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Type | Cryostat |
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Motorized Coarse Feed | Yes |
Weight | Approx. 140 kg |
Display | LCD |
Section Thickness Range | 1 to 60 μm |
Cooling Down Time | Approx. 4 hours |
Cryochamber Temperature | 0°C to -35°C |
Specimen Orientation | 8° |
Specimen Holder | Universal Specimen Holder |
Power Supply | 50/60 Hz |
Defrost | Automatic or manual |
Provides general safety instructions and emphasizes reading the manual before use.
Highlights critical safety warnings regarding protective devices, spare parts, and power cords.
Describes instrument design and basic safety precautions for operation.
Lists safety features like emergency stop, handwheel lock, and blade guard.
Procedures for locking the handwheel to ensure safe operation and prevent accidental movement.
Guidelines and warnings for connecting the instrument to the power supply.
Overview of the instrument's control panels and their functions.
Details the buttons and displays on Control Panel 1 for extraction, temp, and UVC.
Explains the functions of Control Panel 2 for feed, sectioning, and trimming settings.
Guides on setting cryochamber, specimen head temperatures, time, and defrost cycles.
Procedures for preparing and sectioning specimens in the cryostat.
Steps for specimen preparation, disc attachment, and orientation.
Guide to trimming specimens using the extraction system with an anti-roll guide.
Procedure for cutting sections using the extraction system with an anti-roll guide.
Lists common operational problems and their corresponding remedies.