument 8 Carefully check the external condition of the instrument In the event of concealed damage DO NOT plug in the instrument Immediately notify the carrier and promptly contact the seller 9 For the setup of the instrument see the specific chapter in this manual 10 Save the box and internal packaging for future shipment Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 7 2 2 PACKAGING AND OR PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT To transport the instrument perform the following steps Remove all reagents paraffin included from their bottles Remove and close with the proper threaded cap the charcoal filter bottles Transport the charcoal filter bottles separately from the instrument wrapped and securely closed in a protective nylon bag If the original box has been saved follow the unpacking instructions in the reverse order using all the interior packaging to avoid serious damage to the instrument during shipping Using the original box or another box adapted to carry the instrument horizontally lay the carton on its back after having properly wrapped and packaged the instrument with care 2 3 TRANSPORTATION Before shipping please keep in mind that The instrument is very fragile The instrument is composed of electronic parts Contact with water and or any other liquid is to be avoided please ensure that
39. ent in that bottle Single Mode The limits of each bottle need to be defined by highlighting the bottle position and using the and keys to scroll to the correct limit for both CASSETTE number and PROCESS number Once the correct limit is shown use the J arrow key to proceed to the definition of the next reagent bottle Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 36 Group Mode The limits for each reagent type needs to be defined by highlighting the bottle position and using the and keys to scroll to the correct limit for both CASSETTE number and PROCESS number Once the correct limit is shown use the J arrow key to proceed to the definition of the next reagent type When defining the process number cassette number limits for groups of reagents the same factors that were considered when assigning single bottle limits will be considered here The difference is that when the preset limit for the group is reached or exceeded the RMS will require the substitution of the bottle whose reagent is the most polluted the bottle in the group that in the previous processes was used first 9 5 RMS COUNTERS TOTAL RESET The Counters Total Reset selection allows the user to set to zero the number of processes performed and the number of cassettes processed This function may be used when it is determined that it is necessary to replace renew the reagents of all bottles and in effect restart the RMS The complete zero resetti
40. ents are defined depends on whether the RMS is operating in SINGLE mode or GROUP mode Single Mode The content of each bottle needs to be defined by highlighting the bottle position and using the and keys to scroll to the correct reagent name Once the correct name is indicated use the L arrow key to proceed to the definition of the next reagent bottle Group Mode The contents of each bottle are classified according to the type of reagent not the specific reagent Thus each position needs to be defined as one of the following classes of reagents FIXATIVE Formalin or other similar functioning reagents DEHYD L G Low Grade Dehydrant such as Alcohol up to 70 DEHYD H G High Grade Dehydrant such as Alcohol gt 70 CLEARING Xylene or other similar functioning reagents WAX Paraffin wax UNDEFINED The content of each bottle needs to be defined by highlighting the bottle position and using the and keys to scroll to the correct group name Once the correct name is indicated use the L arrow key to proceed to the definition of the next reagent bottle The definition of the groups must respect the following rules e The groups must be sequenced in relation to their actual use in the processing procedure e fixative must precede dehydrant low grade dehydrant must precede those of high grade etc O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 35 e Between one group and another there could be bottles of undefined conten
41. etort Heating Perform a Retort heating test O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 14 CHAPTER 6 PREPARATION FOR OPERATION 6 1 FILLING REAGENT BOTTLES The emptying and subsequent refilling of reusable reagent bottles must be done in accordance with all safety 2 DN regulations for handling flammable and toxic substances Use proper ventilation and keep away from open flames and or electrical circuits 1 Place bottles on a flat level surface for filling All Bottles must be filled to the level indicated by the markings on the bottle between the Min and Max marks MIN 2 5 liters MAX 2 75 liters Failure to fill to the correct level can result in errors and alarms gt 2 Inspect the Quick connect O rings and inspect the internal tubing connection to ensure there are no cracks or defects and that the O rings are clean 3 Inspect the openings in the Quick connect to make sure there are no clogs or obstructions When exchanging or refilling bottles use the special screw caps supplied with the instrument to avoid reagent spillage and fumes Replace cracked or damaged caps and O rings 4 Secure the cap around the Quick connect and the solid cap DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN This can result in cracking of the caps If the quick connect couplers leak the o rings should be replaced If leakage problems persist contact TBS customer service gt O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare
42. f the reagent Recording the usage of each solution by number of runs and or cassettes Reminding to replace reagents that have reached their defined limits Automatically selecting the proper order depending on the usage of each reagent within the specified group In the group mode the specific reagent name is not used to identify the contents of the bottle but itis classified as part of a group of similar reagents The position number of a reagent bottle does not correspond to the program step number with the exception of the following e The first time the processor is used in Group mode e Each time the counters are reset to zero RMS resetting e Intermittently when the relationship between the number of bottles in the group and their individual limits is such that the position number is the same as the bottle number see the sequencing example that follows for more detail In summary in order to properly utilize the Group Mode function Activate the RMS in Group mode Define groups of reagents by their function or contents Define the limits in terms of processes and or samples for each group Replace the reagents as indicated PRI Example Group Mode Sequence High grade dehydrants are placed in bottles 6 7 and 8 The limits of this group are fixed as 1 process The sequence of use would be the following STEP USAGE PROCESS H 1 6 Bottle 6 fresh reagent 7 Bottle 7 fresh reagent 8 Bottle 8 fresh reagent
43. g alarm code Number of the current contents of the retort Number of the last reagent in the Retort 0 If Clean Cycle Run Retort temperature set point Retort direct temperature Retort average temperature on 20 direct reads Retort maximum temperature raised after the last reset Paraffin Chamber temperature set point Paraffin Chamber direct temperature Paraffin Chamber average temperature on 20 direct reads Paraffin Chamber maximum temperature raised after the last reset 12 3 SERVICE ASSISTANCE Before calling TBS Product Service please collect the following information SASS Type of instrument Serial number Software release The number of any alarm that has occurred A print of the Alarm Archive if the printer is available Please provide this information to Product Service upon contact Our telephone number is 919 384 9393 The department is staffed 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM EST or DST Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 61 CHAPTER 13 SAFETY FEATURES 13 1 PROTECTION AGAINST OVERHEATING The thermostat controls include a maximum temperature cutoff switch to prevent overheating of the paraffin chamber and Retort These devices do not prevent alarms but prevent overheating when primary control devices fail DO NOT use the instrument when an alarm indicating a strange temperature increase is illuminated In the event of overheating it is best to switch off the instrument and disconnect it
44. go back to the previous menu Press ESC to abort the operation and to go back to the previous menu O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 26 Reagent Reagent names are labels prepared in advance They do not have an influence on the process They are listed for the convenience of the user so that you can define which solutions to use for each step Time The time for each step can be set from 0 to 12 hours in 5 minute intervals If atime of 0 hours and 0 minutes is set the step will be ignored even if the other parameters temperature and vacuum are set The time includes the reagent filling and emptying process Temp The selectable reagent temperature range is Ambient 45 C The selectable paraffin temperature range is 52 60 C P The Pressure Vacuum P V field allows you to select the following options A ambient pressure V vacuum approx 700mBar below ambient P pressure approx 250mBar above the ambient pressure P V an alternating cycle with an 8 minute frequency of pressure and vacuum Varying the pressure in the Retort facilitates reagent infiltration into tissue specimens The following P V settings are recommended Biopsies vacuum or ambient pressure Samples of normal size vacuum in every station Mix of biopsies and normal samples vacuum in every station Large samples cycles of pressure and vacuum in every station 2 It is never recommended to simultaneously process samples of vastly
45. he time to complete process For example if you start a 12 hour program at 9 00pm and desire an end time of 7 30am there is not enough time to complete the process without cutting its time short The computer will therefore automatically adjust the Process End time so that the 12 hour processing schedule is maintained in this case by finishing at 9 00am the following morning O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 42 Itis highly recommended that the user verify the time day and date of process completion before starting a program If it is set incorrectly the user s only options are to wait for process completion or to remove partially processed tissues from the retort reprogram and begin a new process Processing programs cannot be edited once they are begun Midweek holidays There are two convenient solutions for handling midweek holidays e Create a third standard program named for example HOLIDAYS where you can set a different completion time to meet the particulars of your schedule e Use the Daily setting but be certain to reset the completion time date before utilizing the program again Starting from step other than the first Use the T and J arrows Note that the bar will move from the first step to every valid step every step is valid if its value is greater than 0 It is possible to select a starting step different from the first step in a particular program e This feature could be used for
46. ic tissue processor for laboratory use It should only be used for routine processing of histological tissue samples To avoid potential instrument damage do not use different reagents from those specified in Chapter 4 The instrument should only be operated by qualified technicians The warranty applies only if the instrument is used in the correct manner and in accordance with the information and advice provided herein The manufacturer declines all responsibility for possible damages to persons and or objects due to improper or inexperienced use of the instrument 1 1 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 2 1 2 PATENTS TRADEMARKS AND SPECIFICATIONS Prices and specifications are current at time of publication however they are subject to change without notification Please contact our North Carolina office or one of our distributors for current prices and availability ATP and Innovations for Science are trademarks and TBS is a registered trademark of General Data Healthcare Inc Cincinnati Ohio U S A The ATP has certain features that are covered under Patent US 6 780 380 B2 1 3 SYMBOLS AND CONVENTIONS Do not use free flame near the instrument No smoking near the instrument Recyclable High voltage Important safety notice Important operation information Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 3 1 4 ABBREVIATIONS AND UNITS OF MEASURE
47. innati Ohio USA General TBS A Division of General Data Healthcare 3014 Croasdaile Drive Durham NC 27705 Phone 919 384 9393 Fax 919 384 9595 Email tosOtrianglebiomedical com www trianglebiomedical com TBS is a Division of General Data Healthcare 4354 Ferguson Drive Cincinnati OH 45245 Phone 800 733 5252 ext 6473 Email talktousOgeneral data com www general data com hc
48. location the temperature of the CCW stations 11 to 14 is preset to the default value of 60 C This default can be modified in the Other Settings Functions section of the RMS Setup menu The allowed temperature range for paraffin in the CCW is from 50 C to 60 C At the start of any process the default temperature of the CCW is reset to be the same as the retort temperature set for the paraffin waxes in that process if they differ At the end of a process the CCW temperature will return to the default value selected in the RMS Setup menu It is important to note that if the instrument is completely reset as explained in Chapter 7 Alarms this default CCW temperature will return to 60 TC 7 9 CHARCOAL FILTER LIMIT SETTING The charcoal filters are consumable items administered by the RMS The percentage indicator amount of usage is visible on the MAIN and SETUP menus with 0 representing a new filter and 100 representing an expended filter When the filters reach or exceed their preset limits the RMS will prompt the user to replace them at the same time they are prompted to replace reagents Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 23 The charcoal filters should be replaced any time after 60 processes but under no circumstances more than 120 processes based upon the following factors e Without use of the WPC replace every 90 to 120 processes e With use of the WPC replace every 60 to 90 processes These
49. mbols and Conventions L vet got ewa kn e eee 3 1 4 Abbreviations and Units of Measure ee 4 1 5 Safety Precautions EE 5 CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING PACKING AND TRANSPORTING A 7 E leet EE 7 2 2 Packaging and or Preparation for Transport 8 23 eet 8 CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE ATP PROCESSCH iiaii iinne 9 3 1 General Features sees eee eee 9 EE 10 3 3 Rear Panel amp Floppy HEINEN EEN 11 OPE KEN EN E KAN ME EE ME KE DY KEY ME ME KAN DYE EY ME S 11 CHAPTER 4 E HE 12 See EE 12 4 2 Incompatible Heagents eee eee eee eee 12 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL QUALIFICATION A 14 CHAPTER 6 PREPARATION FOR OPERATION ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 Sct leie Ge LE STS 15 6 2 Filling Paraffin BOUS eee eee 16 e Nee ee Ree ere 17 CHAPTER 7 FIRST RUN PROGRAMMING sxs e eee 18 EE 18 e Te E 18 ETE MAN MENW e e e e e ARA 19 As e EE 20 O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc iii EE COOK ANIMA Gatco oann 21 10 Ho r and RE 22 7 7 Purge Reagents Limits Setting E 23 7 8 CCW Paraffin Oven Temperature Setting eee eee eee eee 23 TEER A E Bian ln Te EE 23 7 10 WPC Wax Purification Cycle sse eee eee 24 ACHIV ION EE 24 7 10 1 Manual Start of the WDC 25 IS Activation e ON AN ENA NON ON ANE KEN NA ES POUN AD 25 CHAPTER 8 PROGRAMMING PROCESSES sese 26 BS 1k ProgramiminqnProcesSes ie nr etree eee teen eee ee eae 26 EGE voat aL Sd a 27 EE 27 Eeer 27 L n e Oe oe oe
50. mount of current CAUTION All laboratory tissue processors rely on the fact that power outages at hospitals clinics and industrial facilities will be of a short duration less than one entire process step as they should have adequate backup generators etc No tissue processor can protect samples totally from long delays especially in dehydrant steps If you anticipate an extended power outage take steps to protect your tissue samples or the processing quality could be compromised 2 RETORT T LOW At the end of a step after the drain but before the start of the next step the retort temperature is not at the value required by the program This check is done only at the end of a stand by step because it is not possible to know how much time is necessary for the reagent to reach the correct temperature The time is strictly related to other parameters such as required temperature ambient temperature type and quantity of reagent quantity of samples in the retort etc O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 50 This is a non blocking alarm because reagent heating is not critical for obtaining good results If the alarm involves the Retort heating system the instrument will possibly be blocked during the first paraffin step The process is not ended but the samples will be left in paraffin with little or no damage as compared to being in other reagents for a long period of time This alarm may frequently appear during very short
51. n PH 844 643 1129 General Data Healthcare helps labs enhance productivity and improve workflow with innovative products solutions and support that www general data com hc focus on delivering better patient safety 8 care 2014 General Data Healthcare Inc All rights reserved Specifications are current at the time of publication however they are subject to change without notification All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of General Data Healthcare Inc Cincinnati Ohio USA Sales Inquiries PH 844 643 1129 Email talktous general data com General EI E Web www general data com hc General Data Healthcare Inc Headquarters 4354 Ferguson Drive Cincinnati OH 45245 Service TBS Facility 3014 Croasdaile Drive Durham NC 27705 PH 800 245 5029 Email customersupport general data com More Information General Data Healthcare helps labs enhance productivity and improve workflow with innovative products solutions and support that www trianglebiomedical com focus on delivering better patient safety 8l care PH 800 733 5252 ext 6473 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc All rights reserved Specifications are current at the time of publication however they are subject to change without notification Please contact our North Carolina office or one of our distributors for current prices and availability All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of General Data Healthcare Inc Cinc
52. n assists service personnel in diagnosing the instrument s problem 7 10 1 MANUAL START OF THE WPC If for any reasons the WPC has been interrupted or not allowed to start automatically it can be started manually by selecting the Start Paraffin Wax Purif Cycle line on the RMS Setup menu It is important that the WPC is started only after running a Clean Cycle following a process 7 11 RMS ACTIVATION The RMS Reagent Management System can be activated or deactivated prior to running a program See Chapter 9 for details on the use and setup of the RMS Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 25 CHAPTER 8 PROGRAMMING PROCESSES 8 1 PROGRAMMING PROCESSES e O To define new or edit existing programs the Program Label must exist and any reagents to be included in the program must already be defined 1 Select EDIT PROGRAMS from the MAIN menu 2 From the menu on the right side of the screen use the arrows to select which program you would like to edit Once highlighted press ENTER The Edit Programs Screen will appear Formalin HEE MUS t Use T and 4 arrows to select the process to edit change Use ENTER to start editing the selected process Use the ARROW keys to move through the process data Reagent name Processing Time Temperature Pressure Vacuum and Agitation When in the field to edit or change use and keys to change values Press ENTER to save changes and to
53. n external device such as an Auto Dialer to call a pre selected number and relay the message that an alarm has occurred If you wish to attach such a device to the ATP but do not wish to purchase our Auto Dialer or if you have a proprietary system already in place please note the following constraints on the connector and its associated electronics Maximum allowed voltage 48V AC DC Maximum allowed current GA For instructions related to the Auto Dialer please consult the manual included with the dialer O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 67 APPENDIX 1 ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS DESCRIPTION U M CATH Accessories Auto Dialer Ea ATP1 AD ST Sa AA cord serial cable 1 paper roll 1 Ea ATP1 P Charcoal filters 2 CS CS ATP CFB Paraffin reagent bottles reusable quick connector 6 CS CS ATP1 BR PE al bottles reusable bottles only no caps or Ea ATP1 123 Screw caps for reagent bottles solid 10 CS CS ATP1 BC Screw caps with cut out for Quick Coupler Fitting Ea ATP1 177 Pa SE capacity 150 with 1 cover 4 ES ATP1 B150 G ti On meatal 200 220 random or 350 ES ATP1 BB Ge A ae movement of baskets fits 2 ATP 1 Ka ATP1 259 Paper roll for printer 12 Cs Cs ATP1 PP Ink ribbon for printer 6 Cs Cs ATP1 PR ATP user manual English Ea ATP1 OM Main power cord Ea 43177R User Replaceable Spare Parts Fuses 10A 250V Pair F483 ND Retort lid gasket Ea ATP1 205 Quick Coupler O Rings Small 2 per coupler Ea
54. ng does not include the counters for the charcoal filters or the bottles of the Purge reagents Please note Resetting the counters to zero occurs automatically when the following functions are selected e Changing the RMS mode between Single and Group mode e Each time the RMS is activated or deactivated e When the definition and or limits of the groups are modified Please note Resetting the counters to zero does not occur automatically when modifications to the definition of the reagents or of the limits in Single Bottle mode are made RMS Single Counter Reset The Single Counter Reset selection allows the user to zero the counters of individual bottles This function is useful if the user decides to replace renew a reagent before the preset limit of a particular bottle is reached Please note The Single Counter Reset only allows the user to change individual bottle counters if the RMS is in Single Bottle mode Please note The Single Counter Reset is also the only function that allows the operator to reset the counters of the charcoal filters and the Purge reagents O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 37 Please note The counters of the charcoal filters and Purge reagents are not reset by the Counters Total Reset function or a change from Single Bottle mode to Group mode Whenever the user replaces the Purge reagents or the charcoal filters without being prompted by the RMS it will be necessary to
55. now should look the same as the Edit Program screen Use the T and L arrows to select the Program that is to be utilized Press ENTER to start the Program 10 4 SETTING THE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME DATE The Start Process Screen Formalin e Ille HU a ba Two lines are displayed above the icons The first line displays the process duration plus the possible presence and duration of any delay in DAYS HOURS and MINUTES The second line will display the time as determined by the computer that the process will be completed O Please note The program cannot begin with this screen open but the 2 delay will count down while this screen is open Once the delay reaches zero the Program End time will begin to increase until you begin the run O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 41 Settinq Delay Use the lt and gt arrows to choose one of the fields which indicate hours minutes and day of the week of the program completion Use the and keys to change the time and date that the program is to end The computer will automatically update the total processing time the date of completion and the fields that indicate the amount of the delay expressed in days hours and minutes The maximum delay is 7 days Itis not possible to set an hour or a day of the week less than the starting time added to the duration of the process As noted above any time spent in this menu will decrement the delay if any or inc
56. oblems See also Alarm 2 Cause Retort heating system failure Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 20 WAX T LOW During the fill of a paraffin the temperature of the retort was too low The process will be halted because the fill cannot be guaranteed Cause See Alarm 14 Solution See Alarm 14 21 OVER T WAX The temperature of the paraffin chamber has exceeded the set point Cause Temperature system failure Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 22 TSW OUT The el Cause The sensor has malfunctioned Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 23 PRESSURE N R During the first phase of a drain the pressure in the retort has not reached the correct value The process will be stopped Cause The air pump or other pneumatic circuit parts have malfunctioned Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact the TBS service department for technical assistance 24 DRAIN NO PRESS During the second phase of a drain the pressure in the retort has not reached the correct value The process will be stopped Cause See Alarm 23 Solution See Alarm 23
57. osed during the process to ensure proper functioning of the pneumatic air circuit If you must open the retort for some reason or if you wish to start a process before the WPC is complete use the ESC key to halt the WPC before opening the lid 14 4 CHARCOAL FILTERS REPLACEMENT Filter replacement is required approximately every 60 to 120 processes based upon environmental factors and use of the WPC We estimate that e Without the use of the WPC filter life will be from 90 120 processes e With the use of the WPC filter life will be from 60 90 processes These values are only estimates because they are influenced by e Environmental factors humidity temperature e The duration of the processes e The application of the vacuum or pressure on all the steps of the process e The frequency of reagent agitation Regardless of usage the charcoal filters should be changed at least once every six months To order additional filters specify Cat 8A1850 Exhausted filters must be replaced with the required frequency as they may release toxic and contaminated vapors into the air if left too long Exhausted filter waste is to be handled in accordance with local state and national regulations 14 5 RETORT LID GASKET REPLACEMENT The Retort lid gasket is made of VITON rubber a DuPont trademark It needs to be periodically greased with TEFLON grease Cat 7PV999 When replacing use a sharp point not a metallic one
58. paraffin stages particular precautions are taken to guarantee melting of the paraffin before any paraffin filling or emptying steps begin e The ATP has 2 stainless steel baskets of identical dimensions Each of the baskets can hold from 125 cassettes using the appropriate spring organizers up to 150 cassettes without using spring organizers The processing capacity therefore varies from 250 cassettes with organizers up to 300 cassettes without organizers Spring separators are recommended when processing medium to large tissue samples to allow for good fluid exchange Separators also impede the opening of the cassettes when processing a small number of samples Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 9 3 2 FRONT VIEW Tilting color touch screen a o Retort M Floppy ef drive Heated paraffin chamber 5 bottles Reagent bottle chamber Charcoal filter bottles O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 10 3 3 REAR PANEL 8 FLOPPY DRIVE On the rear panel of the control module there are A On Off main switch B Main power connection module C Fuse holder 2 x 10A fuses D Keyboard Connector for use by service technicians E Remote Alarm socket No alarm pins 1 2 closed pins 1 3 open Alarm pins 1 2 open pins 1 3 closed Please note The socket at E is a low voltage connection maximum 48V 6A isolated from the rest of the instrument An Auto Dialer or
59. pending on the model 110 VAC 10 60 Hz 10A grounded 220 VAC 10 50 Hz 6A grounded In addition to the ATP anti blackout feature an uninterruptible power e supply UPS can be utilized to provide power for short power outages 2 and some protection against power fluctuations line noise and power spikes Use of a UPS is highly recommended for sites which experience brown outs or other power fluctuations The use of adapters to plug in more than one instrument to the same outlet power strip does not provide a reliable power supply It may produce overheating and create a potential fire hazard ECC electrical instrument directives forbid such practices 3 Turn the power on 4 Select the preferred Language on the initial screen 5 From the Main screen select Service Edit Setup Set the elevation to the appropriate value for the location of the laboratory See Chapter 12 for more details This is particularly important for higher elevation location Failure to set the elevation could result in short fill and pressure errors Choose your Alarm settings From the Main screen select Service Pressure Test Perform a pressure test to confirm the operation of the pumps and sensors associated with the pressure system 8 From the Main screen select Service Vacuum Test Perform a vacuum test to confirm the operation of the pumps and sensors associated with the vacuum system 9 From the Main screen select Service R
60. power MN source DO NOT extract bottles replace reagents or do other maintenance operations when the instrument is operating O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 6 CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING PACKING AND TRANSPORTING Before moving or transporting the instrument it is essential to carefully read this chapter paying particular attention to the instrument setup instructions The warranty is invalid if the instrument is improperly operated Be certain to follow the instructions and recommendations provided by this manual The manufacturer is not responsible for damages resulting from improper operation or handling of the instrument If the crate is damaged inform the driver and get written acknowledgment of the damage on the delivery truck or you may forfeit any rights for damage recovery Pay particular attention to the outside of the shipping container In the event of concealed damage save all shipping crates and packing material DO NOT unpack the instrument if damage is apparent Immediately notify the carrier of any damage and contact the shipper to initiate any claims 2 1 UNPACKING The proper steps to be taken for unpacking are Open the rear of the box Remove the screws securing the top 3 Remove screws and nails securing the wooden sides to the base of the box Lift the side walls out of the way Raise the instrument to the vertical position as you move it off of the wooden pallet 6 R
61. r run O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 45 10 7 OPENING THE RETORT DURING A PROGRAM There are some steps in which the retort CANNOT be opened and others in which the retort MUST NOT be opened Processing Alarms may occur that would make the computer control system abort the process Potentially toxic or flammable substances may exit from the retort i While a program is running NEVER open the retort lid in a step other than The retort can be opened when the second message line displays Processing Please take the following precautions e Close the lid as soon as possible e Immediately close the lid if the Processing message changes AN Respect all the safety rules about the precautions to take when handling toxic or flammable substances e lf the system is processing during a vacuum step it will be necessary to press the key VACUUM RELEASE before opening the retort The second message line will then display Normalizing pressure in the retort and after 10 seconds the retort can be opened Within one minute the processor will again try to create a vacuum if the step requires this operation If the Retort is not closed within this time a non blocking alarm will occur VACUUM TIME OUT and for the remaining time of the step the processor will NOT try again to create a vacuum Processing quality could be compromised e If the opening of the retort is difficult DO NOT force it Instead
62. rectly engage the reagent bottles NEVER use ACETONE BENZENE or TRICHLOROETHANE Fixatives with mercury salts acetic or picric acid may corrode metal We strongly advise against their use DO NOT open the Retort lid when the instrument is working without having previously followed the instructions contained in this manual Use specific precautions in handling flammable reagents such as ethanol Use specific precautions in handling liquid paraffin waxes as they can cause burns The emptying and filling of reagent bottles must only be done by qualified personnel O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 5 e Dueto the presence of flammable substances inside reagent bottles it is recommended to ad Avoid smoking near the instrument Avoid using open flames near the instrument e g Bunsen burner e DO NOT wear clothes that are prone to create electrostatic charges while handling reagents wool synthetic fibers etc e Contaminated reagent waste must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances e Access to the instrument s internal components is reserved only to those specialists trained in the service of the instrument Always disconnect the processor from the electrical source before accessing the electronics e Only original spare parts sold by the manufacturer or by authorized dealers are recommended for the instrument BEFORE replacing fuses disconnect the instrument from the
63. rement the end time if the delay is zero until you close the menu Any delay programmed will extend the length of time specimens remain in the first reagent Programming Completion Times A convenient feature of the ATP is that it will automatically remember when a program is to be completed The computer stores the hour and or day you have chosen for the process to be completed The next time you choose the same program the computer will indicate the same hour and or day of completion Any delay necessary to end the process at the predetermined hour and or day is automatically calculated and displayed in the appropriate display field e To reset the delay press CLEAN The delay will be cancelled and the delay memory will be erased The next time the program is started there will be no delay e In addition to any special programs 2 STANDARD programs are recommended o Daily The first time you start the Daily program set only the time of completion e g 7 30am After that any time you select the Daily program it will by default propose to end automatically the following day at 7 30am o Weekend The first time you start the Weekend program set the completion time and day of the week eg 7 30am of Monday The Weekend program will end automatically on the following Monday at 7 30 again unless you press the CLEAN button and then set a new delay and end time e Completion time cannot be set less than current time plus t
64. s Rode Ria aan RUE 51 AP VIMEO Reon nr yee eae Nae Re Gea 51 TAUSTE PS ES NA 51 T R TE RINE OT DO 51 P PILE NOT FOU NE EE 52 EE 52 Ek FWA XE LOW fa os ie oak po sale a ee pan n RA 52 ee EE 52 LILLE NO VAGO Mitad datado ibas 52 jf wy a GO SN es eer eo eee ee Epi EE 52 13 OVE EE 53 ROMEO A E E ote ate Ran een en 53 EE 53 e EE TE EE 53 ee OO E 53 BARILE NORFOUND AA SIE E E ESEE EEE ER 53 12 SRE PORT IESEO Wisin 54 R A EO EE 54 21 ZOVER e EE 54 Ee ET EE 54 SES PRESO DRAE IN Fot it air kel Ske aa kd On PS DANE pr kl 54 ENEE ot ye to tt te tt a e e ke 54 25 DRAIN TIME OU T uit so in play ola pe volo dada a bra ba epa kl pa k aa ak e plan a 55 O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc v 26 2 RET NOTE FWA EE 55 27 OVER FILE Ee 55 EE 55 3 GOM ERRO FR EAR PI Ji eeneg 55 EE EE 55 33 COM ERROR TIMEOUT EE 56 39 COM ERROR LINE OR PORT DOWN eee ae nannan 56 SE 56 Se 56 Dl OVER VACUUM EE 56 525 ESIBREAKS HIGH sas ee oe EE EE 56 JEFF BRE ANK SLOW ik saints taa ran tl an pwann ea pire epa emanation mre 57 EG SE e Eeleren 57 1155 Nstr ment EE 57 CHABIERSI2E SERYIGEMEN e 59 12 En EE 59 VD LTG 59 Pressure FO S kk ea ee T ki ar a Taie 60 e 60 EE 60 A EE 60 FOSE E 60 PA ANE Ye EE 60 12 2 Service Menu Abbreviation UIst AAA 61 EE AOAN EINE 61 CHAPTER 13 SAFETY FEATURES ta 62 EH EE EE EE 62 13 2 Protection against Excess Pressure eee 62 CHAPTER 14 INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE sees esser
65. se the process cassette number limits Alternately excellent results may indicate that the limits could be increased slightly extending the life of the reagents O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 33 The RMS Instructional Screen indicates what action to take Follow the drawing on the left and press ENTER for every bottle replaced SICA LOA Similar to Single Bottle mode at the end of a process the RMS will prompt the user with graphics and text to replace a reagent bottle from one or more groups This task may be postponed to a later time by pressing the ESC key in the same manner mentioned above and may be executed at the end of the next process or accessed from the Main Menu When there are multiple concentrations belonging to a group such as the DEHYD groups the highest concentration solution should be utilized to replace the reagent in the bottle O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 34 9 3 RMS PROGRAMMING REAGENTS DEFINITION Defining reagents allows the operator to identify the type of reagent that is utilized in any single bottle The labels utilized are the same as those assigned in the process programming section Chapter4 and that are prepared modified from the SETUP Menu with the function Reagent Label ze Please note When using the RMS the assignment of a reagent name to a bottle 2 does not automatically update the reagent names in the process programs The way the reag
66. sections at the end of each process and after the completion of the WPC when active the Reagent Management System will activate a screen like the one shown above This screen provides written instructions and a graphical representation of the ATP showing which reagent bottles to replace and the specific reagent to use If for some reason it is necessary to postpone the substitution of reagents after a process it is possible to press the ESC key skip this session of the RMS and postpone it until the end of the next process Please note The process limit counters are not reset by this action At the end of the a next process the RMS will prompt the user to replace the reagents that expired at the L end of the previous processes plus those whose limits have been reached after this most recent run If the RMS is skipped at the end of a process using the ESC key as explained above scheduled reagent replacement can be performed without waiting to complete another process By choosing to enter the RMS menu from the Main Menu you will automatically be prompted to press enter to start RMS operations Conversely if the RMS has been regularly executed any request for execution from the Main Menu will be denied O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 31 9 2 2 RMS GROUP MODE DESCRIPTION AND EXAMPLE This mode facilitates maintenance management and quality assurance by Managing the bottles by user defined classification o
67. steps in this case is not a problem because it is normal that the retort temperature will not reach the set point temperature during very short steps Cause Incorrect working or damage of temperature sensor heating resistance safety thermostat Solution No intervention by the user is possible If the problem persists contact TBS for technical assistance 3 SHORT DRAIN The duration of the drain was too short Cause Insufficient level of reagent in the indicated bottle Solution Verify reagent levels on level surface not mounted in unit If this occurs during the alcohol step of the Clean Cycle reduce the percentage of alcohol from 100 to 80 but maintain the volume at the normal level 4 P V TIMEOUT Occurs if the instrument is unable to create processing pressure or vacuum in the Retort at the scheduled time The processor will not try to create pressure or vacuum in that step and will go on with the program During the next step if scheduled it will try again Cause Pump failure lid gasket leakage Solution Check and clean the lid gasket 5 FULL FILL P 6 FULL FILL S Excessive level of reagent in the Retort during the fill the overfill is recognized by the sensor S or by the pressure gradient P and the filling is stopped before it can produce a failure The process can continue without problems Cause Excessive level of reagent in the bottle Solution Verify r
68. t that therefore are not managed by the automation of the RMS This however is unadvisable because it is inconsistent with the goals of the Histology process e A group could consist of just one bottle a typical example is the group of fixatives e For the dehydrants there are two separate groups low and high grade low grade being alcohols with concentrations less than 70 If the user desires though it is possible to have only one group choosing either low or high grade to represent it and having the RMS manage your alcohols as one large group e Bottle positions 11 14 are fixed as the paraffin group If you wish to use the RMS to manage your reagents but do not wish to have the RMS manage the paraffin waxes for you itis necessary to set the paraffin process number cassette number limits to zero 9 4 RMS PROGRAMMING LIMITS DEFINITION The definition of the limits determines the frequency of reagent substitution It is possible to assign each bottle a limit based on the number of processes performed and or a limit based on the number of cassettes processed When one of the two limits is reached or exceeded the RMS will require the substitution of the reagent for that specific bottle Again it is sufficient that only one of the two limits is reached It is possible however to use just one of the two limits by setting the other to zero If both limits are set to zero the RMS will not prompt the user to replace the reag
69. tact with them can cause burns 14 3 PARAFFIN WAX PURIFICATION CYCLE An important addition to the ATP maintenance process is the Paraffin Wax Purification Cycle or WPC Regular use of this feature will significantly reduce paraffin consumption and thus time spent replacing or maintaining reagents The WPC works by using air and heat to vaporize contaminant reagent carryover in the paraffin waxes and then trapping these vapors in the charcoal filters Using this process the majority of xylenes carried over into the initial paraffin steps are removed ze This purification process takes place in the paraffin bottles the retort is 2 not filled with paraffin so unlike other tissue processes it is not necessary to run a Clean Cycle after the execution of the WPC Another advantage of conducting this process in the bottles is that it can be stopped at any time to begin a new process without draining the retort and having to run a Clean Cycle thus saving 30 to 50 minutes e To maximize the value of this process and to therefore minimize paraffin consumption the WPC should be run after every process O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 63 Important note The retort should be cleaned using the Clean Cycle following a process prior to starting the WPC and the retort lid MUST remain closed during the purification cycle L Although there will be no paraffin in the retort it is important to keep the retort cl
70. tamination between reagents The last Purge step is the drying of the Retort of any alcohol residue This step is not critical and can be stopped at any time without damaging the instrument O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 48 CHAPTER 11 ALARMS 11 1 MANAGING ALARMS There are two types of alarms Non Blocking Alarms Alarms 1 through 9 are NON BLOCKING alarms or WARNINGS that do not interrupt the program The event that caused the alarm is not critical for completion of the process and any program stoppage could produce worse results than continuing With NON BLOCKING alarms the program will continue and the screen will display the alarm number and a brief explanation of the alarm In this situation it is NOT desirable to interrupt the process Upon completion the cause of the alarm can be determined and addressed by the operator Procedures listed below for each type of alarm should be followed to correct the cause of the problem If following all of the recommended steps to stop the alarm from reoccurring does not help and or if the problem persists for several processes the TBS service department should be contacted Blocking Alarms Alarms 11 through 53 are blocking alarms These are true alarms and do interrupt process as the cause of the alarm makes it impossible to proceed Continuing the program could cause more serious damage than stopping it In the event of a BLOCKING alarm follow the instruc
71. the Clean Cycle program is useful to extend the life of the Clean Cycle reagents Scraping should be done with extreme care Avoid the use of sharp tools that can damage the Retort surface A rubber spatula works well Even if the Retort is maintained at the temperature of the last paraffin until the execution of the Clean Cycle it is preferable to run the Clean Cycle immediately after the process Press CLEAN to start the Clean Cycle at any time except when a program is underway The screen will display data about the Clean Cycle steps These steps have been set and optimized by the manufacturer and can NOT be changed Press ENTER to start the Clean Cycle As in any program the Clean Cycle can be aborted by pressing ESC and then ENTER within 3 seconds Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 47 Clean Cycle procedure SINS LO DAS The bottles containing the Clean Cycle reagents are labeled with P1 and P2 and must contain the first from the left top row P1 xylene or substitutes the second P2 80 or 100 alcohol La The Clean Cycle reagent if not managed by the RMS must be changed at least every 5 completed paraffin processes au Take care not to leave fabric or paper residue normally used in cleaning procedures as the material can prevent the complete closing of the main valve membrane with subsequent damage or alarms Pieces of fabric can damage the rotating valve causing reagent leaks and cross over con
72. this manual please contact TBS technical service for assistance Acetic Acid gt Ethyl ether gt Picric acid gt Acetone gt Flemmings Strong gt Rossman s fluid gt Amyl acetate gt Gendre fluid gt Tetrahydrofuran gt Benzene gt Helly s fluid gt Trichloroacetic acid gt Bouin s fixatives gt Little s alcoholic lead gt Trichloroethane gt Carnoy s fluid gt Olmacher fluid gt Weigirt lodine gt Carnoy Lebrum fluid Osmic acid gt Zambini s PAF gt Cedarwood oil gt Paraformaldeide gt Zenkers gt Chloroform gt Perfix gt Dioxane gt Petroleum ether The manufacturer is NOT responsible for damages due to the use of the above stated reagents WARNING DO NOT use Acetone Benzene or Trichloroethane We also advise against the use of fixatives containing mercury salts acetic or picric acid as they may corrode the metal components of the instrument and shorten a component s useful life Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 13 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL QUALIFICATION This procedure describes the steps for installation and testing of the basic mechanics of the unit and should be done on all new units or units returning from factory service 1 Position the unit on a flat level surface away from heat radiators stoves direct sunlight etc and moisture sinks drains etc 2 Connect the unit to a power source The main power supply connection must provide de
73. tions displayed on the screen 1 Stop the acoustic alarm 2 Try to empty the retort 3 Remove the samples 4 Reset the instrument After the reset the instrument is again ready to run a program The alarm could have been simply an error in closing the retort lid or something else easy to resolve Before proceeding please check the following Remove all samples Check that the retort does not contain any reagent residuals Check reagent and paraffin bottle levels Check that the bottles are correctly placed in their housing slots Check that the paraffin waxes are melted and if possible verify their temperature Check and clean the retort lid gasket Execute a Clean Cycle to verify the functioning of the instrument When uncertain as to the cause of the failure have a qualified electrician check the line voltage for transient and or drop outs at the receptacle If the alarm persists call TBS technical assistance and do not use the instrument KC RE Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 49 11 2 NON BLOCKING ALARMS 1 BLACK OUT It indicates that there has been an interruption of power to the instrument This can occur due to a loss of power in the user s laboratory or merely due to switching the instrument off and then back on It does not necessarily indicate that there has been a black out at your location If the ATP has lost power during a process its automatic power outage protection will
74. utilize the Single Counter Reset a 9 6 RMS ON OFF This function will turn the RMS on or off Changing the RMS mode will reset the counter to zero Again it is recommended that all reagents be replaced prior to changing the RMS mode 9 7 PRINTING MENU The Printing Menu Seege SIZE IRR REAGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OTHER SETTINGSZFUNCTIONS Printing Menu H He e US b From the Printing Menu you may print the following information Alarm Archive Report of the last 100 alarms Setup Parameters Various Instrument Setup Parameters RMS Situation Status of the RMS RMS Setup RMS settings Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 38 It is always advisable to print the RMS Setup and general Setup Parameters after any meaningful changes have been made to their values A printout of the RMS status can be useful if there is some question about the cycle of reagent substitution or if there is some other reason to refresh or exchange some reagents and reset their process cassette number counters Finally although the user is asked at the end of each process if they would like to print a report of the process just performed it can also be printed from this menu 1 If you attempt to print with no printer attached the system will lock up If this happens power cycle the unit and then clear the resulting Blackout Alarm O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 39 CHAPTER 10 NORMAL OPER
75. y the specific type of reagent it contains In this mode the number that identifies the physical position of the bottle in the processor always corresponds with the program step number It is important to understand this operation of the processor and of the RMS Unlike the Group Mode in the Single Bottle Mode the program step and the identification of the bottle are the same plus the reagent is identified by its specific name i e 70 alcohol xylene etc Group mode The intent of the Group mode is to automate the reagent management process that is performed manually in many laboratories The physical shifting of the bottles by the operator is not necessary because the ATP automatically changes the order of use of the bottles in relation to the prior usage of the reagent In the Group mode reagent bottles are managed as a group based on the type of reagent contained in the bottles The RMS automatically keeps track of the number of processes performed and the total number of cassettes processed Changing the RMS mode will reset the counter to zero therefore it is recommended that all reagents are replaced prior to changing the RMS mode O Copyright 2013 General Data Healthcare Inc 30 9 2 1 RMS SINGLE MODE DESCRIPTION AND EXAMPLE The RMS Instructional Screen indicates what action to take Follou the drawing on the left and press ENTER for every bottle replaced e lele HU e be As explained in previous

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