Thermo Scientific HM525 NX Operator Guide
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Setting Preferences
Quick Freezing of the Specimen
The cryobar provides on-demand, quick freezing of specimens.
Note
When the cryobar is activated, it will take approximately 2 - 3 minutes for the cryobar to reach a
temperature of maximum -55°C.
The cryobar remains active for approximately 10 minutes indicating by the timeline display below the
cryobar button on the screen.
The specimen is frozen onto the specimen chuck using a freezing compound and the cryobar.
Note
To ensure optimal adhesion of the specimen to the chuck, store the chucks at room temperature prior to use.
Press the "Cryobar" button on the Main screen to activate it.
The "Cryobar" button is highlighted in blue when the function is activated and the white
Process Bars below the icon will gradually increase.
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To turn off the Cryobar function, press the highlighted "Cryobar" button again.