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The 9000SMZ Vibrating Microtome by Campden Instruments is an oscillating blade microtome and is the result of more than 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of tissue slicers.
The 9000SMZ is a programmable unit that allows the instrument to replicate a cutting cycle input by the operator and then repeat that cycle a desired number of times. The cycle may have a varying speed/distance profile so that regions of tissue can be sliced at different speeds.
Researchers have found that certain combinations of vibration frequency, amplitude and advance speed can give superior slice quality for a given tissue type. The 9000SMZ allows these combinations to be developed solely by input to the keypad.
For instrument stability and longevity, the vibration amplitude value is related to the vibration frequency - the larger the amplitude, the lower the maximum frequency available and vice versa.
Experienced users of vibrating microtomes will no doubt be aware that large amplitudes and/or high vibration frequencies can lead to excessive vibration being transmitted to the tissue being sliced and its surrounding fluid. The 9000SMZ instrument diminishes this issue by being built on a heavy, rigid cast base, giving exceptional protection from secondary vibration transmission.
The purpose of this manual is to allow the user to achieve expertise in the use of the 9000SMZ instrument. Please read and understand the information contained in this manual before using the instrument. Only competent and capable personnel should use the instrument.
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