Introduction The Aperio GT 450 is a high performance, brightfield whole slide scanner that includes continuous loading with 450 slide- capacity across 15 racks, priority rack scanning, automated image quality check and a scan speed of ~32 seconds at 40x scanning magnification for a 15 mm x 15 mm area.
L’ÉLECTROCUTION, DES BRÛLURES ET D’AUTRES DANGERS. Component and Part Replacement Warnings There are no user-replaceable parts or components in the Aperio GT 450 scanner. Replacement of parts or components within the Aperio GT 450 scanner must be performed by qualified Leica Biosystems Technical Services personnel.
WARNING: Two people are required for lifting the scanner. AVERTISSEMENT: Il faut deux personnes pour soulever l’appareil. Installation and setup of the scanner should only be performed by a trained Leica Biosystems Imaging Service representative. L’installation et le réglage du numériseur doivent être effectués uniquement par un représentant qualifié de service sur site d’Leica Biosystems Imaging.
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Moving – Use care if you must slide the scanner around the workbench. If you need to pick up the scanner to move it off the workbench, contact Leica Biosystems Technical Services. Removal of the scanner may void the applicable product warranty—contact Leica Biosystems Imaging for advice.
Chapter 2: Aperio GT 450 Overview Help Videos and Guides You can access training videos and the Aperio GT 450 Quick Reference Guide directly from the touchscreen interface. Tap Help, and then tap a video or guide to view. Key Features This section describes some key features of your Aperio GT 450.
The scanner supports 1 x 3 inch glass slides (per ISO 8037/1). Coverslips Fully-cured coverslips are required. The Aperio GT 450 supports common industry coverslips used for 1 x 3 inch slides. Slide Racks Supported Optimized and recommended for use with Leica HistoCore Spectra workstation racks (stainer and coverslipper), which include the Leica Universal Rack 30-slide capacity (part number 23RACKGT450).
Slides are fully cured (not “wet”). Ì All slides have coverslips. Coverslips are required when using the Aperio GT 450 scanner. Ì There is no mounting adhesive around the edges of a slide. This can cause it to stick or catch in the scanner Ì...
Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA Coverslipper. The Aperio GT 450 supports common industry glass or plastic coverslips used for 1-inch x 3-inch (2.54 cm x 7.62 cm) slides. See the Aperio GT 450 Specifications for coverslip specifications. (Glass coverslips are recommended.) The quality of the scan is affected by the condition of the coverslip.
Wipe the coverslip clean of dust and fingerprints before loading the slide in the scanner. Ì Labels The Aperio GT 450 supports common industry labels used for 1 x 3 inch slides. Improperly applied slide labels can cause slides to jam. Ensure the following: Do not apply multiple labels to the same slide—this can cause the slide to exceed the specification for slide...
This section provides basic concepts on the scanning workflow and the carousel rotation features. We recommend reviewing this section before using the scanner. Scan Workflow The Aperio GT 450 is a continuous load scanner. You can continually load new racks and unload completed racks, as shown below: Slides loaded...
Log In and Log Out of the Scanner Your Lab Administrator sets up the scanner pass codes and timeout period for your lab using the Aperio GT 450 SAM client application software. You need to log into the scanner to interact with the touchscreen interface. You do not need to log in to load and unload racks for scanning.
Scan Statistics The Aperio GT 450 provides scan statistics, such as the number of slides or racks scanned per day, per week, etc. Tap Stats to view statistics for the Last 7 Days, Last 12 Months, or Lifetime by Year.
Maintenance This chapter contains a maintenance schedule and procedures for maintaining your Aperio GT 450 scanner. Call Leica Biosystems Technical Services if you cannot perform a maintenance routine or if you discover a problem with your scanner. Maintenance Schedule To keep your Aperio GT 450 scanner in optimal working condition, follow these maintenance routines.
Chapter 5: Maintenance Serial Number and Firmware Version You need the serial number and current software version if you call Leica Biosystems Technical Support. Tap Maintenance on the touchscreen interface to view the serial number, firmware version, and other system information.
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information and instructions to help you resolve troubleshooting issues with your scanner. For issues with the Scanner Administration Manager, see the Aperio GT 450 IT Manager and Lab Administrator Guide. Personal Protective Equipment If you need to access the interior of the scanner while troubleshooting an issue, follow the policies and procedures of your institution, including the use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Pivot out VPU For detailed steps, see “Open the Scanner Cover and Access the Interior Components” on page 42. Take photos of any obstructions. Leica Biosystems Technical Services may request the photos if you need additional assistance after completing the steps below.
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Pivot out VPU For detailed steps, see “Open the Scanner Cover and Access the Interior Components” on page 42. Take photos of the obstruction. Leica Biosystems Technical Services may request the photos if you need additional assistance after completing the steps below.
If there is an issue scanning a slide, one of the following error messages appears in Slide View. Follow the steps in order until the issue is resolved. If you follow the steps and the issue persists, contact Leica Biosystems Technical Services.
Ì Slide tray is clean. Ì Check the stain quality. Check that the slide and coverslip thickness are meet the requirements. See the Aperio GT 450 Specifications. Check for common slide preparation issues: Coverslip is not missing or overhanging. Ì...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If every slide has the same error, or if the issue persists after following the previous steps, call Leica Biosystems Technical Services. Image Quality Cause: The scanner’s Auto-Image QC feature detected an image quality issue. Ì Follow these steps in order until the issue is resolved: Review the scanned slide image in Aperio ImageScope.
Clean the slide. Insert the slide into a different rack and scan it again. If the issue persists after following the previous steps, call Leica Biosystems Technical Services. Aborted Message Appears on All Slides Follow these steps in order until the issue is resolved: Remove any completed slide racks from the carousel.