Asymptote VIA Freeze Series User Manual

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4.4.2 The status column
The status column on the right hand side of the screen displays live data from the Stirling
engine. If using a VIA Freeze™ Quad, then data from two Stirling engines will be
displayed. For each engine, the following information is displayed:
1. Cryo-plate: This is the temperature of the cryo-plate in °C (please note that
samples placed on this plate will be a few degrees warmer due to the thermal
gradient in the system which must be accounted for).
2. Setpoint: This is the temperature that the cryo-plate is programmed to reach and
is set by the protocol, which is currently running.
3. Status: This is the current status of the cryo-plate and can be one of the following:
 Standby: The default mode, engines and heaters not powered.
 Running: A freeze protocol is running and the engine is active.
 Holding: The freezer is holding at a set temperature and is using the engine

Asymptote VIA Freeze Series Specifications

General

Brand	Asymptote
Model	VIA Freeze Series
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English