Frequently asked questions

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Ocus®20 is ideal for cases requiring faster scans, such as intraoperative frozen sections, where 20x magnification is adequate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the advantage of the Ocus System regarding other scanners?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Ocus® System offers a compact design, easy installation, competitive pricing (no ongoing fees), and high-resolution imaging. Its ease of use and portability make it an ideal solution for labs and remote pathology applications." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does it work with tape coverslips?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We do have customers using tape coverslip successfully. However, factors like tissue thickness and coverslip quality can affect image clarity, so it’s recommended to ensure proper sample preparation for optimal results." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use the Ocus® remotely, and how is the IT integration handled?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Ocus® scanners support remote access via VPN or Grundium’s routing service. To connect remotely, open the firewall port TCP 471 for outbound connections only, allowing secure access to the scanner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What viewer software is compatible with Ocus®?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ocus® scanners come with their own web-based viewer, compatible with SVS and TIFF export formats commonly used in digital pathology. For additional viewer software, any third-party application that supports these formats can be used. DICOM will be supported in 2025." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can Ocus® be used for hematology (oil immersion objective and no coverslip)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Ocus was not designed for hematology." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the viewer software free, and can I share it with colleagues?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, access to the Ocus® viewer software is free and can be shared with multiple users. The viewer supports stored images on the scanner. For exported images, a third-party viewer is required. The Ocus® supports up to eight simultaneous users, with one operator at a time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many ~2cm² tissue area H&E slides can I store on the device?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "With Ocus®40, you can store 250–300 scans of 2x2 cm slides. Ocus®20 image files are smaller, due to which it accommodates 500–600 scans of similar sample size." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How big are the files?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "File sizes depend on the area scanned. With Ocus®40, image files range from 0.3–1.5 GB. Ocus®20 scans are approximately half the size of Ocus®40 files, due to the lower resolution." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I scan paraffin section slides?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Ocus® scanners are compatible with paraffin section slides, provided they are suitable for examination under a 20x or 40x brightfield microscope." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Ocus® offer AI processing capabilities?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Currently, no AI processing solutions are built into the scanner. However, images scanned with Ocus® can be used with third-party AI algorithms for analysis and training." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there an annual licensing cost, and is the number of users limited?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "There are no mandatory annual licenses or maintenance fees for Ocus® scanners. An additional Service Contract is available to purchase, which acts as an extended warranty. Under Grundium’s fair use policy, there is no user limit; up to eight users can be registered, but only one can operate the scanner at a time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are Ocus® scanners robust?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, the Ocus® scanners are built with a durable aluminum body and rated IK06 for impact resistance. However, as high-precision instruments, they should be handled with care and always secured with a travel pin during transport." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What space requirements does Ocus® have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "For optimal use, place the Ocus® scanner on a flat, stable surface with at least 10 cm (4 inches) of free space around it." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are software updates included during the warranty period?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, feature updates are included during the warranty period, also during extended warranty. Security updates are free of charge also after the warranty period." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is training available for using the Ocus® scanner and software?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ocus® scanners are designed to be user-friendly, with most users learning to operate them within 15 minutes. Training videos are available on Grundium’s YouTube channel, and online onboarding sessions can be purchased if additional guidance is needed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the package dimensions at delivery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The package dimensions for one Ocus®20 or Ocus®40 scanner are 58 x 36 x 52 cm / 22.8 x 14.2 x 20.5 inches, and the weight is 10 kg / 22 lbs. For five units, the dimensions are 120 x 100 x 69 cm / 47.2 x 39.4 x 27.2 inches, with a total weight of 70 kg / 154 lbs. Five units are delivered on a pallet." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there external publications or validations of Ocus®?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, scientific articles using Grundium scanners are available in databases like PubMed and Google Scholar. We also feature selected publications on our site under Scientific Articles." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does the viewer software support barcode reading?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Ocus® viewer includes an overview image that displays the label, which is saved as part of the metadata. The barcode information can also be used in naming the image file. However, a separate barcode reader is not integrated." } } ] }