Thermo Scientific HM525 NX Operator Guide
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Cooling Specifications
Cryobar Cooling (Peltier Element)
Max. - 55°C (-67°F)
Chamber Temperature
Max. -35°C -2K/+1K (-31°F -2K/+1K) at +20°C room
Temp. (decrease 0,7°C/1°C room temp. increase)
Defrosting Options
Programmed / Immediate
Microtome and Sectioning Specifications
Section Thickness Range
1 – 500 µm
Fine Section Thickness Range
1 – 100 µm
Fine Section Thickness Resolution
1 – 10 µm in 1 µm steps
10 µm – 20 µm in 2 µm steps
20 µm – 50 µm in 5 µm steps
50 µm – 100 µm in 10 µm step
Trimming Thickness Range
5 – 500 µm
Trimming Thickness Resolution
5 – 30 µm in 5 µm steps
30 µm – 100 µm in 10 µm steps
100 µm – 200 µm in 20 µm steps
200 µm – 500 µm in 50 µm steps
Specimen Retraction (Return Travel) 20 µm
Vertical Specimen Stroke
64 mm
Horizontal Specimen Movement
28 mm
Specimen Approach
Automated via arrow buttons
Chuck Size
30, 40 mm (additional special sizes are available)
Specimen Orientation
x - and y - axes universal 8° with zero positioning; z - axis
up to 360°
Coarse Feed
Motorized
Cutting Drive
Manual via handwheel
Handwheel Lock
Mechanical
Clearance Angle Adjustment
Disposable blade carrier 8- 16°
