System Features:

• One to 48 slide capacity, each individually programmable
• User-specified protocols and choice of reagents
• Multiple staining runs per day
• Truly hands-free, walk-away operation with advanced timer functions for overnight use
• Easy, Windows™ XP Professional based programming
• Modular options with up to four units controlled from one PC
• Complemented by the Thermo Scientific PT Module designed for fully automated simultaneous dewaxing and epitope recovery (PTModule also sold separately)
• Fast flow, software logic enables flexible programming, operator ease of use and control of IHC costs

Incorporates 2D Data Matrix Bar Coding for Slides and Reagents:

• High precision label detector technology for rapid scanning
• Integrated digital bar code scanner
• Fully configured 2D data matrix software and printer interface
• Bar code control of all protocol, reagent, and slide operations
• Preprintable data matrix labels with user-defined Autoprograms
• Adaptable for proprietary 2D-labeled reagents, or user-defined reagents/labels
• Optional, individual inactivation of slide and/or reagent bar-coding

Includes:

• 48-slide Autostainer with 2D matrix bar code reader
• Computer
• Monitor
• Label printer(s)
• Document printer
• Four metal reinforced, ABS plastic slide racks
• Two reagent rack for up to 80 reagents
• Reagent vials and caps
• Autostainer probe cleaning reagent kit
• Buffer rinse bottle
• Universal Power Supply

Note: The Autostainer 480s is not available in the United States.