Modular Tissue Embedding Center EC 500

for paraffin blocks

All elements in the modular paraffin embedding center are designed to achieve maximum efficiency and operating comfort.

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Dispensing Console EC 500-2

5 liter paraffin reservoir.
Knob to adjust paraffin flow.
Paraffin flow can be released manually (touch plate) or via footswitch.
Adjustable paraffin dispenser paddle to accommodate Mega and Super Mega cassettes.
Adjustable White LED illumination.
Eight heated wells for forceps.
Two built in paraffin trimmer.
Cold spot integrated into the working surface.
Two front drawers for surplus paraffin.
Integrated connector for electrically heated tweezers. Available with 1, 2
or 4 mm tip (accessory).
Magnifying glass (accessory).

Working Area

Innovative design and functionality for flexible working methods

The heated working surfaces are thermally insulated towards the operator and ergonomically shaped. Spacious, heated working area with a non-glare white LED illumination with adjustable intensity.

Adjustable paraffin dispenser paddle to accommodate Mega and Super Megacassettes. Built-in wax trimmer. Urgent biopsies can be embedded at any time even in “standby mode”.

Control Panel

Versatile configuration for enhanced user-friendliness

Clear, user-friendly keyboard for easy programming and setup of working parameters. An energy-saving function is incorporated,
using an automatic timer that turns on/off via calculations based on the individual pre-heating times.

Storage and Reservoir

Ergonomics and functionality for better processing

Two storages of large capacity, independently heated, for molds and cassettes. The paraffin reservoir has a capacity of 5 liters to ensure continuous operation during high workflow. Surplus paraffin is guided into waste drawers, easily accessible from the front side, which can easily be emptied.

Cryo Console EC 500-1

Large cooling surface for up to 80 cassettes / 60 molds.
Selectable temperature between 0 and -12º C.
Even temperature distribution over the entire surface.
Allow placement on the right or left side of the dispensing console.
Stand-alone operation possible.
Methacrylate cover to prevent building up of frost (accessory).

Thermal Console EC 500-3

Accepts baskets from the most common tissue processor of the market.
High capacity storage, incorporating two removable trays with capacity for two baskets (200 cassettes) or three baskets (300 cassettes) without trays.
High profile cover for cassette storage.
Up to 400 mold storage capacity.
Operation only possible if connected to embedding console.

Technical Data Embedding Center EC 500

EC 500-2: Dispensing Console

Dimensions (w x d x h)
Console	345 x 641 x 405 mm
Heated area	340 x 253 mm
Weight	20,5 Kg
Adjustable temperature range (temperature increase by 1 °C)
Paraffin reservoir	40-70 ºC
Heated area/ forceps wells	40-70 ºC
Electrically heated tweezers	60-75 ºC
Paraffin reservoir capacity	5 L
Cold spot temperature	5 ºC

EC 500-3: Thermal Console

Dimensions (w x d x h)
Console	340 x 623 x 395 mm
Cassette storage	269 x 510 x 88 mm
Removable trays	262 x 175 x 55 mm
Mold storage	275 x 170 x 180 mm
Weight	16 kg
Adjustable temperature range, via Dispensing Console (temperature increase by 1 °C)
Cassette storage	40-70 ºC
Mold storage	40-70 ºC

Power requirements Dispensing and Thermal console

EC 500-2	100-120VAC	50/60Hz	5,2A
EC 500-2 + EC 500-3	100-120VAC	50/60Hz	8,6A
EC 500-2	220-240VAC	50/60Hz	2,65A
EC 500-2 + EC 500-3	220-240VAC	50/60Hz	4,4A

EC 500-1: Cryo Console

Dimensions (w x d x h)
Console	335 x 623 x 395 mm
Cold plate	375 x 307 mm
Weight	24,5 kg
Adjustable temperature range (temperature increase by 1-degree celsius)
Cold Plate	from 0 to -12 ºC

Power requirements

EC 500-1	100VAC	50/60Hz	2,4A
EC 500-1	110-120VAC	50/60Hz	3,3A
EC 500-1	220-240VAC	50/60Hz	2,3A

Optional accessories

Electrically heated tweezers: available 1 mm, 2 mm and 4 mm tip
Magnifier
Methacrylate cover for cryo console