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AS-410M Auto Slide Preparation System
Max. settable number of
blocks
24 samples (per detachable 24-grid tray): standard
96 samples (per 4 detachable 24-grid tray): option
Max. settable number of
slides
100 pieces (1 cassette): standard
400 pieces (4 cassettes): option
Max. number of storable
slides (in dry chamber)
100 pieces (1 box): option
400 pieces (4 boxes): option
Slicing thickness setting
range
3 to 10μm
Main functions available
Operation screen 7.5-inch color touch panel
Standard
Sample tilting Dual-axis tilting mechanism, max. tilt angle = 6°
Standard
Sample moistening Ultrasonic humidifier
Standard
Section stretching
(extension)
Extension plate (stage)
Temperature control range: Room temperature to 55°C
Standard
System internal
cooling
Compressor-type cooler
Standard
Automatic blade
change
50 dedicated replacement microtome blades per set
Standard
Waste suction Paraffin waste auto suction unit during sectioning
Standard
24-sample feeding
(BS-24 unit)
24-sample tray × 1 (detachable)
24-sample tray LEFT/RIGHT drive
Standard
96-sample feeding
(BS-96 unit)
24-sample tray × 4 (detachable, 4-tier loading)
24-sample trays LEFT/RIGHT drive (feeding to the Main Unit)
24-sample trays UP/DOWN drive
* The 24-sample option is required with this system.
Option
100-slide feeding
Slide cassette × 1 (detachable)
Slide feeding push-out drive
Option
400-slide feeding
(SS unit)
Slide cassette × 4 (detachable)
Slide cassette FWD/BWD drive
Option
100-slide dry
chamber
(DU-100 unit)
Slide collection box × 1 (detachable)
Slide collection box FWD/BWD drive
Slide collection box UP/DOWN drive
Slide collection box TILT drive
Heater (400 W)
Temperature control range: Room temperature to 55°C
Option
400-slide dry
chamber
(DU-400 unit)
Slide collection box × 4 (detachable)
*two-tier installation (each 2 boxes per upper/ lower shelf)
Slide collection box transfer arm LEFT/RIGHT drive
Slide collection box transfer arm FWD/BWD drive
Slide collection box transfer arm UP/DOWN drive
Slide collection box transfer arm TILT drive
Upper-shelf slide collection box TILT drive
Lower-shelf slide collection box TILT drive
Heater (600 W)
Temperature control range: Room temperature to 55°C
Option