Milestone eGROSS pro-x User manual

eGROSS pro-x – eGROSS
Ergonomic Workstation for histopathology
Operator Manual - MM137
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Thank you for choosing one of our systems and welcome to the ever more crowded club of Milestone laboratory
instrumentation users.
We feel confident that you will be fully satisfied adding this new device to your laboratory.
We recommend to ready carefully this operator manual and to always keep it within reach for convenient and
quick referencing.
For any clarification or request for assistance, please contact our representative in your country:
You can also contact us directly at:
Milestone s.r.l.
Via Fatebenefratelli, 1/5
24010 Sorisole (BG) Italy
Tel. +39.035.412 8264
Fax [phone]
Website www.milestonemed.com
e-mail [e-mail]
Read carefully this manual before using the instrument.
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SUMMARY
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1. Symbols used .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Designated uses................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3. Technical specifications..................................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Compatible reagents........................................................................................................................ 12
1.5. Transport and storage conditions.................................................................................................... 13
1.6. Antivirus........................................................................................................................................... 13
1.7. Warning information......................................................................................................................... 13
1.8. Backing up the MacroPATH data (only for eGROSS pro-x)............................................................ 13
1.9. Milestone Remote Connection......................................................................................................... 14
1.10. Labelling........................................................................................................................................... 14
2. eGROSS pro-x/ eGROSS INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 15
2.1. Space requirements......................................................................................................................... 16
2.2. eGROSS pro-x/eGROSS unpacking and component inspection.................................................... 17
2.3. eGROSS pro-x/eGROSS installation .............................................................................................. 25
2.3.1. Parts to be assembled............................................................................................................. 25
2.3.2. Connection to the plumbing system ........................................................................................ 29
2.3.3. Connection to the fume extraction system .............................................................................. 32
2.3.4. Connection to the fixative loading/unloading system............................................................... 32
2.3.5. Turn ON the eGROSS unit ...................................................................................................... 37
2.4. Installing the camera/PC support (for the eGROSS pro-x only)...................................................... 40
2.4.1. Manual camera settings........................................................................................................... 50
2.4.2. Camera orientation .................................................................................................................. 51
2.4.3. Turn ON the eGROSS pro-x unit............................................................................................. 51
2.5. Description....................................................................................................................................... 53
3. WORKING WITH MacroPATH................................................................................................................. 66
4. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 67
4.1. Safety precautions........................................................................................................................... 67
4.2. Cleaning the eGROSS pro-x unit .................................................................................................... 67
4.2.1. Germicidal efficacy of polyphenol-based disinfectant agents.................................................. 68
4.2.2. General operating procedure................................................................................................... 69
4.2.2.a Keyboard and mouse............................................................................................................... 70
4.2.2.b Foot pedal control.................................................................................................................... 70
4.2.2.c Touch-Pen ............................................................................................................................... 70
4.2.2.d PC Screen and Camera........................................................................................................... 71
4.2.2.e Final general steps .................................................................................................................. 71
4.2.3. Yearly....................................................................................................................................... 71
5. OPTIONAL PARTS .................................................................................................................................. 72
5.1. Ventilated waste paper bin with trolley (CODE 102593) ................................................................. 72
5.2. Filterbox Kit with HEPA filter (CODE 102915)................................................................................. 73
5.3. Filterbox Kit without HEPA (CODE 102920).................................................................................... 75
5.4. Auxiliary Shelf, 380x340mm (CODE 102861)................................................................................. 76
5.4.1. How to assemble a shelf.......................................................................................................... 76
5.5. USB Bar code reader 2D (includes holder) (CODE 102011) .......................................................... 77
5.6. Auxiliary Led lamp (CODE 102740) ................................................................................................ 78
5.6.1. How to install the auxiliary lamp on eGROSS pro-x................................................................ 78
5.7. Stainless Steel Glove Dispenser (CODE 102860) .......................................................................... 79
5.8. Waste Grinder Mod. 66 (CODE 102749)......................................................................................... 79
5.8.1. Specifications for the installation ............................................................................................. 80
5.8.2. How to install the Waste Grinder on eGROSS /eGROSS pro-x.............................................. 80
5.8.3. Warnings.................................................................................................................................. 87
5.8.4. How to properly use the Waste Grinder .................................................................................. 88
5.8.5. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 88
5.8.6. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 88
5.9. Polarised lens for Camera (CODE 370608).................................................................................... 90
5.10. Vesa mount for extra monitor (CODE 102945) ............................................................................... 90
5.11. USB Waterproof (sealed) keyboard (CODE 372352)...................................................................... 91
5.12. Mouse wireless laser in silicone (CODE 372363) ........................................................................... 92
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 93

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6.1. Return for repair to Manufacturer .................................................................................................... 93
7. DISPOSING OF THE UNIT...................................................................................................................... 94

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Symbols used
The instructions marked by this symbol are important and must be read carefully.
An instruction accompanied by this symbol provides a cautionary statement:
WARNING. Failure to follow the instruction may endanger the USER or cause damage
to the instrument.
Be sure to follow the instruction to prevent accidents resulting from electric shock.
Biohazard: be careful when you execute the procedure marked with this symbol: danger
of biohazard contamination.
Biological hazard: pay attention when performing a procedure marked with this symbol:
biological contamination hazard.
Attention, risk of hand crushing.
Attention, toxic substance.
EC Logo: this instrument complies with European Community directives.
IVD medical device according to directive 98/79/EC.
Symbol of the European WEEE directive (2002/96/EC):
electric/electronic material, do not disperse in the environment.
Authorised and qualified technical support personnel only.
Fragile.
Reference number.

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1.2. Designated uses
The eGROSS pro-x/eGROSS is an ergonomic histopathology work station dedicated to the preparation and
cutting of pieces. The table is equipped with a ventilation unit and various optional parts, as defined in this
manual.
The eGROSS pro-x comes equipped with a camera with MacroPATH software.
The MacroPATH has been designed to obtain images of histological samples, as well to ensure their complete,
safe and reliable handling.
The system has been conceived for laboratory use and can therefore withstand the harshest laboratory
conditions (indoor use only).
1.3. Technical specifications
eGROSS pro-x
-REF 102900: Power supply 230V~ 50/60Hz 1400W
-REF 102901: Power supply 115V~ 60Hz 1400W
-Dimensions: WxDxH 185cm (72.8in) x 81cm (31.9in) x 186cm (73.2in). Max. height 216cm (85in)
-Work surface height: adjustable from 90cm (35.4in) to 120cm (47.2in)
-Led illumination of the working area
-Concealed keyboard
-Weight: 265kg (584lb)
Structure:
-Stainless steel work surface
-Vented work surface with washable compartment below
-Blue cutting board for downdraft aspiration (downward flow)
-Magnetic equipment holder bar
The MacroPATH's measurement function is strictly linked to the calibration performed by
the operator, and is not controlled by the unit's software. For this reason, the measurements
of the sample obtained with MacroPATH CAN NOT be taken into account for diagnostic
purposes. These values are purely indicative.
In fact, a ruler must be placed near the sample (see the image below) or else a gauge must be used
to obtain a diagnostic value for the growth of the tumour, the extent of the lesion, etc.
The system must be calibrated in order to perform measurements with MacroPATH (please refer to chapter
3 for the calibration procedure).
Power supply line needs to have a ground connection (Class I device).
Power line protection:
115V version: Miniature circuit breaker curve C, 15A, residual current device: 30mA.
230V version: Miniature circuit breaker curve C, 10A, residual current device: 30mA.

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Touch control terminal:
- CPU: Intel®Core™ i7 Processor 2.6 GHz
- RAM: 8GB DDR-4
- Hard disk: 500GB (SSD)
- Touch-pen: USB cable, tip of 1.5mm diameter.
- Screen: 19" TFT LCD 1280X1024 16.7M Colour
IP 65 front panel
- Fanless
- Wi-Fi 802.11 A/B/G with Bluetooth v4.1 (*)
(*) subject to restrictions of use according to local radio frequency regulations to be checked before enabling
this function.
- Dimensions: LxHxD 470.5 x 415.2 x 75.6mm (18.52” x 16.34” x 2.97”)
- Weight: 7.4kg (16.3lb)
- PC power supply: 18V DC 5.55A MAX
- available I/O (see the picture below)
A. 2x RS-232/422/485 Serial ports
B. 2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45)
C. 6x USB 2.0 ports
D. 2x USB 3.0 ports
E. 1x HDMI (max resolution 4096x2304@24Hz)
F. 1x DP Display port (max resolution 4096x2304@60Hz)
G. 2 X built-in 2W speakers
H. Audio Mic-in 3.5mm jack input
I. Line OUT 3.5mm jack
J. Power supply inlet
K. Reading lights
L. Equipotential terminal

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Frontal part of the PC:
1) Switch On button
2) Enable/disable touch-screen
3) Volume
4) Light
5) Switch On reading lights button
At the installation, carefully remove the film present on the screen.
It is suggested to switch off the PC at least once a week.
PC CONNECTIONS

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USB CAMERA W28 marked in yellow
Only in eGROSS pro-x
USB keyboard W37 free
Only in eGROSS pro-x
USB W36 marked in green connected with the USB port present on
the right front panel of eGROSS pro-x.
Only in eGROSS pro-x
USB foot pedal marked in brown
Only in eGROSS pro-x
USB TOUCH PEN free
Only in eGROSS pro-x
Camera image acquisition system:
- Camera resolution: max 20.1 Megapixel
- Video resolution: 1024 x 768 (HD) –15-16 FPS, audio 352Kbps, 22kHz
- Audio rec.: 128 kbps
- Focus: Automatic
- White balance: Automatic
- Zoom: Optical 30x
- Fitted with a set of 3 lenses with different close up levels: +1 - +1.3 - +1.5
- Weight: 2.8 kg (6.1lb) (+250g camera power supply)
- Built-in LED lighting
- Dimensions: 137 x 162 x 211mm (5.39” x 6.37” x 8.30”)
- USB data cable length: 4.5m (4.92yd)
Foot pedal control
- USB foot pedal control with 5 buttons
- IP X5
Software image acquisition system:
- Operating System: Windows 10 Enterprise 64 bit
- MacroPATH SW: MacroPATH including Milestone license already activated
- image capture in JPEG format
- video capture in AVI format
- voice recording in MP3 format
- Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Word are registered Microsoft Corporation Brands
- MacroPATH software: Installed (with license)
The manufacturer reserves the right to change and/or improve specifications without notice
and without incurring in any obligation.