Leica EG 1160 User Manual

Leica EG1160

Compact, programmable tissue embedding station

Reliable Engineering,

Compact Design

For the past 125 years the Leica name has been

recognized worldwide for top performance technology

in laboratory instrumentation. The new Leica EG1160

lives up to that standard in a unique manner: compact

dimensions, ease of operation and exemplary comfort

and safety standards characterize this tissue embed-

ding station as much as the comfortable level of the

working surface and the ergonomic design. Ample work

space with temperature-controlled handrests to provide

protection against burn injuries gives maximum freedom

of movement to the user. To ensure that right-handed

and left-handed operation are equally comfortable, two

different instrument versions are available: with forceps

holder on the right side or with additional forceps holder

Ample range of accessories

The Leica EG1160 offers a wide

range of accessory options: from

the cold light source out of the

Leica CLS series, with especially

intense illumination and focusing

fiber-optic light guide, to a

vacuum attachment for enhan-

ced tissue infiltration in the cas-

sette bath, and to an attachable

large-field magnifier to facilitate

the embedding of extremely small

and critical samples.

on the left. The modern design concept and outstanding

features of the Leica EG1160 pave the way for efficient

workflow and high specimen throughput.

Separately heated paraffin dispensing system

The paraffin dispensing system with integrated filter

ensures constant, reproducible flow, with ten flow rate

settings. Paraffin dispensing can be activated manually,

via foot switch or paraffin mold handle. To facilitate

filling of large molds the dispensing handle may be

retracted. The refrigeration spot being integrated in the

cold plate ensures uniformly low temperatures.

Spacious paraffin collecting tray

Ergonomically designed:

Mold warmer and cassette bath

Menu-driven for user friendliness

All instrument functions including the
temperatures of paraffin reservoir,
mold warmer, cassette bath and
working surface and the automatic
starting time are individually pro­grammable by just pressing a button.

The easy-to-read LCD display with
paraffin quantity level indication
shows all essential usage and pro­gramming parameters.

Excess paraffin from the separa-

tely heated work surface drips

directly into the extra-deep paraf-

fin collecting tray.

The mold warming compartment

can be opened widely for easy

access and can be heated up to

70 °C. The removable, easy to

clean cassette bath can hold

more than 100 cassettes.

At one glance...

• Bench-top unit with sturdy
frame construction

• Menu-driven through micro­processor, programmable in
5 different languages

• Programmable starting time

• Activation of paraffin flow
manually, via foot switch or
using the mold in conjunction
with an additional pressure
clip

• 3-liter paraffin reservoir,
temperature setting range
45 °C to 70 °C

• Spacious paraffin collection
tray

• Ample cold plate for at least
60 blocks

• Refrigeration spot integrated in
cold plate

• Working surface, cassette bath,
mold warmer and paraffin
reservoir individually
temperature-adjustable

• Optional (specify when
ordering): additional forceps
holder for left-handed operation

• Easy-to-clean

Leica EG1160 – Instrument Features

• Compact bench-top unit – microprocessor-controlled

• Temperature programming for paraffin reservoir, cassette bath,
mold warmer and work surface

• Programmable in addition: work day, work starting time, work end
time, real time and day of the week.

• Programmable in 5 different languages: German, English, French,
Spanish and Italian.

• 10-way paraffin flow rate adjustment

• Paraffin filling level indication

• 3-liter paraffin reservoir

• Removable cassette bath

• Separately heated paraffin dispenser

• Paraffin flow activated manually, via foot switch or via the mold

• Work space illuminated

• Cold plate with integrated refrigeration spot for specimen orientation

• Removable heated forceps holder on the right side

• Optionally additional forceps holder on the left side

• Battery-buffered memory

Leica EG1160 – Technical Specification

Capacities:

Paraffin reservoir 3 l
Cassette bath: ca. 100 cassettes
Cassette tray: 8 cassettes

Temperature range of functional units:

Paraffin reservoir: 45 – 70 °C, steps of ± 1 °C
Container for embedding molds
(mold warmer): 35 – 70 °C, steps of ± 1 °C
Cassette bath: 45 – 70 °C, steps of ± 1 °C
Working surface: 45 – 70 °C, steps of ± 1 °C
Cold plate: -5 °C
Removable forceps holder, right: 70 °C
Forceps holder, left (optional): 80 °C
Paraffin dispenser & pump: 45 – 70 °C, depending on paraffin

reservoir temperature

Power draw: 800 VA
Mains connection voltage
and frequency: 120 V / 60 Hz

Operating temperature range: 18 °C – 40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D): 910 x 320 x 575 mm
Weight: 50 kg

Wide range of accessories upon request.
Technical specifications subject to change.

Up-to-date development, production and quality control procedures cer­tified under DIN EN ISO 9001 ensure highest quality and reliability.

230 V / 50 Hz

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