Roche iScan HT RUO User manual

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VENTANA iScan HT Reference Guide

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Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

1910 E. Innovation Park Drive

Tucson, AZ 85755

USA

+1 520 887 2155

+1 800 227 2155 (USA)

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Strasse 116

D-68305 Mannheim

Germany

+49 621 7590

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Table of Contents

About the VENTANA VENTANA iScan HT Slide Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

This Guide Includes Instructions to: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Who Should Read This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

What’s in this Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1: Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

VENTANA iScan HT Slide Scanner Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

VENTANA iScan HT Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Instrument Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Instrument Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Work Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Local Area Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Telephone Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Software Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Computer and Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Compliance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cyber Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Securing Networks and Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Protecting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Evaluate Your Software Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Backup and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Input and Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Slide Specifications and Barcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Standard Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Help and About the VENTANA iScan HT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tooltips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2: Operating the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Starting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Starting the VENTANA iScan HT Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Main View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Main View Menu Pull-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Scanner LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Scanner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Carousel Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Loading or Unloading the Rack with Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rack Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Rack Map Color Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing Rack Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Viewing Rack Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The Slide List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

The Worklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting Racks in the Worklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing Rack Status in the Worklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Worklist Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Modifying the Worklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Interrupting the Worklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Aborting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3: Setting System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

General Tab - Application Settings and Values: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing General Settings Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

File Management Tab - Settings and Values: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Changing File Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Scan Profile Tab - Settings and Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Scan Profile Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Creating a Scan Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Viewing a Scan Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Updating a Scan Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Deleting a Scan Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Configuring Barcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Barcode Formats Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Configuring a 2D Barcode Filename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Defining the 2D Barcode Filename Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Configuring for Multiple Barcode Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

4: Rack Level Processing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Creating Thumbnails and/or Scans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Scan Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Interrupting the scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing Settings and Controls For the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Selecting Racks for Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Changing the Scan Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Focus Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

AOI Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Enable Volume Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5: Slide Level Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Slide List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Slide List Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Slide List Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Changing Slide Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Changing the Scan Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Creating a Thumbnail or Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Editing Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Opening and Viewing a Slide in the Thumbnail Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Inspecting AOI and Focus Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Modifying the AOI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Scanning the Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the Image Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Re-Scanning a Slide after a Successful Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

6: File Management Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Accessing the File Management Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

System Abort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Recovery Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Possible Recovery Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Hard Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Unrecoverable Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Starting the Recovery Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Error Handling in General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Power Failure or Abort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

B: Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

C: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Cleaning the Scanner Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Cleaning the Scanner Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Equipment Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

D: VENTANA iScan HT Open Source and Commercial Software Information . . . . . . . . . 129

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1. Libtiff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

2. Libjpg - Independent JPEG Group's free JPEG software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

3. Libxml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

4. Log4cxx and Log4Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

List of 3rd Party Commercial Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

1. End User License Agreement for the Intel(R) Software Development Products . . . 132

2. ClearImage Software Deployment (Inlite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

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VENTANA iScan HT Reference Guide About the VENTANA VENTANA iScan HT Slide Scanner

Part No.: PL-000115-US Rev. D 1

About the VENTANA VENTANA iScan HT Slide Scanner

Welcome!

The VENTANA VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner incorporates cutting edge optical, focus, and slide handling technologies

to address the high-volume needs of the anatomic pathology laboratory. Combining accurate area of interest (AOI) detection

and industry leading scan times, with reliable slide handling, the VENTANA VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner empowers

your laboratory to manage high-throughput exceptional quality digital pathology images.

The VENTANA VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner is fully integrated with the Virtuoso workflow management software,

making it a complete digital pathology solution from image acquisition through reporting. Only the VENTANA VENTANA

iScan HT slide scanner from Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a global leader in anatomic pathology delivers true workflow

optimization in your pathology laboratory.

Intended Use

The VENTANA iScan HT system is designed to be used to scan and digitize microscope slides, and compress and view

digitized images of microscope slides.

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

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

Who Should Read This Guide?

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

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

Guide for additional information.

CAUTION: THE VENTANA iScan HT SCANNER GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY.

If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this guide, the scanner may

cause interference to radio communications. The scanner has been tested and found to com-

ply 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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What’s in this Guide?

Related Documents

For additional information, see the Virtuoso Reference Guide (PL-000091-US) and the Image Viewer Reference Guide (PL-

000112).

Safety Requirements and Notifications “1: Safety Information” on page 3

Scanner Operations “2: Operating the Scanner” on page 19

System Defaults “3: Setting System Defaults” on page 41

Rack Process and Editing “4: Rack Level Processing and Editing” on page 65

Slide Level Editing “5: Slide Level Editing” on page 75

File Management Utility “6: File Management Application” on page 99

Troubleshooting Information “A: Troubleshooting” on page 103

Error Messages “B: Error Messages” on page 109

Maintenance “C: Maintenance” on page 127

Open Source and Commercial Software

Information

“D: VENTANA iScan HT Open Source and Commercial Software Information” on page 129

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1: Safety Information

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

iScan HT slide scanner.

VENTANA iScan HT Slide Scanner Safety Compliance

All users of the VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner must read and understand this guide. For optimal user safety and

operational benefit, the VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner should be used only in an environment where good laboratory

practice guidelines are followed.

All warnings and cautions that appear in the reference guide or on equipment must be observed to help ensure personal safety

and to help prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to it. If equipment is used in a manner not

specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired or otherwise compromised.

NOTE: There are no operator serviceable parts.

Safety Training

All operators must be trained in safe use of the instrument. After such training, operators must ensure the following before

attempting to use the slide scanner:

• The equipment must be connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

• The equipment must be connected to a voltage source that is in agreement with the rating label.

• Instruments not used in a manner specified by Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., may impair protection provided by the

equipment.

• Operators must keep their hands clear of the moving parts of the instrument.

• Operators must keep their hands clear of potential pinch points.

• Operators must keep their hands clear of all internal hot surfaces.

Make sure the unit is unplugged before relocating it or attempting to move it.

CAUTION: Good electrical safety practices should be observed at all times.

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Technical Support

Symbols and Warnings

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.

WARNING: Do not block vents and inhibit airflow to the scanner.

WARNING: Do not lift the scanner with the handles. Rear handles are for removing the cover

during servicing.

This symbol alerts the user to the danger of exposure to biohazard.

CAUTION: The scanner must not be under any operation and must be in a safe position to

rotate the slide carousel.

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CAUTION: Upper and lower temperature limitation/temperature range.

ESD

Recycle

WARNING: DO NOT USE CRACKED OR BROKEN SLIDES.

Cracked or broken slides can adversely affect the operation of the scanner.

Read the instructions in the reference guide.

Indoor use only.

Pinch point.

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VENTANA iScan HT Views

Figure 1-1. Front Views.

Figure 1-2. Rear View.

Carousel door Right access doorLeft access door LCD

Cable connections

Electrical plug

Vents

Cover handles

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Instrument Warnings

.

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 VENTANA iScan HT SCANNER TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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

VENTANA iScan HT

scanner to rain or moisture.

DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.

CSA

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

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.

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, or

other possible water hazards.

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.

• 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.

Overloading

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

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

Power Loss

• In the event of a loss of power during the scanning or thumbnailing process, the

VENTANA iScan HT scanner will rely on power from the universal power supply

(UPS) to keep the vacuum on. You should use the Recovery Console and follow

the procedures to return slides to the rack.

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 in

stallation

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.

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Operating Environment

Work Surface

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 system 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.

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.

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.

Lighting In work area: good and bright.

Air

In the room: clean and cool (67 to 76 degrees F / 19 to 24 degrees C), with

maximum humidity 30 to 80 percent.

Rigid Lab Bench Tabletop space: 60 x 30 (deep)

Weight Support To hold scanner unit and monitor: 800 lbs. (~363 kg)

CAUTION: Replace fuse only with a UL Listed or

Recognized 250V 2A rated fuse.

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AC Power

Figure 1-3. Electrical Plug and ON/OFF Switch.

Local Area Network (LAN)

Telephone Use

User Access

In front of scanner: 3 ft. (minimum)

NOTE: 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.

Space Beneath Bench To store computer that comes with scanner: 24 x 12 x 24 (high)

UPS

120 Volts

230 Volts

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.

Network Internet access is required, with a fixed IP (or access through firewalls)

Transfer rate 100 Megabits per second

LAN connection, with

Internet access

Required for remote maintenance of the scanner over the Internet.

NOTE: A LAN connection is not required to operate the scanner. A LAN connection

is required only if remote access is necessary.

Location Near the scanner work area in the lab.

Use

Facilitates communication between technical personnel and scanner Operator (as

needed).

Fuse

Plug

On - Off switch

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Software Compatibility

Please feel free to contact Ventana Technical Support if you have any additional questions regarding software compatibility.

Computer and Monitor Specifications

Compliance Specifications

Hardware Specifications

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 Ventana 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.

Do not install any other

software or hardware on

the system.

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

warranty.

The controller computer

comes with virus detection

software installed.

• The Antivirus software that comes with the scanner has been tested and validated

by Ventana. Ventana can guarantee the scanner's performance ONLY with

supported versions of Antivirus software. Ventana currently supports Symantec

Endpoint Protection v. 11, 64-bit..

• Virus definition files can be updated automatically.

• Do not update the Antivirus software to a new version. If you have any questions

regarding this or need to upgrade your Antivirus software, please call Ventana

Technical Support to verify that this will not create any performance issues.

Do not allow your scanner

system to accept automatic

operating system updates

over the Internet.

• Automatic operating system updates over the Internet can interfere with scanner

operation.

• Please do not update your operating system without consulting someone from

Ventana Technical Support.

Scheduled or unscheduled

system software or

hardware backup or

maintenance.

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

Ventana Technical Support to verify that this will not create any performance

issues.

Work Station Microsoft Windows; 64-bit Operating System

Storage Customer Usable Storage - 2TB, SATA

Connectivity 2 GIGABIT Ethernet ports

Monitor 24 flat-panel, high-resolution monitor (1920 x 1200)

CE Safety EN61010-2

This device meets the safety requirements for electrical equipment for

measurement, control, and laboratory use.

Input Format 25 mm x 75 mm microscope slides; 26 mm x 76 mm microscope slides

Slide Capacity 1 to 360 slides, using 18 integrated racks

Scanning Magnification 20X and 40X

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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 VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner is designed to run on a computer utilizing

Micros oft Windows and virus protection software which requires the validation and implementation of the appropriate

patches.

Some of the potential cyber security hazards are:

• Malicious software that alters the device software (such as viruses)

• Unauthorized access to the scanner that could compromise data safety

• Security of data transmitted over the Internet

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.

Securing Networks and Servers

Network security consists of the provisions made in the computer network infrastructure, policies adopted by the network

administrator to protect the network, and the network resources that prevent unauthorized access.

The following are critical steps for securing a network server:

• Physical security (servers and network infrastructure behind locked doors)

• Use of robust passwords

• System and data backups (at regular intervals)

• Data protection

• Terminating unused services

• Restricting access to used services

The following are critical steps and methodologies used to secure network and servers:

• Data protection

• Data backups (at regular intervals)

• Refusal of automatic updates from off-the-shelf software

• Antivirus software for computers and servers

Barcode Capability 1D and 2D option

Light Source Integrated LED

Touch-Screen LCD 10.1“ (257 mm) Diagonal, 1024 x 600 Resolution

Scan Viewing 24-bit true color

Slide Storage Format BIF and TIF

Dimensions

35.6” W x 27.5” D x 25.5” H

90.424 cm W x 69.85 cm D x 64.77 cm H

904.24 mm W x 698.5 mm D x 647.7 mm H

Scanner Weight Approximately 370 lbs. (~170 kg)

Power 100-220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 400 W (includes light source)

Current 5 Amps

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Protecting Data

Establishment of a network firewall and protection of the network against viruses using anti-virus software are effective

methods to protect data. Virus definitions should be kept up to date and regular scans of computers for spyware should be

performed using a legitimate anti-spyware application. If viruses or spyware are found, remove them immediately.

Evaluate Your Software Settings

The default settings of most software enable all available functionality. However, hackers may be able to take advantage of

this functionality to access devices. It is especially important to check the settings for software that connects to the Internet

(browsers, e-mail clients, etc.). Apply the highest level of security available that still provides needed functionality.

Backup and Recovery

In order to develop a successful backup and recovery plan, comprehension of data accessibility needs and the potential impact

of data loss is essential. Automatic backup procedures need to be adopted using a data backup utility.

Environmental Specifications

NOTE: Routine set up and alignment is required by certified technicians.

Use

The scanner is intended for use indoors in an office or lab environment, with a

standard connection to the MAINS electric power supply (115V/20A or 230V/16A).

The unit falls under the following category, as defined in IEC 61010-2 and IEC

60664: Pollution Degree 2, Overvoltage Category 2.

Lab Standard lab cleanliness procedures

Altitude Up to 2000 meters

Room temperature Range: 70 ±4 degrees F; 21 ± 2 degrees C

Maximum humidity 90% (non-condensing)

Recommended Operating

Temperature

70 degrees F; 21 degrees C

Maximum Operating

Humidity

30-80%, non-condensing

Maximum Elevation 2000 Meters

Transportation Temperature -4 to +122 degrees F; -20 to +50 degrees C

MAINS supply voltage

fluctuations

• Up to ± 10% of 100-120 V in Japan/US

• Up to 220-240 V in Europe

• Transient overvoltages (category II of IEC 60364-4-443) typically present on

MAINS supply

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Input and Output Connections

Figure 1-4. Scanner Cable Connections - Rear.

Slide Specifications and Barcodes

The VENTANA iScan HT scanner allows you to scan up to 360 slides at the touch of a button and supports the use of standard

slides. This chapter includes specifications for slides and slide handling recommendations for use with the scanner and

configuring barcodes.

Standard Slide

Figure 1-5. Standard Slide.

CAUTION: Connect the RJ-45 connector on the rear panel of the scanner workstation to

a computer network.

The RJ-45 connector on the rear panel of the scanner workstation should be connected to a

computer network; it should not be connected to a telephone system.

Camera Link

DB 25 Trigger

Ethernet

USB 2

USB 1

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