Physitemp Instruments BFS-MP CSA User Manual
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3.0
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
This section gives instructions for set-up if the equipment is to be used with tap water:
If a Pump and Tank Unit is to be used to circulate the cooling water, see Appendix 1
3.1
ATTACH THE WATER TUBES
Connected to the stage are an electrical lead and two
PVC tubes which terminate in male self-sealing con-
nectors. A pair of 5 foot water tubes with mating
female connectors is also provided. Connect the 5 foot
tube to the tubes on the stage. Attach one tube to the
the laboratory water supply, while the other goes to a
convenient sink or drain. The direction of the water
flow through the stage is not important. The water supply should be adjusted until it flows steadily from
the output tube without spurting.
If the water supply is accidentally reduced or turned off while the equipment is operating, the stage will
tend to heat up. However, an electronic safety circuit will sense the rise in temperature and shut off
power to the stage before damage can occur.
3.2
ATTACH THE STAGE TO THE MICROTOME
If the make and model of the microtome were specified with the order, the freezing stage should have
been shipped with the correct mounting hardware already in place. The most frequently used hardware is
a 3/4” vise block. Other pillar and blocks are available as well as adaptor plates for many brands and
models of microtome.
3.3
CONNECT THE STAGE TO THE CONTROLLER
Connect the electrical lead from the stage to the mating socket on the rear of the controller. Rotate the
collar on the connector housing in a clockwise direction to lock in place.
Connect the blue thermocouple plug to the mating socket on the rear panel. This is the Stage
Temperature Feedback Sensor.
3.3
ATTACH AC LINE CORD
Before connecting controller to AC power supply, check the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
on the rear panel to ensure that it is set for the correct line voltage..
Connect the line cord supplied with the controller to the mating socket on the rear panel.
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PUSH TO CONNECT
SQUEEZE TAB IN TO RELEASE
AC FUSE
AND
VOLATGE
SELECTOR
COOLING
FAN
OUTPUT TO
STAGE
AUXILIARY
SWITCHED OUTLET
THERMOCOUPLE
INPUT SOCKET
REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS
POWER
SWITCH
AC SOCKET
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