[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 100, Issue 15

[Joanne Clark]

We also have a first generation Autostainer and I have had the same happen with my machine.  I believe it is definitely a mechanical issue.  The engineer that came out changed the motor driver unit and we haven't had a problem since.  He also told me that it can also be the belt drive on the arm that drives the XY that could be a problem if it persists.  Get another service call in and get them back out to fix the unit.  

Joanne Clark, HT
Histology Supervisor
Pathology Consultants of New Mexico


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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:31:44 -0400
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Subject: [Histonet] DAKO Autostainer Issues
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   We  have been having issues with our Autostainer since bringing it out
   of  storage.  All  parts  are  in  excellent  shape,  according to the
   technician  that  performed the PM.  It worked fine for a month of so,
   but  then  began  malfunctioning after only a couple of staining runs.
   At some point in the staining process, the machine appears to lose its
   XY  homing  and jams itself against the front right corner, dispensing
   buffer  onto the floor of the chamber and occasionally making grinding
   noises.   We've  had  a  technician  take  a  look  at it, 'clean' the
   software,  and  we thought we had it resolved, but the problem appears
   to be back.
   Has  anyone  experienced  this  issue?  If  so,  was  it  hardware- or
   software- based?
   Thanks in advance!

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