Leica ASP200 S User Manual

The Leica ASP200 set a new standard for specimen

quality and reliability in automated tissue processing.

Ongo ing research and development work with

enhanced processes and system components now

reflects the latest in state-of-the-art technology: The

New Leica ASP200 S.

Leica ASP200 S

The new Leica ASP200 S, designed for routine clinical

and research histopathology, is an innovative, smart,

fully enclosed processor for paraffin infiltration of tissue.

Proven, enhanced technology and Leica´s intuitive user

interface are hallmarks of ASP200 S. Straightforward

routine user operations and a variety of ´Smart´

features, such as Leica´s Reagent Management System

(RMS) and quick start for commonly used programs,

improve specimen quality and laboratory economy.

Leica´s application of state-of the art engineering and

manufacturing technology, combined with top quality

components, continues to bring superior specimen

processing to your laboratory.

Superior Specimen Quality, Every Time!

The New Automated

Vacuum Tissue Processor

Leica ASP200 S - Technical Specifications

PROCESSING RETORT

Maximum capacity ..................................................... 168 (or 200) cassettes

Retort material ......................................................................... stainless steel

Level sensing .......................................................................... optical sensors

Processing retort volume ................ 3.3 liters using a displacement block

Paraffin temperature range ............................................................ 40 - 65 °C

Reagent temperature range ........................................... ambient, 30 - 55 °C

Temperature accuracy ....................................................................... +/- 1 °C

Retort draining ......................... selectable (80, 120, 140 seconds), 3 steps

Vacuum & pressure function .................................... 4 (P/V, P, V, ambient)

Vacuum ........................................................................................... -70 kPa (g)

Pressure ......................................................................................... +35 kPa (g)

Recirculation (pump in/out).

- Time before 1st cycle ............................ ................................... 12 minutes

- Time between cycles ................................................................. 20 minutes

Incubation time ......................................................... 0-99 hours, 59 minutes

Delayed ‘end-time’ ................................... programmable, up to one week

PARAFFIN BATHS

Number of paraffin baths .................... 3, connected directly to the retort

Paraffin bath volume .............................................................. 4.3 liters each

Average paraffin melting time ......................................... approx. 10 hours

REAGENT BOTTLES

Number of reagent bottles ........................................................................ 10

Reagent bottle volume .......................................................... 3.3 liters each

Clean cycle bottles ........................................................... 3, plus 1 external

OTHERS

Display ............................................ Color touch-screen, solvent resistant

Reagent Management System ...................................................................

Remote drain and fill system ...................................................................... 

Remote paraffin drain system .................................................................... 

Reagent drip tray .......................................................................................... 

3.5 inch disk drive ......................................................................................... 

2 External alarm connections ..................................................................... 

Parallel printer port ...................................................................................... 

Serial port .......................................................................................................

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Overall dimensions (DxWxH) ......... 68 x 59 x 132 cm (27 x 24 x 52 inches)

Weight (instrument only) ................................................... 140 kg (308,7 lbs)

Quick start of
your favourite
programs by
touch screen

Built-in quality
assurance
by Reagent
Management
System

The Leica ASP200 S has been designed and manufactured in
compliance with CSA-us, c-CSA and IEC requirements.

Technical specifications subject to change.
Wide range of accessories on request.
Up-to-date development, production and quality control procedures

certified under DIN EN ISO 9001 ensure highest quality and reliability.

Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Phone: ++49 (0) 6224 143-0
Heidelberger Str. 17-19 Fax: ++49 (0) 6224 143-200
D 69226 Nussloch Germany www.leica-microsystems.com

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