The Complete Slice Workstation is used to observe or evaluate up to four tissue slices in an interface-type chamber. Interface-type chambers utilize brain tissue slices to investigate the biological basis of brain function.
The Complete Slice Workstation consists of an anti-vibration table and camera assembly mounted on a support frame. It also contains a video monitor. A slice chamber (available separately) containing the tissue slices is mounted on the anti-vibration table under the camera assembly. Four CCD cameras are mounted in the camera assembly, which can be adjusted for focus. The camera assembly can be swung upwards for easy access to the chamber. It is kept in a raised position by a gas spring strut, while a locking clamp keeps it in place in its lowered position. The cameras are powered by a quad processor and are connected to an appropriate power source. The quad processor’s output is sent to a video monitor.
The video monitor measures 17 inches and displays the images of the slices at 50× magnification in single display mode. However, it can be configured to provide a 100× magnification. When all four slices are displayed simultaneously, the magnification is decreased. This system’s lenses were selected to provide a greater working distance at higher magnifications. A correspondingly reduced field of vision is offered when this system is set for higher magnification potentials. However, greater precision in the position of the slices would be required. Therefore, each camera is adjustable for the x-y positions by up to +/- 3mm and an angular adjustment of +/- 15°.
The Complete Slice Workstation is available with the following equipment:
The workstation includes the following specifications:
The camera assembly, anti-vibration table (AV table), and stand are packaged in two subassemblies. The camera assembly is not attached to the base frame to prevent issues during transportation.
The Complete Slice Workstation only requires occasional cleaning for maintenance. Prevent using abrasive cleansers since the majority of the components of the workstation are made of aluminum. Instead, use warm soapy water as a cleaning fluid.
The Complete Slice Workstation allows simultaneous observation of up to four brain tissue slices. This not only helps save time but also allows the tissue slices to be observed with up to 100× magnification directly from the interface-type chamber. The camera assembly and video monitor can clearly focus the tissue samples, eliminating the need for a microscope. Moreover, the interface-type chamber can hold living tissue slices, providing accurate analysis compared to fixing the slices on a slide. The only limitation of the workstation is that the magnification of the cameras is decreased when all four slices are displayed simultaneously. However, if increased focusing and magnification are required, each slice can be viewed individually.
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