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Data Sheet

AUTOMATIC STAINER
AUS240 Plus

CODE DESCRIPTION
40-400-350 Automatic stainer AUS240, with oven

*For version stand alone, add code 40-400-262

In Vitro Diagnostic – Medical Device Manufacturer: Bio-Optica Milano S.p.A.

IVD Class A, Reg. UE 2017/746

UDI-DI: 08034120274685
Basic UDI: 080341202W0202059002M3

Date of issue 27/02/2023

Rev. 002

Bio-Optica Milano S.p.A. Via San Faustino 58 - 20134 Milano

Phone +39 02.21.27.13.1 - Fax Italia +39 02.21.53.000 - Fax Export +39 02.21.54.155
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The new automatic stainer AUS240, characterized by the use of the most recent technologies, is able to guarantee:

 Ease of use
 Brilliant staining
 Reproducible results

The instrument is able to create different types of colors:

 Hystology (Hematoxylin-Eosin)
 Cytology (Papanicolaou)
 Special colors (Giemsa, PAS, Alcian Blu, Alcian PAS, Mucicarminio, Perls, Masson Tricromica, Ziehl Neelsen)

STAINER FEATURES

The instrument guarantees the continuous loading of 30 slides baskets; the daily productivity dipends on the staining protocols.

10 baskets can be stained contemporaneously, using the same protocol.

The software guarantees the protocols set by the operator, using the most rapid way.

The stainer contains 40 dishes (485ml each), of different types:

 Reagents: 28 stations, with high resistence to corrosion, placed on racks
with 7 positions, easy to remove, for substitution and cleaning.
 Washing: 5 stations with regolulation of pression and water flow
in and out.
 Drying: 2 ovens that can produce forced ventilation with 60°C air.
 Loading: 2 stations, with possibility of loading new baskets when the
instrument is closed
 Downloading: 3 stations, with the possibility of removing the stained
baskets when the instrument is closed.

The agitation of the reagent dishes is particular and innovative, it is completely independent from the automatic arm.
This particular agitation system (called “WAVING”) allows to obtain omogeneity of the staining solutioninside the dish, improving
the quality of section staining and, last but not least, it reduces the amount of precipitate produced during daily routine.

Innovative is also the “ANTI DRIPPING” system which allows to keep a cleaner instrumendt thanks to the movement (with settable
timing via software) of the basket in order to eliminate the excess of staining solution.

The vapour filtration system is totally integrated into the instrument and, thanks to the composition of active carchoal it is able to
filter the 100% of toxic molecules, recycling clean and odourless air.
In addition, the end user can decide to connect the instrument to an external ventilation system in order to eliminate all vapours.

Thanks to the integrated UPS system, the functionality of the computer’s CPU is guaranteed for 30 minutes, so that in case of
electrical alimentation issues, ones the instrument is switched on, it can continue the protocol starting from the last step wich was
being executed.

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The stainer allows to record 18 programs, with more than 100 steps each, with the possibility of setting
the immersion time from 1” to 99’59” (with 1” discreption), so that it can meet every lab’s needs.

The instrument setting is realize thanks to a colour touch screen (15"). So it is possible to monitor the
staining processes, the reagent scheme and all the parametres of the staining protocol.

Another innovative feature is the exclusive “REAGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM” wich allows to set
through the software, the maximum number of baskets that can pass in a particular reagent dish
before its substitution.
This function, that can be used or not by the operator, is a quality warrancy since it leaves to the user
the chance to decide for how long to use a reagent (staining solution, water, solvent etc..)
In addition it is possible to create reports with all staining protocol parametres, print them or record
them on magnetic support. It is also possible to create a BACK UP on external memory, through USB
ports easily accessible.

The operator can set a password (at 1 level) by guaranteeing the privacy of the working protocols.

Standard equipment
CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY
40-400-266 Tap current water dish (485 ml) 5
40-400-264 Reagent dish (485 ml) 33
40-400-265 Slide basket (30 slides capacity) 10
40-400-253 Active charcoal filter (filter’s lifecycle is 90 days) 1
40-400-261 Power supply wire 1

AUS240 technical features

Dimensions (w x p x h) 1220 x 780 x 770 mm

Monitor (w) + 400 mm
Dimensions and weight
Worktop (w x h) 1220 x 770 mm
Weight 155 Kg
Power supply 115 ÷ 230 V
Electrical data Frequency 50 ÷ 60 Hz
Electrical power 0,8 kW
Temperature 15 ÷ 30 °C
Environmental conditions
Umidity 70% max
Reagents stations 28 (485 ml capacity each)
Washing stations 5 (with flow and pressure regulator)
Internal composition Loading stations 2
Exit stations 3
Heated stations 2 (50°C ±1°C)
Productivity Depends on the protocol (max 10 baskets, with 30 slides each, with different protocols)
Loading tube H₂O (Ø) 10 mm
Connections
Exhaust pipe H₂O (Ø) 18 mm (¾”)
Exit USB ports 4
Product classification The product is intended for professional laboratory use for healthcare professionals.
Warning and precautions
In the event of a serious accident, we recommend that you immediately inform Bio-Optica Milano
Recommendations
S.p.A and the competent authorities

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Staining optimized fot the instrument

CODE DESCRIPTION VOL.

06-1306F Isoparaffin 5l
06-10077Q Dehyol absolute 4 x 2,5 l
06-10070Q Dehyol 95 4 x 2,5 l
05-06002E Mayer Hematoxylin 2,5 l
05-10003E Eosin alcoholic 0,5% 2,5 l
05-12011E Papanicolaou Hematoxylin of Harris 2,5 l
05-12019E Papanicolaou EA50 2,5 l
05-12013E Papanicolaou OG6 2,5 l
05-12005/L Giemsa 1l

Hematotoxilin-Eosin Hematoxilin-Eosin Papanicolaou Giemsa

Special Stain Kit

CODE DESCRIPTION
04-160802/L Kit Alcian Blu pH 2.5 – 1000 ml
04-130802/L Kit PAS – 1000 ml
04-163802/L Kit Alcian PAS – 1000 ml
04-111802/L Kit Ziehl Neelsen Fite – 1000 ml

Alcian Blu PAS

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CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY

40-400-256 Adapter for Sakura slide baskets (20 slides capacity) 1

40-400-259 Adapter for Medite Coverslipper ASC720 slide baskets 1

40-400-260 Adapter for Medite Coverslipper RCM (Meisei) slide baskets 1

40-400-260 Adapter for Thermo CTM6 slide baskets 1

40-400-263 Collector for external vapour draining (Ø 100mm) 1

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40-130-401 Desk Tech 130 - Laboratory bench, smooth worktop suitable 1

for Automatic Stainer AUS

40-400-262 Left wall closing panel ( order only for AUS stand-alone) 1

40-400-267 Macrosection slide adapter, 5 places (to be inserted in the 2

basket).

ATTENTION: NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CVR

REVISION N° REASON REVISION DATE

001 Regulation adjustment UE 2017/746 - IVDR 16/05/2022
002 Accessory code update code 20-E103/SL/R30A (40-400-267) 27/02/2023

Date of issue 27/02/2023

Rev. 002

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Phone +39 02.21.27.13.1 - Fax Italia +39 02.21.53.000 - Fax Export +39 02.21.54.155
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