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HistoCore Chromax WS – Automated Stainer and Coverslipper

Benefit from decades of expertise in delivering high quality – world class staining solutions. The HistoCore CHROMAX WS provides exceptional results for both routine and special stains.

Leica ST5010 and CV5030 customers benefit from a smooth switch to the new HistoCore CHROMAX WS. The bath layout remains identical, allowing you to transfer existing protocols to the new instrument. Maintain the same level of flexibility you’re accustomed to with the Leica CV5030, when it comes to coverglass and mounting medium options.

The HistoCore Chromax WS automated slide staining and mounting system offers a variety of staining functions, including:

  • H&E Staining (Hematoxylin & Eosin)
  • Special Stains
  • Large Slide Staining
  • Cytology Staining
  • Wet and Dry Slide Mounting

HistoCore Chromax WS with its outstanding features:

  • Intelligent staining system with automatic slide counting, slide throughput, reagent/chemical management, and barcode scanning.
  • Capable of running two or more staining programs simultaneously with a memory capacity of 100 programs.
  • Ability to store up to 4 different slide mounting parameter sets.
  • Smart touchscreen design, enabling users to set and adjust staining protocols and customize slide mounting parameters based on user needs.
  • Open system, capable of using reagents provided by Leica Biosystems or other suppliers, and compatible with various types of slides and cover glasses.
  • Maximum sample load capacity: 330 slides/11 racks for the staining module, and 60 slides for the mounting module.
  • Maximum throughput: 260 slides per hour.
HistoCore CHROMAX CV
Instrument dimensions, hood closed 578 x 640 x 650mm
Instrument dimensions, hood open 578 x 640 x 900mm
Weight (with accessories) 72 kg (standalone) 81 kg (workstation configuration)
Loading capacity 30 slide
Unload capacity 60 slide
Throughput 260 slide per hour
Mounting medium types Commercially available types
Mounting medium bottle max fill level 200ml
Cover glass sizes 22-24 mm x 40-60 mm; #1.0 or #1.5, following ISO DIN 8255-1
Cover glass magazine capacity 120-160 (depending on thickness)
Specimen slides All commercially available specimen slides per ISO standard 8037-1
Coverslipping parameters Individually configurable
Output rack capacity max 60 slide
Nominal supply voltages 100-240 V AC +/- 10%
HistoCore CHROMAX ST
Instrument dimensions, hood closed 1136 x 670 x 550 mm
Instrument dimensions, hood open 1136 x 670 x 870 mm
Weight 88 kg
Weight with reagents 97 kg
Load/unload stations 1/1
Throughput 240 H&E slides per hour with pre-validated protocol
Capacity of slide rack 30 slides
Reagent cuvette volume 450 ml
Water flow stations 5
Reagent stations 18
Drying oven 1
Nominal supply voltages 100 – 120 VAC/ 220 – 240 VAC +/- 10%
Reagent Management System – By slide counting

– By days

Report (last 3 Years) – Slide counting (daily/monthly)

– Reagent exchange

– User run log

AUTOMATIC SLIDE COUNTING, OBTAIN TRUE THROUGHPUT DATA AND REAGENT CONSUMPTION

  • Allow easy reagent cost monitoring and lab financial audits
  • Maintain quality and consistency

PRECISE REAGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AUTOMATICALLY TRACE EACH STEP OF THE STAINING PROCESS SUPPORT QUALITY CONTROL.

  • Reagent exchange reminder and exchange records • Intuitive bath layout with station management • Reagent site management
  • Operator management systemTRUST IN AN INTUITIVE AND USERFRIENDLY DESIGN • Large 10.1” HD touch screen for easier operation
  • Slide staining rack designed to minimize loading errors • Intuitive bath layout via user-friendly interface

TRUST IN YOUR STAINING SYSTEM

  • Decades of Leica Biosystems successful experience in developing and continuously improving staining systems.
  • Modular design, capable of connecting with Leica’s automatic slide staining system to create a complete Staining-Mounting workstation.
  • Smart touchscreen design, allowing users to set and adjust slide mounting parameters according to their needs.
  • Ability to store up to 4 different slide mounting parameter sets.
  • Capable of handling various types of slides and cover glasses.
  • Can use mounting medium provided by Leica Biosystems or other suppliers.
  • Supports both wet and dry slide mounting.
  • Maximum slide mounting capacity: 260 slides per hour.