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11 Packing

List

7000smz/5000mz Tissue slicer

1 off

Blade holder

1 off

(for 7550-1-SS & 7550-1-C blades)

Mains

lead

off

Tissue bath assembly

1 off

Outer bath assembly

1 off

Specimen holder

1 off

Opti-Cal - optical Calibration unit

1 off

(optional extra with 5000mz)

Stainless steel blades

10 off (7550-1-SS)

Ceramic

blades

off

(7550-1-C)

Cross head (Philips/PoziDriv) screwdriver

1 off

Hexagonal drivers

2 off

Carrying handles

4 off

Operator’s handbook

1 off

Unpacking instructions

1 off

Transit

crate

off

Microscope, cold light source, magnifying glass: Optional extras, as ordered.

Summary of Contents for CAMPDEN 5000mz

Page 1: ...www campdeninstruments com INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7000smz 5000mz Vibrating Blade Tissue Slicers February 2010 DCN 1310 Document Ref 7000 v1 7 Eng...

Page 2: ...lade with the axis of oscillation 6 10 Settings 7 Options 7 1 Light source 7 2 Magnifier 7 3 Microscope 8 Maintenance and Service 9 Returns Decontamination Form 10 Technical support 11 Packing List 12...

Page 3: ...ion frequencies can lead to excessive vibration and unstable tissue fluid The 7000smz and 5000mz instruments benefit in this area by being built on a heavy rigid cast base giving exceptional immunity...

Page 4: ...r the uncut tissue has been lowered away from the blade eliminating the possibility of the blade being dragged back across the uncut tissue causing damage Dynamic feedback on the oscillation and advan...

Page 5: ...s an optional extra The tissue bath is also located and held in place within the outer bath by magnets Inner and outer tissue bath background with standard tissue platen front left and adjustable tiss...

Page 6: ...A lower power 2x magnifying lens assembly can be fitted as an alternative to the microscope 7000smz fitted with magnifying glass and cold light source...

Page 7: ...cute cutting edge Because of the relative softness of stainless steel for optimum performance it is recommended that stainless steel blades should be used once only or at a maximum changed every day 7...

Page 8: ...nsed with clean water on a regular basis The specimen platen and the inner stainless steel bath as shown in the illustration below are autoclavable The specimen holder is located by a circular magnet...

Page 9: ...be set for your particular voltage supply The voltage is set by prising out the fuse holder drawer and re inserting it such that the voltage legend for your supply is aligned with the mark on the inle...

Page 10: ...ay Press the MENU key again and the display will change to that shown Use the or keys to scroll to the line SETTINGS Then scroll to the line EDIT USER NAME and select Use the or keys to scroll to the...

Page 11: ...equency amplitude and section thickness will be remembered under that user name so that when that user comes back to the instrument and selects that user name those settings will also be selected for...

Page 12: ...m and store the change Frequency settings can be changed in 5Hz steps and amplitude can be changed in 0 25mm steps Note that there are restrictions limiting the amplitudes available for any given freq...

Page 13: ...ved Once the table has reached its lowest position the display will be as shown The specimen bath is located on the rising table by a convergent double dovetail slideway and clamping screw To remove t...

Page 14: ...h to a nominal position and the operating screen will change to that shown in the following illustration Note that the SLICE ON OFF key is now illuminated green and the advance speed as shown on the d...

Page 15: ...ey again to exit This selects the start position such that when the RETURN key is pressed see next page this is the position the blade will return to Press the SLICE ON OFF key to commence the cut The...

Page 16: ...e start position the section thickness will be highlighted on the display If required the section thickness may be changed by pressing the height button and making any adjustment required via the rota...

Page 17: ...instrument in the slice window mode without having previously set a slice window via the manual slice procedure the display will indicate NO SLICE PROFILE HAS BEEN CREATED This display will time out a...

Page 18: ...see section 6 10 If you try to operate the instrument in the automatic mode without having previously set a cutting profile via the manual slice procedure the display will indicate NO SLICE PROFILE HA...

Page 19: ...w the instructions on screen to CONTINUE or ABORT the procedure Pressing MENU at this stage will allow access to menu functions permitting changes to frequency and amplitude etc Note that the EMERGENC...

Page 20: ...nt has been halted by use of the Emergency Stop facility it must be reset before operations can continue Twist the red Emergency Stop button clockwise to unlatch it When the button is unlatched the in...

Page 21: ...s been designed so that the blade may be safely handled without the effective cutting length of the blade edge being exposed to possible damage or injuring the operator After carefully unwrapping the...

Page 22: ...ht hand screw has a normal right hand thread 5000mz Both left hand and right hand screws have normal right hand threads Once the blade has been fitted it should be aligned to the axis of oscillation i...

Page 23: ...he blade holder in position once the alignment procedure has been completed See the illustration below Fit the blade holder as shown and tighten the two upper securing screws The lower locking screw s...

Page 24: ...lied to pass through and reach the set screws 7000smz and 5000mz In order to facilitate alignment of the blade with the axis of travel and so minimise the z axis deflections the instrument uses a demo...

Page 25: ...appropriate blade using the or keys and press MENU to select Press SLICE to continue The instrument will now re position the blade with respect to the alignment device ready for adjustment The display...

Page 26: ...screw Conversely the blade holder can be rotated counter clockwise by first loosening the left hand set screw and then tightening the right hand screw Press SLICE to set the blade vibrating again and...

Page 27: ...keys Press the MENU key to confirm the change Use the or keys to scroll to line EXIT MENU and press the MENU key to get back to the basic menu display 2 When in an automatic slice mode the park positi...

Page 28: ...rce can be switched on and the light intensity controlled via a combined rotary switch potentiometer on the body of the light source where the flexible arms are mounted The output beams may be focusse...

Page 29: ...ifier should then be fixed to the top of the instrument cover using the screws provided Do not over tighten the screws This is illustrated below If you also have the optional light source the magnifie...

Page 30: ...ification are supplied The microscope is attached to the instrument via screws to a dedicated mounting pad on the rear of the instrument this ensures a rigid mount rendering the microscope free from v...

Page 31: ...ll not be accepted for service or repair unless the unit has been adequately and properly packaged Additionally instruments will not be accepted without prior authorisation and have been certified as...

Page 32: ...e Sources YES NO IF YES DO NOT RETURN 3 Chemical Hazard mercury salts acids bases etc YES NO 4 Rabies BSE CJD nCJD etc YES NO 5 Any Other Hazard PLEASE SPECIFY YES NO C Does your laboratory contain an...

Page 33: ...itnessed This information may be readily accessed from the basic menu screen as follows Use the or keys to scroll to the line ABOUT and press the MENU key The screen will now display the parameters re...

Page 34: ...ibrating head has been obstructed restart the instrument and carefully drive the blade away from the obstruction If the error occurs repeatedly during normal use contact Technical Support for advice C...

Page 35: ...1 off Opti Cal optical Calibration unit 1 off optional extra with 5000mz Stainless steel blades 10 off 7550 1 SS Ceramic blades 2 off 7550 1 C Cross head Philips PoziDriv screwdriver 1 off Hexagonal...

Page 36: ...7000 3 3 Specimen holders Replacement specimen holder standard 7000 4 1 Replacement adjustable specimen holder 7000 4 2 Blade holders 5000mz Blade holder 7000 5 1 Also fits 7000smz prior to serial nu...

Page 37: ...n frequency 7000smz Minimum 50 Hz Maximum 120 Hz amplitude dependent 5000mz Minimum 50 Hz Maximum 100 Hz amplitude dependent Frequency step size 5 Hz Blade oscillation amplitude 7000smz Minimum 0 5 mm...

Page 38: ...rews for future use If it is necessary to return the instrument for service or repair please repack the instrument in the original packing The packing procedure is a reversal of the above procedure en...

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