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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Thermo Scientific SPIN TISSUE PROCESSOR Microm STP-120 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Microm International GmbH part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Otto-Hahn-Str. 1A 69190 Walldorf / Germany 387 718 - English...
- Page 2 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 SPIN TISSUE PROCESSOR Model STP-120 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 2.30 English 04/2011 Microm International GmbH part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Otto-Hahn-Str. 1A 69190 Walldorf / Germany 387 718 - English...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Safety Precautions................Contents Warning symbols................. Intended use and safety precautions........... Certification ................. Warranty ..................Technical characteristics..............Reception and emplacement ............Transport and unpacking............. Emplacement ................Connection.................. Control panel .................. Programming .................. Basket cycle................ -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Safety precautions These instructions should be read carefully and fully understood before installing and operating the unit. This manual uses the following symbols: Warning symbols DANGER: Special warning messages to prevent harm to persons and/or serious damage to equipment. -
Page 5: Intended Use And Safety Precautions
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Dear valued Customer, Thank you for buying this instrument. Intended use and safety Before putting the instrument into operation, please read these precautions operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with its proper operation and function. Non-compliance with these instructions means that you are invalidating the standards of safety and use for which this instrument was designed. - Page 6 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 DANGER: INSTRUMENT GROUNDING To avoid injury from electrical current, the instrument must be connected with the safety ground. The instrument is equipped with a three wire ground plug. The power outlet must be connected to the safety ground and must meet the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) regulations.
- Page 7 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 HAZARD OF BIOLOGICAL DANGER Specimens used during the intended operation of the instrument might potentially be infectious. For this reason, it is recommended to observe the general laboratory regulations concerning protection against danger of infection. Information on...
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Page 8: Certification
The instrument complies with applicable international safety regulations. This Thermo Scientific product is warranted against defects in Warranty material and workmanship for a period of 1 year. Parts which... -
Page 9: Technical Characteristics
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Technical characteristics Type STP-120 EC Directives Applicable Standards Refer to notes on next page Electromagnetic compatibility Sizes Diameter of the carrousel 850 mm Height 500 – 700 mm Diameter of the turning circle... - Page 10 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Programming Number of programs 10 (selectable) Programmable infiltration time per station from 1 s to 99 h 59 m Rotation stirring selectable Vertical shake selectable Centrifugation selectable Centrifugation time selectable Program start delay...
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Page 11: Reception And Emplacement
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Reception and emplacement During transport the carrousel should always be kept in an upright Transport and unpacking position. Your carrousel SPIN TISSUE PROCESSOR has been fully tested and has undergone rigorous processes of verification and control before being packed. -
Page 12: Emplacement
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Choose a suitable flat surface measuring at least 900 mm in width Emplacement x 900 mm depth and with 750 mm of headroom. CAUTION: & During operation, the cover of the processor is raised about 200 mm above its rest position. -
Page 13: Connection
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 The electronic unit of the carrousel is suitably protected and Connection adequately shielded according to EC Standards on emission and reception of interference. Nevertheless, the unit should not be installed close to other high power equipment that could generate vibrations or strong electrical interference. - Page 14 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Initial turn-on Before assembling the baths, start the unit to raise the carrousel. DANGER: Never attempt to turn, raise or lower the carrousel cover by hand or force it in any way! Apart from the risk of personal injury, the machine could suffer irreparable damage.
- Page 15 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Now you can place the reagent vessels and paraffin baths in position. Connect the paraffin baths. CAUTION & Before connecting or disconnecting the paraffin baths, make sure that the unit is disconnected from the power supply by turning off the main switch located at the rear of the unit.
- Page 16 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Main parts of the spin tissue processor Carrousel cover Basket holder Basket with specimens Reagent vessels Paraffin baths Control Panel The model shown in the figure corresponds to the version with two basket holders, three paraffin baths and glass reagent vessels.
- Page 17 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Connection of the paraffin baths The paraffin baths are connected from the rear of the unit. For easier access to the rear part of the apparatus, the whole unit can be turned on itself.
- Page 18 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Placement of the baskets The baskets are held in position by a four point bayonet connector. When fitting the baskets, make sure that the four studs fit into the four grooves on the edge;...
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Page 19: Control Panel
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Control panel The control panel at the front of the carrousel contains all the keys required to handle and program the carrousel. The keyboard is of the membrane type. Activate the keys by pressing in the centre of the corresponding icon or indicator. - Page 20 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 CAUTION • Before executing the first real process with reagents and paraffin, remember that paraffin can sometimes take a long time to melt. After a long period of disconnection (for example the first start or...
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Page 21: Programming
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Programming The SPIN TISSUE PROCESSOR offers a wide range of possibilities for programming processes of fixing and dehydrating histological samples with reagents and then infiltrating them with paraffin. The control system enables up to 10 different processes to be programmed (programs 01 to 10). -
Page 22: Example Of A Process
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Suppose that we want to program a process that fulfils the Example of a process following specifications: Stirring rate Reagent vessel Immersion Time Program- Reagent Hours : Minutes rpm. med value Formol... - Page 23 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 If the date and time hour or language of the display are not correct, 01/01 they should first be adjusted. READY 12:34 Refer to Changing the language and Changing the date and time.
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Page 24: Starting The Program
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 n Centrifugation time, before the change of reagent vessel. Default value: 60 seconds Make sure that each reagent vessel contains the appropriate Starting the program reagent coinciding with the selected program: CAUTION •... -
Page 25: Stopping The Program
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Press START. The TIMER pilot light will flash. The display is PROGRAM START dimmed showing the date and time at which the program will start. 16/08/01 • 0 8:00 Press the STOP key to halt:... -
Page 26: Temperature Display
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 The temperature of the paraffin baths can be consulted at any time Temperature display during the process by pressing the DOWN key. The screen will display the temperatures of each of the vessels for a period of 3 seconds. -
Page 27: Setup Menu
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Setup Menu For more detailed information on how to enter a program, refer to chapter Entering the program. The SETUP MENU can only be accessed if the carrousel is in the stop position and no program is being run. Press the STOP key. If the pilot light of the LOCK key is on the keyboard is blocked. - Page 28 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 The SETUP MENU includes the following options and levels: SETUP MENU Options Comments 1. LANGUAGE Changes the language used to display messages 1.1 CASTELLANO Y/N (YES/NO) Selects Spanish as the language 1.2 ENGLISH...
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Page 29: Changing The Language
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Two examples of modification of the Setup are shown below: Changing the language and changing the date and time The carrousel display can be configured to display messages in Changing the language five different languages: Castellano, English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch... - Page 30 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 When the screen displays the value to be changed, (in this 3.4 HOUR example, the hour) press ENTER to access the value (which will • • • • • • • • • • •...
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Page 31: Working With Two Baskets
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 As an optional extra, the SPIN TISSUE PROCESSOR may be Working with two fitted with a second basket holder to double its processing baskets capacity. When the unit is fitted with two baskets the following points should... - Page 32 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 When the power supply is returned, the process will continue from this point. The temperature of the paraffin baths is not maintained during battery operation. When the power supply is returned, the process will continue from this point.
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Page 33: Emergency Movements
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 If it is necessary to raise the basket holder or move the carrousel Emergency Movements during a power failure, turn the key switch located above the input plug of the power supply cable:... -
Page 34: Maintenance
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Maintenance Lubrication: Every six months, raise the cover of the carrousel using the € key to its uppermost position and lubricate it exclusively with the grease supplied by the manufacturer. Changing the filter:... -
Page 35: Changing The Filter
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 other than those recommended, obtain confirmation from the manufacturer that these methods or products are not going to damage the unit in any way. As an optional extra, the unit may be supplied with a double... -
Page 36: Replacing The Battery
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Under normal operating conditions the battery has a very long Replacing the battery service life. If the alarm message "Check Battery" appears repeatedly, (for example after a long period of inactivity) the machine should be connected to the power supply for several hours to allow the battery to charge itself. -
Page 37: Alarms
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Should any instrument failure occur, the microprocessor displays Alarms an alarm message on the screen and the pilot light of the ALARM key begins flashing. There are two types of alarm: n alarms that can be resolved by the user... -
Page 38: Reseting The Unit
Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 Proceed as described below to delete all the programs and restore Resetting the unit the unit with the factory settings: n turn off the unit using the main ON/OFF switch n hold down the ALARM key and turn the unit on using the main switch, hold the key down for two seconds. -
Page 39: Technical Service Centres
NOT to repair. To order original packaging materials, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific or your local, by Thermo Scientific authorized, dealer. Caution: The user must care for a clean and safe condition of the instrument when returning it to an appropriate service provider. - Page 40 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 After the final shutdown of the instrument we recommend to Disposal of the contact a local recycling company for the disposal according to the instrument after final national applicable regulations. shutdown To be applied in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting system within the waste management.
- Page 41 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 This section describes the adjustments that only can be carried out Service setup by an Authorised Technical Service Centre. CAUTION • These values should not be modified by the operator or user as other operating values of there processor could be affected.
- Page 42 Thermo Scientific Spin Tissue Processor Microm STP 120 SPIN TISSUE PROCESSOR Program Record Sheet Program number (01 to 10): Comments: Written by: Date: Reagent Time Stirring Reagent Notes vessel (HH:MM) (0/1/2) Paraffin Paraffin Comments: Microm International GmbH part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Otto-Hahn-Str.