Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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7. Glossary of Terms
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7.1 Glossary of Terms
Auto operation
An operation mode where the instrument starts up automatically to be
ready for the embedding work at the preset start time and comes to a
pause at the preset end time.
Base mold tray
A tray that accommodates base molds of various sizes used for
embedding process. It is set in a warming chamber and heated.
Base mold warming chamber
A warming chamber in which an embedding tray has been set. Base
molds can be stored directly.
CM
This represents the Cryo Module.
Cold spot
A cooling device on the Embedding Module side. It is a local cooling
plate used to quickly cool the bottom of the base mold during embedding
process, to help position the tissue.
Control panel display
Used for running/stopping the instrument and setting various parameters
and conditions. It also serves as a monitor that displays the operating
status of the instrument.
Cooling plate
A cooling device on the Cryo Module side. It is a cooling plate that cools/
solidifies the embedded paraffin block.
Dispenser
A dispenser that dispenses paraffin used for embedding according to the
user’s operation. There is a mechanism to adjust the paraffin flow rate.
Dispensing
To pour molten paraffin into a base mold.
EM
This represents the Embedding Module.
End time
A time at which the instrument comes to a pause in the automatic
operation mode.
Finger plate
A switch for dispensing paraffin used for embedding.
Pressing the switch starts dispensing, and releasing it stops dispensing.
Dispensing will stop after the switch is held for 1 minute.