3560 Beck Road
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Butler, PA 16002
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Voice: 724-282-7145
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Fax: 724-282-0745
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Web: www.bioptechs.com
3560 Beck Road
•
Butler, PA 16002
•
Voice: 724-282-7145
•
Fax: 724-282-0745
•
E-mail: [email protected]
•
Web: www.bioptechs.com
Cleaning:
The various components of the chamber can be cleaned as follows:
1. The closure assembly and power/sensor connector do not come into contact with the specimen and should only be cleaned
with a damp cloth or alcohol wipe. DO NOT immerse either one in liquid.
2. Coverslips and gaskets should be hand cleaned and short cycle autoclaved before use. Do not use alcohol on gaskets.
3. The white plastic (Delrin) portion of the FCS2 will be in fluid communication with the specimen and can be autoclaved
at 120°C for 15 minutes.
High Numeric Aperture Use:
If you are using high numeric aperture (immersion) objectives with high N.A. dishes, it will be necessary to regulate the
temperature of the objective as well. This is due to the fact that the optical coupling medium, oil, glycerin or water also has a
thermal coupling effect. In this case, a Bioptechs, Inc. Objective Heater and an Objective Heater Controller will be necessary
for uniform temperature across the field.
Objective Heater Description:
The Bioptechs Objective Heater is an adjustable, thin film, size and shape compliant, heating band and temperature sensor
assembly attached to a linear translator. This device attaches to the objective and plugs into a separate Temperature Controller,
which regulates the objective temperature within 0.1°C of SETPOINT.
Continual Perfusion with the Micro-Perfusion Pump:
Bioptechs recommends the FCS2 Micro-Perfusion Pump due to its smooth flow profile in slow flow applications. If dual flow
is needed there is also a PC interface board and program that enables alternate control of two pumps to regulate the acceleration
and run time of each. The Micro-Perfusion Pump Controller (PC interface) is ideal for changing concentrations of media.