Dako Autostainer - Manual (Page 19)

Add Rinse to Protocol Steps:
When creating a new protocol template, a buffer rinse can be added automatically,
following each step. Select the Add Rinse to Protocol Steps option to automatically
add buffer rinses. If this option is not checked, the rinse step must be manually selected.
No Pre-Rinse:
When creating a new protocol template, the default pre-rinse step may be removed. If
this option is not checked, the protocol template will include a buffer rinse step.
Flex-time Blow:
When a blow instead of a rinse is required, this option enables Autostainer to perform
the blow without interrupting other functions.
Show Only Programmed Slides:
This option displays only the programmed slides on the Slide Layout Map.
Reagent Volume and Drop Zone Default
From the Initialize screen you can set the default reagent volume by clicking a raised
diamond next to the appropriate volume. Select the default drop zone by clicking the
desired area of the slide image. Select multiple drop zones by holding the CTRL key
while clicking drop-zone areas.
Clean
The Clean screen allows you to initiate a cleaning run. It gives a status report on the
number of slides processed since the last cleaning cycle and the total number of runs. It
also generates a cleaning log.
A cleaning run is recommended after 150 slides have been processed or after one week,
whichever comes first. Once the instrument has processed 150 slides, a message
prompts the user to clean the instrument. The software allows up to 200 slides to be run
between cleaning cycles to allow for flexibility in workflow. If more than 200 slides have
been run, the Program button becomes unavailable and the system does not allow
additional processing until the instrument is cleaned.
Sign Off and Help
Sign Off exits the program and Help displays information regarding Main Menu
features.
Reagent Tracking
The Reagent Tracking screen allows you to monitor the total volume of each reagent
used by the instrument, and generate reports that include all or specific reagents.
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