Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS 5000, Manual

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A993 OTS5000 6
1 OPERATIONAL MANUAL
1.1 FEATURES
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New slicer head design minimizes vibration that causes tissue distortion.
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User defined "travel window" reduces blade travel time between sections.
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User selectable multiple slice mode for "hands-free" preparation of many slices.
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Consistent live tissue slices of 10 microns achieved.
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Membrane switch keypad, separate from module, isolates circuitry from solutions, reduces
“handedness”, and improves ergonomics.
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Slice thickness up to 999 microns, set in 1 micron increments.
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Focused LED's mounted to blade arm for constant, direct, cold-source illumination.
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Two specimen mounting options: XY adjustable pedestal or vise/block arrangement.
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Removable, easy to clean tray.
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Accepts Razor, Glass, Diamond, and Sapphire blades.
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Precise bar graph displays of blade oscillation and advance speeds.
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Large LED display of slice counter/slice thickness.
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Removable X2 magnifier lens swings away when not in use.
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Removable slicer head for cleaning and maintenance.