ZENDROPPER Cytogenetics - Zentech

ZENDROPPERCytogeneticsAn innovative instrument forkaryotyping preparation on slidesKaryotypepreparatoronslidesORDERING INFORMATIONCode : H-GF-000Zendropper systemincludes:∎∎Automate∎∎PC Windows XP∎∎Software to operations∎∎Software of setting up options ofuser and instrument calibration∎∎Printer∎∎1 rack for 40 slidesIndications∎∎∎∎∎∎∎∎The Zendropper is an innovative instrument which automatically preparesstandard glass slides for karyotyping by distributing cells homogeneously onslides.The cells spreading methodology uses the “Water Layer” technology allowingto smooth external factors affecting cells spreading.This automate replaces manual steps by technicians in order to protect themfrom methanol and acetic acid vapours.The Zendropper automatically distributes cells on 40 slides in 40 minutes (i.e.8 patients with 5 slides / patient).Technical characteristicsDispensation time for samples3 minutes for 5 slides.Extra washing needle solution2 positionsTube holder for samples 8Racks1 rack with 40 positions for slidesDimension79 x 61 x 61 cmWeight65 kgPower requirement230 or 115 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 500WZentech s.a.Liège Science ParkAvenue du Pré-Aily,10B-4031 Angleur • BelgiumTel : +32 (0)4 361 42 32Fax : +32 (0)4 367 00 63info@zentech.behttp://www.zentech.beFeatures∎ ∎∎∎∎∎∎∎∎∎∎∎∎∎“Water Layer” technologyHomogenous cells distributionHigh reproducibility from a patient to anotherReliability of sample’s spreadingHigh automation distribution capacitySaving of time and rapidity ofexecution (40 min for 40 slides)Protection of technicians not exposed to methanoland acetic vapours of Carroy solution

ZENDROPPERCytogeneticsZendropper softwareThe Zendropper software is a friendly and easy-to-use software designed byZentech. It has been developped to be the interface between the user and theinstrument by establishing the joblist, printing results, etc.Figure. Exemple of new sessionZtoolbox softwareThe Ztoolbox software has been developed by Zentech in order to permit theadjustment of several parameters to manage ambiental factors interfering in thespreading quality of cells:∎∎∎∎∎∎The needle’s sensibilityand reference heightDifferent distribution andaspiration parametersThe hydraulicsystem’s washing.Zentech s.a.Liège Science ParkAvenue du Pré-Aily,10B-4031 Angleur • BelgiumTel : +32 (0)4 361 42 32Fax : +32 (0)4 367 00 63info@zentech.behttp://www.zentech.beFigure. Exemple of Ztoolbox calibration’s option