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Roundfin RD-QS1100 Slide Stainer
Roundfin RD-QS1100 Slide Stainer
Roundfin Lab, Pathology & Blood Bank

Roundfin RD-QS1100 Slide Stainer

20 Configurable Tanks. 10 Programs. Priority Processing. Auto-Clean. Auto-Calibration. 21KG.

The Roundfin RD-QS1100 Slide Stainer is a compact, fully automatic slide stainer for hospitals, medical colleges, sanitation stations, anti-epidemic stations, and biological research laboratories, featuring 20 configurable reagent tanks, 10 programmable protocols, priority-adjustable processing, auto-clean, auto-calibration, and a transparent safety cover with an exhaust system. Available through Medigear.uk.

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The Roundfin RD-QS1100 Slide Stainer is a compact, fully automatic slide stainer designed for use in hospitals, medical colleges, sanitation and anti-epidemic stations, biological research laboratories, and other facilities. It features fast staining, comfortable and safe operation. Equipped with a transparent plastic cover and an exhaust system, the instrument is safer and more environmentally friendly. The slide rack can be placed at any station and will start operation after automatic induction. Medigear.uk supplies the RD-QS1100 and can advise on configuration and installation.

The instrument has 20 reagent tanks with configurable settings for Repeat Station and Clean Bath. Station volume is 135ml. The water washing station count is 1. Maximum processing time per tank is 59 minutes and 9 seconds. The heating tank's temperature range is up to 70°C. Drain time of the tank change is 10 seconds. There are 10 programs, each with an online fault reminder code. Operating temperature range is 5°C–40°C with relative humidity ≤80%.

Product dimensions are 300mm×705mm×280mm (L×W×H). Weight is 21KG. The power source is AC220V±22V, 50Hz±1Hz, or AC100V±11V, 60Hz±1Hz, supporting dual-voltage and dual-frequency operation. Power is 100W. Certification covers CE and ISO 13485. Warranty covers 1 year and lifetime technical support.

Key features include priority-adjustable processing for high-priority sample management when programs conflict; auto-cleanable tanks 2–17 with adjustable water flow; flexible-end tank setting allowing any tank to serve as the end position for slide retrieval; auto-calibration for position accuracy correction; water protection with automatic shut-off and alarm; smooth lifting and transverse mechanism; and an LCD screen for real-time working status display. Human intervention is available during automatic operation to avoid sample damage in the event of an equipment fault. We can provide the full specification and supply terms on request.

NHS hospitals, hospital diagnostic laboratories, and pathology services requiring a compact, lightweight automatic slide stainer for flexible positioning across varied laboratory and clinical spaces represent the primary procurement context for the Roundfin RD-QS1100 Slide Stainer. At 21KG and with a product footprint of 300×705×280mm, the RD-QS1100 is the most compact and lightest instrument in the Roundfin staining range, enabling deployment in space-limited settings and easy relocation between laboratory positions. Medigear.uk supplies the RD-QS1100 and can provide NHS procurement documentation.

Sanitation and anti-epidemic stations, public health laboratories, and biological research facilities benefit from the RD-QS1100's explicit design suitability for sanitation and anti-epidemic applications — unique in the Roundfin staining range — combined with the transparent plastic safety cover and exhaust system that provide additional operator protection and environmental safety in infection control laboratory environments. The dual-voltage AC220V/100V and dual-frequency 50Hz/60Hz compatibility also supports deployment across international facilities with varied electrical infrastructure. Medigear.uk can advise on the RD-QS1100 configuration for sanitation and research settings.

Medical colleges, teaching hospitals, and training laboratories benefit from the RD-QS1100's priority-adjustable processing capability, which allows users to manage sample processing orders based on clinical urgency, and the flexible-end tank setting, which allows users to retrieve slides from any configured end position rather than a fixed output station. These user-configurable features support structured teaching of staining protocol management in training laboratory settings. Medigear.uk can advise on the RD-QS1100 configuration for educational procurement.

Smaller independent pathology laboratories and facilities seeking a cost-effective, compact automatic slide staining solution with flexible protocol management will find the Roundfin RD-QS1100 available through Medigear.uk. The auto-calibration feature, online fault reminder codes, and human intervention capability during automatic operation provide operational reliability and fault management without requiring a dedicated instrument technician for day-to-day oversight. Medigear.uk can discuss RD-QS1100 supply terms on request.

Most Compact and Lightweight in the Roundfin Staining Range

The RD-QS1100's 21KG weight and 300×705×280mm footprint make it the smallest and lightest instrument in the Roundfin RS and RD staining range, enabling deployment and relocation in space-limited laboratory settings where larger staining instruments cannot be accommodated. For facilities with limited bench space, satellite laboratories, or mobile or temporary laboratory setups, the RD-QS1100's compact format is a primary procurement consideration that larger-capacity models cannot offer.

Designed for Sanitation and Anti-Epidemic Station Use

The explicit design suitability for sanitation and anti-epidemic stations is unique in the Roundfin staining range. It reflects the RD-QS1100's safety-focused design features — transparent safety cover, exhaust system, water protection with automatic shut-off — that are particularly relevant in infection control and public health laboratory contexts. For procurement officers in sanitation, public health, or biological containment laboratory settings, this explicit design positioning provides direct specification alignment with their operational context.

Priority-Adjustable Processing for Urgent Sample Management

The priority-adjustable processing feature allows users to set processing priorities for programs based on sample conditions when programs conflict, ensuring high-priority samples are processed first. This clinical urgency management capability is directly relevant to hospital diagnostic laboratories where urgent samples must be expedited within a routine staining workflow, and it distinguishes the RD-QS1100 from instruments with fixed sequential processing orders.

Flexible-End Tank for Slide Retrieval at Any Position

The programmable end-tank feature allows users to designate any tank as the retrieval position for completed staining runs, adapting slide retrieval to the specific protocol and laboratory layout rather than requiring a fixed output station. This flexibility supports diverse staining workflows and protocol types, and allows slide retrieval to be optimised for the ergonomic and workflow constraints of each specific laboratory setting.

Auto-Calibration for Sustained Positional Accuracy

The auto-calibration feature allows user-triggered automatic position correction, maintaining accurate instrument positioning over the instrument's working life without requiring manual adjustment or service intervention for minor positional drift. This self-correcting capability supports long-term instrument reliability and reduces maintenance dependence, particularly in settings without regular access to instrument service.

Auto-Clean Tanks 2–17 with Adjustable Flow

The auto-clean function on tanks 2–17 with adjustable water flow automates the routine flushing of reagent tanks between staining sessions, reducing manual cleaning effort, maintaining reagent quality, and preventing cross-contamination from residual staining reagents. The adjustable flow setting allows cleaning intensity to be matched to the specific contamination level of each tank and the reagent type it contains.

Transparent Safety Cover with Exhaust System

The transparent plastic cover allows real-time visual monitoring of the staining process without opening the instrument, while containing reagent vapours and directing them to the exhaust system for eco-friendly and safer operation. This combination of visual access and vapour containment supports operation in settings with varied ventilation infrastructure, including those where dedicated local exhaust is not available.

Dual Voltage and Dual Frequency for International Deployment

The AC220V/AC100V and 50Hz/60Hz dual electrical specification enables deployment across European, Asian, and North American power environments without a voltage converter, supporting international procurement and cross-border laboratory deployment in the sanitation, research, and public health contexts for which the RD-QS1100 is designed.

20 Configurable Reagent Tanks

Repeat Station and Clean Bath are configurable. 135ml station volume. Maximum 59min09s per tank processing time.

10 Programmable Programs

Online fault reminder codes for each program—priority-adjustable processing when programs conflict.

Priority-Adjustable Processing

User-settable program priority for urgent sample management. Ensures high-priority samples are processed first.

Flexible-End Tank Retrieval

Any tank can be set as the end position. Slide retrieval optimised for protocol and laboratory layout.

Auto-Clean (Tanks 2–17)

Water flush with adjustable flow—automated routine tank cleaning between staining sessions.

Auto-Calibration

User-triggered automatic position correction. Sustained positional accuracy without manual adjustment or service.

Transparent Safety Cover and Exhaust System

Real-time process visibility without opening. Reagent vapour containment: Eco-friendly and safer operation.

Water Protection with Auto Shut-Off

Automatic water supply shut-off and alarm when water is blocked. Prevents instrument and specimen damage.

LCD Screen

Real-time working status display. Easy monitoring during the staining operation.

Compact and Lightweight: 300×705×280mm, 21KG

Most compact in the Roundfin staining range. Easy deployment and relocation in space-limited settings.

Dual Voltage: AC220V/AC100V

Dual frequency 50Hz/60Hz. International deployment without a voltage converter.

Certification: CE, ISO 13485

Medical device quality management certification. 1-year warranty and lifetime technical support. Medigear.uk.

The Roundfin RD-QS1100 Slide Stainer is a compact, fully automatic slide stainer suited to NHS hospitals, medical colleges, sanitation and anti-epidemic stations, biological research laboratories, public health facilities, and smaller independent pathology services requiring reliable automatic slide staining in a lightweight 21KG instrument with flexible protocol and priority management. Its 20 configurable reagent tanks, 10 programmable protocols with online fault reminder codes, priority-adjustable processing, auto-clean tanks, flexible-end retrieval, auto-calibration, transparent safety cover, exhaust system, dual voltage support, and 1-year warranty with lifetime technical support deliver a flexible and reliable staining solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, pricing, or expert procurement assistance.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

The RD-QS1100 is the most compact and lightest instrument in the Roundfin staining range at 21 kg, compared to 28 kg for the RS-3, 80 kg for the RS-5, and 120 kg for the RS-4. Its 300 mm × 705 mm × 280 mm footprint makes it the smallest by volume. It also features the unique combination of sanitation and anti-epidemic station design suitability, 20 configurable reagent tanks with Repeat Station and Clean Bath options, priority-adjustable program processing, flexible-end tank retrieval, and auto-calibration — features not all present in other models in the range. Medigear.uk can provide a full range comparison on request.

When multiple staining programs are running concurrently, and a conflict arises over shared resources, the priority-adjustable feature allows users to set processing priority based on sample conditions — ensuring higher-priority samples are processed first. This is directly relevant in clinical laboratory settings where urgent diagnostic samples may be loaded into the stainer alongside routine batches and must be expedited without interrupting the routine workflow. Users can configure priority settings on a per-program or per-sample basis.

The flexible-end tank feature allows the user to programme any tank as the end position for a staining protocol, rather than requiring a fixed output station. After staining is complete at the configured end tank, users retrieve slides directly from that position. This provides operational flexibility for different staining protocols and laboratory layouts, and allows slides to be retrieved at whichever station is most convenient for the specific workflow.

The auto-calibration feature allows the RD-QS1100 to automatically calibrate position to correct any positional inaccuracy in the instrument's slide-handling mechanism. If the instrument's position becomes inaccurate — which can occur over time or after transport or repositioning — users can trigger calibration to restore accurate positioning without the need for manual adjustment or service call. This self-calibration capability supports reliable long-term instrument accuracy.

Tanks 2–17 can be set for automatic cleaning with water flushing and adjustable water flow. This auto-clean capability maintains reagent quality by flushing residual staining reagents from tanks between staining runs or at the end of the working day, reducing the manual effort and time involved in routine instrument cleaning and extending the effective working life of reagents by preventing cross-contamination.

The water protection device monitors water flow, automatically shuts off the water supply, and triggers an alarm if the flow is blocked. This protection prevents damage to the instrument's water system and water-dependent staining stations if the water supply is interrupted, and alerts the operator immediately so the fault can be resolved before slides are affected. This feature is particularly relevant in environments where water supply reliability may vary.

The manufacturer describes the RD-QS1100 as designed for hospitals, medical colleges, sanitation and anti-epidemic stations, biological research laboratories, and other facilities. The explicit inclusion of sanitation and anti-epidemic stations in the application list makes the RD-QS1100 unique within the Roundfin staining range, reflecting design features—transparent safety cover, exhaust system, and water protection —that are appropriate for infection control and public health laboratory environments. Medigear.uk can advise on the suitability of the RD-QS1100 for specific facility types.

The transparent plastic cover allows the operator to visually monitor the staining process in real time without opening the instrument, providing safety by containing reagent vapours while maintaining full visibility of the slide rack and staining tanks during operation. When combined with the exhaust system, the transparent cover makes the RD-QS1100 safer and more environmentally friendly than open-tray designs, supporting operation in varied laboratory environments, including those with limited local exhaust ventilation.

Yes — the RD-QS1100 supports dual-voltage (AC220V and AC100V) and dual-frequency (50Hz and 60Hz) operation, making it deployable in both European/Asian 220V/50Hz environments and North American/Japanese 100–110V/60Hz environments without a voltage converter. This dual electrical compatibility supports international procurement and cross-border deployment for organisations operating across multiple countries.

Each of the 10 programmable programs is associated with an online fault-reminder code system that alerts the operator to specific fault conditions during the staining operation. Rather than generic error notifications, the online fault reminder code system provides specific fault identification, allowing operators to respond appropriately to the detected issue without extended diagnostic delays. Human intervention capability during automatic operation provides an additional layer of fault response, allowing the operator to intervene directly if needed.