A993 OTS5000 7
1.2 DESCRIPTION
The EMS 5000 is used for sectioning slice samples for use in the fields of electrophysiology of fresh
tissue, immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry, histology, cytology, botanical research, and
polymer science.
The new design of the slicer head minimizes Z-axis vibration, which dramatically improves slice surface
integrity. This improvement is especially useful for fresh tissue where IR/DIC imaging methods are used.
To reduce the blade travel time between slices, the EMS 5000 features a user-programmable travel
window. This allows the user to set the range of blade travel customized to the specimen sample,
reducing the time between slices. Once the range is set, the START/STOP button is used to toggle the
sectioning sequence.
The EMS 5000 allows the user to section in two different modes. In manual slice mode, the user can
perform all movements of the blade arm using the keypad, or a combination of the keypad and
footswitch. In multiple slice mode, the EMS 5000 will automatically perform repeatable sequences.
The tray is made of molded clear polycarbonate for improved viewing of the slice operation. The tray is
removable to facilitate specimen mounting and cleaning. Two focused LED’s are installed in the blade
head, which provide constant cold illumination of the specimen during the slicing process.
Two specimen mounting options are available to the user; a pedestal with forward/backward and side to
side tilting adjustments, and a vise and mounting block (2 sizes provided) assembly. The blocks are
used to quickly interchange multiple specimens on individual blocks.
The front panel of the EMS 5000 has precise bar graph displays of the blade oscillation and advance
speeds. A large, three digit display shows the number of slices performed, and the current slice
thickness setting. (The display toggles when either of the thickness keypad buttons are pressed once.)
The modular configuration of the keypad allows for ambidextrous and ergonomic operation. The keypad
incorporates membrane switch technology for durability and reliability in the laboratory environment.
The blade head is removable for occasional cleaning and maintenance. The blade clamp is designed to
accept razor, sapphire, diamond, and glass blades.
A separate self-contained refrigeration system will be made available soon as an option.
1.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The EMS 5000 has been designed to operate in a typical laboratory setup. It should be placed on a
solid, flat surface that is level and free from contaminants and vibration. The EMS 5000 should not be
placed or used near or during high sources of electromagnetic phenomena.
