Empowering Special Stains with consistent quality, workflow efficiency and improved safety through automated slide staining and ready-to-use reagents.
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Productivity features such as the ability to run any test next to any other test and waste fluid sensing optimize workflow. Reducing manual processes and improving lab capabilities allows your skilled laboratory professionals to focus on higher value contributions.
Additionally, an intuitive user interface (Ventana System Software) connects up to eight BenchMark Special Stains and IHC/ISH instruments, enabling seamless integration and easy adoption for lab personnel.
The BenchMark Special Stains system brings full automation to the anatomic pathology laboratory for Special Stains to enhance confidence with a more informed diagnosis.
Optimize assays with customizable protocols and leverage automation to eliminate technician variability for reproducible, high quality stains. Jones Staining Kit images demonstrate customizable staining achieved with different protocol selections.
CareGiver remote support establishes a communication link between the BenchMark Special Stains instrument and the Roche customer support center, delivering remote troubleshooting and training, software upgrades over the internet and over-the-shoulder help from Roche service experts.
Fully automated
Baking, deparaffinization and staining of Special Stains
Slide carousel
1–20 slides with independent temperature control for each position
Reagent carousel
25 reagent positions
Slides
25 mm x 75 mm or 26 mm x 76 mm Superfrost Plus
Bulk fluids
Up to four bulk fluids in 3-6 L on-board containers
DI water quality specifications
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guideline C3-A4 Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water (CLRW)
Modularity
1–8 BenchMark instruments may be controlled from one PC
Configuration
Free standing or modified benchtop installation
Certifications
CSA, EMC, CE compliant
Ordering code
06657389001
Instrument operational temperature
37°C–75°C (98°F–167°F)
Heat
1200 BTU/Hr
Operating temperature
15°C to 30°C (64°F to 90°F)
Humidity
20% to 80%, non-condensing
Voltage
100 VAC +/- 10% (Japan), 120 VAC +/- 10% (US & Canada), 230 VAC +/- 10% (Europe)
Current
4 Amps
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Power connection
Standard 3-prong grounded
Fuse
Waste module: 6.3 Amps, 250 Volts, 5 mm x 20 mm, fast acting
Size (W x D x H)
50.8 cm x 63 cm x 135.4 cm (20 in x 25 in x 53.3 in)
Weight
76.7 kg (165.7 lbs)
Clearances
Rear 15.2 cm (6 in)
Top 30.5 cm (12 in)
Left side 7.6 cm (3 in)
Right side 61 cm (24 in) to open door to 90°
Right side 101.6 cm (40 in) to open door to 180°
Front 108 cm (42.5 in)