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BenchMark Special Stains
IVD
For in vitro diagnostic use.
The BenchMark Special Stains system enhances workflow with proven technology
The BenchMark Special Stains system offers advanced automation for histology special stains. By fully automating the process from baking to staining, the BenchMark Special Stains system enables the consistent and efficient quantitative detection of targets, aiding accurate diagnosis.
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.
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Overview
| Product specification | Value |
| General characteristics | |
| 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 onboard containers |
| DI water quality specifications | CLSI guideline C3-A4 Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water (CLRW) |
| Modularity | 1–8 BenchMark instruments may be controlled from one PC |
| Configuration | Freestanding or modified benchtop installation |
| Certifications | CSA, EMC, CE compliant |
| Ordering code | 06657389001 |
| Temperature control | |
| Instrument operational temperature | 37°C–75°C (98°F–167°F) |
| Environmental requirements | |
| Heat | 1200 BTU/Hr |
| Operating temperature | 15°C to 30°C (64°F to 90°F) |
| Humidity | 20% to 80%, non-condensing |
| Electrical specifications | |
| 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 |
| Instrument physical characteristics | |
| 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) |
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