WPI 765LP Instruction Manual

WPI 765LP Instruction Manual

Standard and high performance peltier tissue bath temperature controllers for use with wpi vibroslice models nvsl and nvslm1

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765LP & 765HP
Standard and High Performance Peltier Tissue Bath Temperature
Controllers for use with WPI Vibroslice Models NVSL and NVSLM1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Serial No._____________________
061801
World Precision Instruments

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  • Page 1 765LP & 765HP Standard and High Performance Peltier Tissue Bath Temperature Controllers for use with WPI Vibroslice Models NVSL and NVSLM1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Serial No._____________________ 061801 World Precision Instruments...
  • Page 2: Warnings And Cautions

    765LP & 765HP High Performance Peltier Temperature Standard Controller Vibroslice Peltier Temperature 765HP NVSL Controller 765LP Motorized Vibroslice NVSLM1 Standard tissue baths, replaced by Peltier baths Warnings and Cautions Spillage — If the cutting lubricant/preserving liquid, e.g. physiological saline, is spilled over the instrument it is important for electrical safety reasons to ensure that the instrument remains safe to use.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    765LP & 765HP Contents Warnings and Cautions ............. i Introduction ..............1 Instrument Description ........... 2 Set-up Instructions ................... 2 Parts List ....................2 Unpacking ....................2 Returns ....................2 Assembly ....................3 Operating Instructions ............ 4 Sequence of Operations .................. 4 Tissue Bath Assembly ..................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The 765 Peltier Tissue Bath Temperature Controllers are intended for use with WPI Vibroslice models NVSL (manual) and NVSLM1 (motorized) and allow heating or cooling of the solution contained in the bath assembly. The 765LP and 765HP Tissue Bath Assembly replace the standard Vibroslice bath; simply remove one bath assembly and replace it with the other.
  • Page 5: Instrument Description

    Please read the section entitled “Claims and Returns” on the Warranty page of this manual. Returns Do not return any goods to WPI without obtaining prior approval and instructions WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Tissue Bath Assembly—The Bath Assembly will fit directly onto the WPI Vibroslice without modification. It has the same volume as the standard WPI Bath Chamber (VSLM1C) and the tissue holder is identical to the standard WPI Specimen Holder (VSLM1H).
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    765LP & 765HP Operating Instructions Sequence of Operations The 765 Peltier Tissue Bath Temperature Controllers and Vibroslice are independent — it does not matter which is turned on first, although it is usual to stabilize the bath at the desired temperature before trying to cut slices.
  • Page 8: Heat Sink Modules

    These are two stainless steel blocks 48mm long x 8mm wide x 14mm tall. One is a plain block and the second has an embedded thermistor to provide temperature feedback. Note that the 765LP unit is supplied with the temperature feedback block only. The feedback block has a cable protruding from one end. The free end of the cable plugs into the back of the control unit.
  • Page 9: Temperature Setting

    765LP & 765HP temperature at the point of measurement. There will, however, be a small variation in temperature vertically through the bath. Experience will dictate the best temperature for any given requirement and ambient temperature. The underside of the bath base is also in contact with a temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor is mounted on the cooling chamber.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    765LP & 765HP Maintenance Power Supply The 765/2 Power supply & control unit contains no user-serviceable parts and requires no maintenance. Bath Assembly Caution: Do not autoclave. Caution: Do not immerse unit in water. The Bath Assembly requires cleaning with water after use. All steel, including stainless steel, will rust if left immersed in saline solution.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Display Resolution ......0.1°C Temperature Accuracy ....... ± 1°C Temperature Range 765LP ........+40°C to -1°C 765HP ........+40°C to -10°C (Note that the actual temperatures achievable will be dependent upon the solutions used and local temperature conditions.) Deviation from Set Temperature ..± 0.5°C Voltage Requirements ......
  • Page 12: Warranty

    WPI makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied or statutory, including without lim i ta tion any warranties of mer chant abil i ty and/or fi tness for a particular purpose. WPI shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or con se quen tial arising from a failure of this product to operate in the manner desired by the user.

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