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A Division of General Data Healthcare
Histology Innovation for a NEW Generation
Pub No.: OM RTP360-1
May 2014
RTP-360
Operator's Manual
RTP
/RTPH
-360
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Product Name
Rapid Tissue Processor
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Catalog #s
RTP-360; RTPH-360

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  • Page 1 ® A Division of General Data Healthcare Histology Innovation for a NEW Generation Pub No.: OM RTP360-1 May 2014 RTP-360 Operator’s Manual /RTPH -360 ™ ™ Product Name Rapid Tissue Processor Here Catalog #s RTP-360; RTPH-360...

  • Page 3: Copyright 2009 General Data Company. All Rights Reserved

    This document may not be copied in whole or in part or reproduced in any other media without the express written permission of TBS-A Division of General Data Healthcare, or General Data Healthcare. Please note that under copyright law, copying includes translation into another language.

  • Page 4: Operator Controls And Components

    Operator Controls and Components Back Panel P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Half-Load function ............................25 SETUP ................................27 PARAMS SETUP ............................. 27 RHE Set Point .............................. 29 RMS SETUP ..............................29 HOUR and DATE ............................. 29 PASSWORD SETUP ............................29 Reagent Labels ............................30 P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 6 NON-BLOCKING ALERT CODE ........................51 BLOCKING ALARM CODES ........................... 56 Appendix 1 | Accessories ............................59 Printers ................................ 59 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Source ......................59 Appendix 2 | Glossary of Abbreviations ........................61 P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaración de Confomidad Verklaring de overeenstemming Dichiarazione di conformità We/Wir/ Nous/WIJ/Noi TBS-A Division of General Data Healthcare Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, erklären, in alleniniger Verantwortung,daß dieses Produkt, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le produit, declaramos, bajo nuestra sola responsabilidad, que el producto, verklaren onder onze verantwoordelijkheid, dat het product, dichiariamo sotto nostra unica responsabilità, che il prodotto,...

  • Page 8: Instrument Compliance

    Instrument Compliance TBS-A division of General Data Healthcare, hereby declares the equipment specified conforms to the Classification(s), Directive(s) and Standard(s) set forth in this document. Certifications: CE, TUV CSA UL EMC Immunity IEC 61010-1:2001 (Second Edition) / EN 61010-1: 2001 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    DO NOT extract bottles, replace reagents or do other maintenance operations when the instrument is operating. To complete the knowledge on the instrument safety please read also the chapter SAFETY DEVICES near the end pages of this manual. P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 10: Safety Devices

    The UPS: if a UPS is installed and active, and there is a power failure, even if the instrument is working, no process can be started because the UPS autonomy is limited to 30 or 60 minutes depending on the charge status of the batteries. 10 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 11: Spc (Sample Processing Chamber) Lid Heating

    An overtemp thermostat (80° C max) has been added to the heater to prevent any over temperature situation. 11 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 12: Performance And Specifications

    User selectable (from 5 min. to 30 min. frequency) RFD – Remote Fill/Drain For reagents and purge agents Data backup On USB memory User interface LCD 15” color monitor with Touch Screen 12 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 13 Power failure device In t h e e v e n t o f a p o w e r failure, the processor restarts the process from the interrupted point. 13 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 14: Preparation/Installation

    9. For the setup of the instrument, see the specific chapter (Installation and Start-up) in this manual. 10. Save the box and all the internal packages in the event the unit would require future shipments. 14 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 15: Packaging And/Or Preparation For Transport

    5. Connect POWER CORD. The power connection must provide the right VOLTAGE and POW ER in relationship to the rating indicated on the instrument identification label. 15 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 16: Initial Stage Set-Up

    • Check the graph of the last process executed (from the START menu press the key GPH) to verify if the process has been executed properly and without any fault. 16 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 17: Operation

    • The position of the rotary valve, • The SPC and its level. • Reagents quality (cap color), • the level of reagent in the tanks, • Charcoal filter status. 17 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 18 In order to correctly operate the instrument the messages must always be carefully followed. 18 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Utilizing the RHE increases the reagents temperature 30-35°C prior to entering the SPC thereby reducing the processing time. Filling time is only increased by approximately 15 seconds. 19 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 20: Reagents

    Unscrew the cap of the used bottle and place it on the new bottle. • Place the cap removed from the new bottle on the used bottle. • Insert the new bottle into its housing slot. 20 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 21: Rfd - Remote Fill And Drain System

    The WHITE outlet to the right is for the EW D, External Wax Dumping. Use the BLACK insulated tube to connect to the External Wax Dumping port. (see EW D chapter) The RFD can work in three different modalities: 21 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 22  Mixing of different reagents into the external waste tank is not recommended. To avoid potentially dangerous chemical reaction; verify their chemical and physical compatibility. 22 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 23: Ewd/Pwd - External Or Protected Wax Dumping

    10 and following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: After the paraffin cylinder is emptied it is recommended to clean out the cylinder. 23 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 24: Filling Paraffin Cylinders

    The sensors accuracy may be reduced due deposits of particulate on the Sensor Lens. After the purge, it is recommended to clean the lenses with a piece of soft paper or tissue. 24 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 25: Half-Load Function

    (evaluating filling time), if L1 = not checked the second check fails, the system will issue ALARM 56 (SHORT FILL), the RTP™/RTPH™-360 will then drain the reagent and will fill the previous one. 25 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 26 CAUTION: If the number of baskets selected is different than the actual number of baskets in the SPC prior to starting the process, the results of the tissue processing will not be predictable. 26 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 27: Setup

    In the USA the date format is: month/day/year. In Europe the format is: day/month/year. Also the time is displayed in a different way. Here it is possible to choose the desired format. 27 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 28 This function allows the setting of the panel ON time: The minimum time is 0 minutes (function disabled, screen always ON) The maximum time is 90 minutes 28 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 29: Rhe Set Point

    Technical Service Team to deactivate or retrieve it! Password modification The password can be modified/changes from this function, the modification is allowed only after entering the current password. 29 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 30: Reagent Labels

    With this function various instrument tests can be performed. Please see the chapter SERVICE. EXT. SERVICE This function is protected by a special factory set password and it is reserved to service technicians. 30 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 31: Start Menu

    The station time includes the reagent filling and draining times (approx. 3 minutes) Temperatures (TMP) The selectable reagent temperature range is: 0 for ambient, from 20 - 45°C The selectable paraffin temperature range is: 52 - 65°C 31 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 32 At the end of the W CC, the Reagent Management System will be started There are no particular restrictions to the use of this process, however be aware that the reagent contamination will also be reversed. 32 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 33: Reagent Management System (Rms)

    The ideal setting may be experimentally found after a few weeks of continuous and regular use of the instrument. 33 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 34: The Daf (Decreasing Aging Factor)

    End of process 4 Tank Processed Cassettes DAF (regressive counter) After process 4 the RMS will not require any substitution because none of the counters reached or exceeded the limit. 34 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 35: Rms Setup

    RMS can ask for unbalanced substitutions with unpredictable results. Moreover the limit can be proportioned to the size of a group, in other words the larger the group is, the higher limits can be set. 35 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 36: Rms Counters Total Reset

    If the charcoal filter is changed before the process counter reaches the preset limit it will be necessary to reset the counter with the “RMS Single Counter Reset” function on the RMS Setup menu. 36 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 37: Print Rms Status & Print Rms Setup

    After the execution of a process and the purge. Any of the predefined limit has been exceeded. The RMS screen will automatically appear. The RMS can also be accessed manually by pressing <RMS> from the START Menu. 37 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 38: Checks And Procedures Before Operating

    The increase in reagent temperature decreases the time necessary for processing tissue. If the RHE is at ambient temperature, it may take up to 20 minutes to reach the set temperature 38 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 39: Delay Setting

    • The instrument needs sufficient time to complete the selected process. If it isn’t possible to complete a process at the desired time, the computer will propose a different END-TIME. 39 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 40: Start From Step Different From The First

    <ENTER> key. If the opening of the chamber is difficult, DO NOT force it, wait for the ambient pressure to normalize. 40 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 41: Process Completion

    At the end of the purge it is necessary to clean the level sensor lenses with a soft paper or tissue! 41 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 42: Timing

    For information on the RHE usage, refer to the following sub-chapters about fast-processing. 42 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 43 45° 95% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° Xylene 55° Xylene 55° Paraffin wax 60° Paraffin wax 60° Paraffin wax 60° Total Time 14 Hrs 43 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 44 The reduction of the program steps used in the process down to 3-4. (only for small samples) • The optimization of the Reagent Management System. Fast processing is only possible with the RTPH™-360. 44 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 45: Reagents Warm-Up By The Rhe

    95% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° Xylene 55° Xylene 55° Paraffin wax 60° Paraffin wax 60° Paraffin wax 60° 156 Min Total Time Continued… 45 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 46 45° 95% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° 100% ETOH 45° Xylene 55° Xylene 55° Paraffin wax 60° Paraffin wax 60° Paraffin wax 60° Total Time 120 Min 46 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 47: Fixation

    Fixation Samples are normally fixed outside the tissue processors. This is due to the need to perform different fixation type and timing in relationship to the tissue type and size. The following is recommended: • Perform a complete fixation outside the tissue processor •...

  • Page 48: Service

    This function may be used to eliminate an alarm that appeared during the instrument Alarms reset testing. It can also be used to reset an alarm that for any reason was not possible to reset by the normal way. (normally pressing <EXIT> key) 48 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 49: Periodic Maintenance

    Before inserting a new gasket carefully clean the Replacement gasket housing slot. The gasket replacement may be not easy due to the fact that the gasket is oversized. This is necessary to maintain a proper seal. 49 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    1. Switch off the instrument (the switch is located near the main power cord) 2. Press and Hold the reset button 3. Switch on the instrument and maintain the reset button pressed until the main screen appears. 50 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 51: Non-Blocking Alert Code

    (separate circuit and breaker). To increase the instrument safety and reliability, an uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) may be used to protect against power failures, fluctuations and spikes 51 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 52 SPC lid gasket. DESCRIPTION The time required to drain the SPC was excessive REMEDY Check the SPC lid gasket, contact our service for other possible causes 52 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 53 If the problem is due to a mistaken programming: change the step time or temperature. If the problem is due to a fault on the SPC thermoregulation system no intervention by the user is possible contact our service department for technical assistance 53 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 54 5 minutes from the issuing of this alert, the condition is switched to alert 23 and the instrument prepare itself for the complete switching OFF (see alert 23) 54 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 55 SPC is 3 the sensor L2 will not work properly). REMEDY Clean level sensors optical prisims, verify that the number of declared baskets is correct. 55 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 56: Blocking Alarm Codes

    Check reagent bottle position and fluid levels. Reagent bottle quick connector may not be fully inserted into the female receptacle. If the problem persists, contact the our service department for technical assistance. 56 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 57 No intervention by the user is possible. Please contact our service department for assistance DRAIN NP PRESS - During the drain the pressure has not reached the correct value PROBLEM DESCRIPTION See Alarm 63 REMEDY See Alarm 63 57 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 58 DESCRIPTION REMEDY Check communication cable connections, if error persists, call service 90-93 PROBLEM I/O Errors DESCRIPTION Possible hardware failure REMEDY De-energize then energize the instrument, if error persist, call service 58 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.

  • Page 59: Appendix 1 | Accessories

    Some power interruptions such as fast transients may cause s ystem errors that are not recoverable. Therefore we highly recommend the installation of a UPS when the main electrical power supply quality is known to be poor and the interruptions are frequent. 59 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 60 UPS. The simple switching OFF of the main power wall switch and/or the disconnection of the power cord may not be sufficient to ensure that the RTP/RTPH-360 is not electrically powered! To ensure that the RTP™/RTPH™-360 is not electrically powered it is necessary to switch the UPS OFF! It is also recommend to disconnect the UPS power cord from the RTP™-360!

  • Page 61: Appendix 2 | Glossary Of Abbreviations

    Rotary Valve Main Valve 1 Main Valve 2 Main Valve 3 Rotary valve Motor Air Pump Vapor trap WT1, WT2 Wax Traps Vacuum Valve Pressure Valve SPC Pressure Normalize Valve 61 | P a g e General Data Healthcare, Inc.
  • Page 62 & 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.

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