Roche iScan Coreo User manual

iScan Coreo User Guide

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iScan Coreo User Guide

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

Part No.: 101341801-EN Rev. B

2017 - 05

iScan Coreo User Guide

COPYRIGHT

TRADEMARKS

VIRTUOSO, VENTANA, ISCAN, and the VENTANA logo are trademarks of Roche. All other trademarks are the property of their respective

owners.

OPEN SOURCE AND COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE

The iScan Coreo slide scanner might contain components or modules that are Open Source or Commercial Software programs. For copyright

and other notices and licensing information regarding such Software programs included with the iScan Coreo slide scanner please see

Appendix E of the reference manual and the product on-line help pages included with the product.

The product and the iScan Coreo slide scanner as a whole may form a regulated device in accordance with the applicable laws - please refer

to the reference manual and the labeling for details. Please note that the respective authorization in accordance with the applicable laws lapse

in case of any unauthorized changes to the iScan Coreo slide scanner.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

1910 E. Innovation Park Drive

Tucson, AZ 85755

USA

+1 520 887 2155

+1 800 227 2155 (USA)

www.ventana.com

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

203 Ravendale Drive

Mountain View, CA 94043

USA

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Strasse 116

D-68305 Mannheim

Germany

+49 621 7590

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About This Manual

Welcome!

Welcome to the iScan Coreo digital slide scanner. Using this scanner, you can digitize up to 160 tissue slides at

the touch of a button and view the images locally or remotely.

This Guide Includes Instructions to:

• Safely handle and work with the scanner.

• Use the scanner to perform a one-touch, Walk Away Scan of one or more slides.

• Use the scanner to perform a Manual Scan of one or more slides.

• Use the scanner remotely in iScan Coreo Live

• Use the Image Viewer to view digital-scanned slides locally or remotely.

Who Should Read This Manual?

• Pathologists and/or Technologists using the scanner to scan slides

• Pathologists and/or Technologists using the Image Viewer to view digital images of slides

Intended Use for the iScan Coreo Scanner:

The iScan Coreo slide scanning system is a computer and imaging based device for in-vitro examination of

human tissue specimens. The system has the capability to scan, digitize, compress, store, retrieve and view

digitized images of human tissue slide specimens.

Related Document

For additional information, see the iScan Coreo Reference Guide.

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Table of Contents

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

This Guide Includes Instructions to: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Who Should Read This Manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Intended Use for the iScan Coreo Scanner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Related Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

1: Safety Requirements and Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intended Use for the iScan Coreo Scanner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Instrument Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Instrument Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Compliance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cyber Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning Scanner Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning Scanner Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2: Slide Specifications and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Standard Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Slide Length, Width, Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Slide Scannable Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Slide Label Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Slide Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Barcode Formats Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Slide Cover Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tissue-Tek® Sakura Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Scanner Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Slide Cache Tray (Slide Deposit Errors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Manual Slide Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3: iScan Coreo Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Start Up the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Start Up the Scanner Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tooltips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tool Bar Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Show or Hide Tool Bar, Status Bar, Rack Map, Thumbnail Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Move Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lock/Unlock Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Resize Thumbnail, Rack Map, Slide Setup Table Panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Restore Console to Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Review Information about Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Open and View Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Open Scanner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Insert Slide Tray into Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Random Slide Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Close Scanner Door/Start Slide Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Manual Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Shut Down Scanner Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

iScan Coreo Tool Bar Button Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Slide Scanning Color Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Configure Output Filenames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Configure Slide Filenames from 2D Barcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

4: iScan Coreo Live (Remote Telepathology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Start up iScan Coreo Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

iScan Coreo Live Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Perform Live, Remote Telepathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

iScan Coreo Live Collaboration Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

iScan Coreo Live Tool Bar Button Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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1: Safety Requirements and Notifications

You must read and understand and follow the safety requirements and notifications in this chapter before using

the iScan Coreo slide scanner.

Technical Support

Symbols and Warnings

.

Intended Use for the iScan Coreo Scanner:

The iScan Coreo slide scanning system is a computer and imaging based device for in-vitro examination of

human tissue specimens. The system has the capability to scan, digitize, compress, store, retrieve and view

digitized images of human tissue slide specimens.

If the scanner is used in any way not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be

compromised.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

1910 E. Innovation Park Drive

Tucson, AZ 85755

USA

Tel (USA): +1 800 227 2155; for Technical Support, press 1

Tel: +1 520 887 2155; for Technical Support, press 1

This symbol emphasizes important information regarding hazards or practices

that could directly or indirectly lead to product damage, minor personal injury,

serious personal injury, or even death. There are three types of hazard

statements associated with this symbol:

• Caution

• Warning

• Danger

This symbol alerts the user to the danger of exposure to hot surfaces.

CAUTION: THE iScan Coreo SLIDE SCANNER GENERATES, USES, AND

CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY.

If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, the

scanner may cause interference to radio communications. The scanner has

been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device

(pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 FCC Rules), which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference when the scanner is operated

in a commercial environment. Operation of the scanner in a residential area can

cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required

to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.

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Instrument Warnings

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Instrument Labels

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover or panel. No user-

serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE iScan Coreo SLIDE SCANNER TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the iScan Coreo slide

scanner to rain or moisture.

DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.

UL

ATTENTION: CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS.

CAUTION: REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH A UL LISTED OR RECOGNIZED

250V 2A RATED FUSE.

ATTENTION: DISPOSAL OF THE SCANNER UNIT MUST BE PERFORMED

UNDER WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

GUIDELINES.

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Safety Instructions

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION: Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant

to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. This product is compliant to

IEC 60825-1: 2007.

The iScan Coreo slide scanner uses an embedded Class 3R Laser.

Laser Power: 0.65 to 0.95 mW

Laser Wavelength: 645 to 650 nm

Laser Beam Divergence: 25 to 30 mradian

CAUTION: THE USE OF CONTROLS OR THE ADJUSTMENT OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED

HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

Operating Instructions

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the scanner.

• Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.

Posted and Written

Warnings

• Heed all warnings posted on the scanner and listed in the operating

instructions.

Product Use

Instructions

• Follow all operating and product use instructions.

Heat

• The scanner must be situated away from any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.

Ventilation

• Slots and openings in the scanner provide ventilation. They insure reliable

operation of the scanner, keeping it from overheating. These openings must

not be blocked or covered during operation. The scanner should not be

placed in a rack, unless proper ventilation is guaranteed by following the

recommended installation procedures.

Water and Moisture

• Do not use the scanner near water; for example, near a water bath, wash

bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near an open pool of

water, et cetera.

Attachments

• Do not use any attachments that are not recommended, as they may cause

hazards.

Power Sources

• The scanner must be operated from the type of power source indicated on

the marking label and in the installation instructions. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply to your facility, consult your local power company.

Grounding and

Polarization

• The scanner is equipped with a polarized AC plug with integral safety ground

pin. Do not defeat the safety ground in any way, shape, or form.

Power Cord Protection

• Power supply cords must be routed so that they are not walked on or pinched

by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to the cords at

AC wall plugs and convenience receptacles, and at the point where the cord

enters the product.

NOTE: Power supply cords must be readily accessible in case power to the unit

must be intentionally interrupted.

Lightning

• For added protection for the scanner during a lightning storm, or when the

scanner is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the

scanner from the AC wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the scanner due

to lightning and power line surges.

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Overloading

• Do not overload AC wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience

outlets; this can result in a fire or an electric shock hazard.

Object and Liquid

Entry

• Never push objects of any kind into the scanner through openings in the

scanner; they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, possibly

resulting in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

scanner. Do not place liquids on the scanner.

Accessories

• Do not place the scanner on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The scanner could fall, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to the

scanner.

• Any mounting of the scanner must be done according to the installation

instructions.

• Do not attempt to connect accessories or use cabling not explicitly provided

for the scanner.

Stationary Equipment

• The scanner should be moved only with extreme care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the scanner to overturn.

Neighboring Devices

• Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from external sources could affect

scanner operation. The scanner should be set off far enough from

neighboring devices to prevent any problems with EMI.

• Vibrations or jolts from neighboring devices can skew scanner performance.

The scanner should be set off far enough from neighboring devices to prevent

any problems caused by vibrations or jolts.

Network Connections

• The scanner must be set up and configured as specified in this document in

order to work properly over the Internet.

Insects

• Do not allow insects to find their way into the scanner. They could damage

internal parts and negatively impact scanner operation or performance.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to Certified Service personnel.

Damage Requiring

Service

• Unplug the scanner from the wall AC outlet and refer all servicing to Certified

Service personnel under the following conditions:

- When the AC cord or plug is damaged.

- If liquid is spilled on the scanner.

- If objects are dropped inside the scanner.

- If the scanner is exposed to rain or water.

- If the scanner does not operate normally (according to operating

instructions).

- If the scanner is dropped or is damaged in any way.

- When the scanner exhibits a distinct change in performance. (This may

indicate a need for service.)

Replacement Parts

• When replacement parts are required, confirm that the Service Technician

uses the specified replacement parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

• CAUTION: Replace fuse only with a UL Listed or Recognized 250V 2A rated

fuse.

Safety Check

• Upon completion of any repairs to the scanner, ask the Service Technician to

perform safety checks to determine that the scanner is in proper operating

condition.

Cleaning

• Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents. Use warm water with mild soap on

a damp, soft cloth; rinse and dry with a clean, damp cloth.

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Please feel free to contact Ventana technical support if you have any additional questions regarding software

compatibility.

Installation Specifications

AC Power

Compliance Specifications

Product Disposal

Instructions

• Dispose of any and all scanner parts according to the guidelines and

regulations specified by your city for electronic equipment and/or electronic

component disposal.

Do not install any

other software or

hardware on the

system.

• Other software or hardware could interfere with scanner operation and void

the warranty.

Scheduled or

unscheduled system

software or hardware

backup or

maintenance.

• Backup or maintenance can interfere with scanner operation. Please call

Ventana technical support to verify that this will not create any performance

issues.

CAUTION: THE iScan Coreo SLIDE SCANNER INSTALLATION AND

SETUP SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN.

CAUTION: THE REAR OF THE SCANNER NEAR THE POWER SWITCH

AND THE POWER CONNECTION SHOULD BE READILY ACCESSIBLE SO

POWER TO THE UNIT CAN BE CUT OR DISCONNECTED.

CAUTION: USE THE CORRECT POWER CORD.

If the power cord supplied with the scanner does not match the wall plug

configuration, do not use the cord. Contact Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. to

obtain the proper cord. At least one grounded dual AC wall socket (3-

conductor) is recommended for a power source. A surge protector is also

recommended.

CE Safety EN61010-1

This device meets the safety requirements for electrical equipment for

measurement, control, and laboratory use.

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Software Specifications

Cyber Security

Any device that is connected to a network (internally or externally) has the potential to be compromised by

unauthorized access or viruses. As with most devices, the iScan Coreo scanner is designed to run on a computer

utilizing Microsoft Windows and virus protection software which requires the validation and implementation of

the appropriate patches.

Cyber security involves protecting data by preventing, detecting, and responding to malicious cyber attacks.

Cyber attacks could involve computer viruses which can completely erase data or hackers who alter files or even

use the device as a host to attack other devices. As serious as these hazards are, steps can be taken to maximize

cyber security.

User Authorization

All iScan Coreo users must login with a valid username and password. The username and password are securely

transmitted in encrypted form over the Internet or Intranet. Once a user has logged in, the user remains active in

the instrument until the user explicitly logs out, closes the browser (used with the Live application), or because

the application closes after a period of inactivity.

Operating System Windows XP 64-Bit Professional

Scanning Software iScan Coreo Software

Viewing Software Image Viewer Software

CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL MEMORY UPGRADES, DRIVERS, GRAPHIC,

VIDEO CARDS, EXTERNAL DEVICES, OR ANY OTHER HARDWARE AND

SOFTWARE ON THE WORKSTATION CONNECTED TO THE SCANNER.

Such installations can interfere with the operation of the scanner. Contact

Technical Support:

Tel (USA): +1 800 227 2155, or

Tel: +1 520 887 2155; for Technical Support, press 1

before installing any of the above items.

To connect to iScan Coreo Live from outside the internal network, use virtual

private network (VPN) access.

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Access Doors

Equipment Maintenance

Cleaning Scanner Casing

Cleaning Scanner Tray

WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE RIGHT OR LEFT ACCESS DOOR WHEN

THE SCANNER IS PERFORMING A SLIDE DETECT, THUMBNAIL

CAPTURE, OR SLIDE SCAN.

WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE TOP COVER FOR ACCESS (ONLY

SERVICE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO REPAIR).

WARNING: DO NOT HANDLE BROKEN GLASS WITH BARE HANDS.

No user-serviceable

parts

For assistance, contact Technical Support (Tel (USA): +1 800 227 2155, or

Tel: +1 520 887 2155, press 1).

Clean outer casing of

scanner, as needed

• Wipe down scanner with damp (clean water) cloth and immediately dry

scanner with dry cloth.

• Clean only the screen on the outside case of the instrument.

Clean scanner tray, as

needed

• Wipe down scanner tray with damp (clean water) cloth and immediately dry

tray with dry cloth.

• Clean entire tray.

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2: Slide Specifications and Handling

The iScan Coreo slide scanner allows you to scan up to 160 slides at the touch of a button and supports the use of

standard slides and Sakura baskets. This chapter includes specifications for slides and slide handling

recommendations for use with the scanner and Sakura baskets.

Standard Slide

Figure 2-1. Standard Slide

WARNING: DO NOT HANDLE BROKEN GLASS WITH BARE HANDS.

WARNING: DO NOT USE CRACKED OR BROKEN SLIDES.

Cracked or broken slides can adversely affect the operation of the

scanner.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANY BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON YOUR

SLIDES.

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Slide Length, Width, Thickness

In order to work with the scanner, your slides must meet these specifications.

Slide Scannable Region

Slide Label Region

NOTE: One label can be placed over another (overlapping labels, or overlabeling), but a 0.157-inch (4-mm)

buffer must be maintained between the top edge of the label and the top edge of the slide. For more

information, see “Overlapping Labels (Overlabeling)” on page 12.

Length (Figure 2-2.) 2.965—3.013 inches (75.311—76.5302 mm)

Width (Figure 2-2.) 0.970—1.030 inches (24.6379—26.162 mm)

Thickness

(Figure 2-2.)

0.038—0.055 inches (0.9652—1.397 mm); at label end, includes slide, label,

and cover slip.

Scannable Slide

Region (Figure 2-2.)

Up to 2.20 inches x 0.71 inches (55.88 mm x 18.03 mm)

NOTE: The label is not scanned. The border around the scannable region is not

scanned either.

Length (Figure 2-2.) 1 inch (25.40 mm)

Width (Figure 2-2.) Same as Slide Width: 0.970—1.030 inches (24.6379—26.162 mm)

Thickness

(Figure 2-2.)

Same as Slide Thickness: 0.038—0.055 inches (0.9652—1.397 mm). Includes

slide and label.

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Figure 2-2. Slide Specifications

Slide Label

Requirements:

• Each label must be placed on the same side of the slide as the tissue:

• Each label must fit in the designated label area.

• Each label must fit inside the boundary of the slide, without protruding over any edge.

• Each label must adhere securely to the slide.

• All label adhesive must be removed from each slide (adhesive can stick to the slide grabber, causing a slide to

break).

• If one label is placed over another (overlapping labels, or overlabeling, see below), ensure that a 0.157-inch (4-

mm) buffer exists between the top edge of the label and the top edge of the slide.

Failure to follow these requirements can adversely affect the operation of the scanner.

Barcode/Label

Scannable Region

Slide Length: 2.965—3.013 Inches (75.311—76.5302 MM)

Slide Width:

0.970—1.030

Inches

Slide Thickness: 0.038—0.055 Inches (0.9652—1.397 MM)

(24.6379—

26.162 MM)

At label End (Includes Slide and Label)

2.20 x 0.71 Inches

(55.88 x 18.03 MM)

123456789

|||||||||

Border:

2 MM From Edge

(Not Scanned)

1 Inch

(25.40 MM)

Top Edge

of Slide

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Overlapping Labels (Overlabeling)

Labels can be overlapped, but this practice is not recommended.

Overlabeling Rule

If one label is placed over another, a 0.157-inch (4-mm) buffer must be maintained between the top edge of the

label and the top edge of the slide.

Figure 2-3. Overlabeling Rule: 0.157-inch (4-mm) Buffer Around Slide

Barcode Formats Supported

A barcode is an optical machine-readable representation of data. A barcode representing data in the widths

(lines) and the spacings of parallel lines is linear or 1D. A barcode representing data in patterns of squares, dots,

hexagons, and other geometric patterns in images is 2D. Barcodes must be 3 millimeters inside all edges of the

slide in order to be read by the scanner.

NOTE: The barcode on the label of a slide can be used to form the filename of a slide.

Barcode Symbologies Supported Code Position

Code

Color

Label

Color

1D Code 39, Code 128, Codbar, UCC\EAN –128, Code 93,

Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13,

Industrial 2/5, Code 32, Datalogic 2/5, ISBN Addon 2,

Matrix 2/5, ISBN Addon 5, Airline (IATA) 2/5, Patch

Codes, Postnet/Planet

3 MM inside all edges Black White

2D DATAMATRIX, PDF417 3 MM inside all edges Black White

First Label

Second Label

Scannable Region

Buffer:

0.157 inches

(4 mm)

Buffer:

0.157 inches

(4 mm)

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