Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS 5000, Manual

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Travel Window:
Reverse Limit: Pressing this button sets the position for the blade arm to start the slice process
from during multiple slice mode. The limit can be changed by first pressing Start/Stop, then using
the blade position buttons to reposition the new limit. Pressing this button again will set the new
limit.
Forward Limit: Pressing this button sets the position for the blade arm to stop, return to the
reverse limit, and start a new slice during multiple slice mode. The limit can be changed by first
pressing Start/Stop, then using the blade position buttons to reposition the new limit. Pressing this
button again will set the new limit.
WARNING: If the Forward Limit is set behind the Reverse limit, the arm will continuously
step down without moving forward. If this occurs, press the Start/Stop button to stop
movement and correctly set the limits.
Multiple Slice:
Start/Stop: Pressing this button enable the travel windows, and causes the EMS 5000 to begin
slicing in multiple slice mode. Pressing this button once will cause the blade arm to move forward,
and oscillate. It will continue until it reaches a forward limit, (travel window or mechanical) stop,
return to the reverse limit, step down the selected thickness, and begin another slice. Pressing
the button during this process will cause the arm and oscillation to stop and wait for a command.
The multiple slice process will continue until the lowest mechanical limit is reached. It will then
automatically return to the home position. (full up and back)
Warning: Due to the variance in blade angle settings, it is possible for the blade to run into
the pedestal or mounting block surface before reaching the lowest mechanical limit.
Zero:
Zero: Pressing this button resets the slice counter display to read all "0".
Home:
Home: Pressing this button will cause the blade to return to its full up and full back "home"
position. Blade arm needs to be at rest before pressing the Home button.
1.6.3 COMPATIBILITIES
The EMS 5000 is compatible with most commercially available glass, razor, sapphire, and diamond
blades. For questions on blade compatibility, contact the EMS at 215-412-8400