Automated sample processor HistoCore PEGASUS Plus

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Overview
The HistoCore PEGASUS Plus tissue processor enables laboratories to run multiple protocols in parallel on a single instrument, providing optimized processing for mixed tissue types while maintaining high throughput and integrated traceability.

Key benefits

• Process up to 400 samples per cycle (2×200 cassettes), increasing capacity by approx. 33% versus a 300-cassette single-retort processor.
• Parallel protocol capability to handle biopsies, large specimens and fatty tissues in the same run.
• Integrated iScan track & trace with optical cassette scanning, basket ID and user ID logging for sample traceability.
• Built-in density meter and barcoded reagent handling for reagent monitoring and automated reagent-exchange reports.

Workflow & consumables

• Four paraffin baths with optimized melting and capacity; compatible with Leica PEGASUS Parablock for faster melting and simplified loading.
• ActivFlo cassettes designed for efficient reagent exchange; features include lateral vents, frangible hinge and stacked taped packaging for rapid loading; available in multiple colors.
• Supports walk-away operation and reduces manual documentation through automated logging.

Preferred reagents and greener alternatives

• Recommended range of alcohols, solvents and fixatives in various packagings to support pre-analytical workflows.
• Color-coded and barcoded reagents reduce mix-ups and enable Track & Trace reporting.
• Supports greener options (e.g., Sub-X, Clearene) and xylene-free processing alternatives such as isopropanol.

Product Features (selected)

• Parallel processing for mixed tissue loads.
• Individual cassette capture and traceability (ID, quantity, color).
• Automated iScan logging of basket ID, user ID and reagent data.
• Density meter for reagent concentration monitoring and alerts.
• Barcoded reagent management with automatic exchange reports.
• Four paraffin baths and large cassette capacity.

Product Specifications

• Model: HistoCore PEGASUS Plus
• Product number: 14048858007
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 804 × 715 × 1533 mm
• Weight: 235 kg (instrument only); 315 kg (including reagents)
• Reagent containers: 17 reagent bottles + 1 condensate bottle; max bottle volume 3.88 L
• Paraffin baths: 4 (max 3.9 L each); paraffin melting time up to 7 h (23–25°C)
• Cassette capacity: up to 2×200 cassettes (max. 400 samples)
• Temperature ranges: paraffin melting point 50–65°C; selectable paraffin temp 58–85°C; processing reagents ambient or 35–65°C; cleaning reagents 35–85°C
• Vacuum / drain pressure: filling vacuum -60 kPa; draining pressure 45 kPa
• Electrical: 100–120 VAC / 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; power max 15 A (100–120 VAC) / 10 A (220–240 VAC)
• Alarm relay: 30 V DC, max 1 A