Product Description Ergonomic handwheel Rapid specimen temperature control Quick freeze shelf Spacious, stainless steel chamber The Leica CM1900 is a rapid sectioning cryostat for advanced routine diagnostics in histology and clinical histopathology. This Leica cryostat offers extremely rapid specimen freezing and frequent changes in specimen temperature, meeting even the highest demands for smooth operation and enhanced safety. With the CM1900s overall engineering and ergonomic concept, the system provides accurate results for any cryostat application. The CM1900 is equipped with an ergonomically positioned handwheel for extremely smooth movement and easy locking in the upper position. The model also provides a functional control panel, which includes self-explanatory single-function keys and easily readable LEDs to prevent operating errors. The motorized coarse advance is ergonomically positioned in the arm rest at the left and operated via push buttons. Together with the Leica CM1900s speedy specimen temperature control, sectioning of various different kinds of specimens can be done rapidly and easily. This helps clinics in improving overall productivity. Other features of the Leica CM1900 cryostat include: a high-precision microtome enclosed in a special housing to protect it from contamination, a quick freeze shelf for rapid freezing, and a spacious open-top cryochamber with separate specimen cooling. Technical Specifications Section Thickness Setting 1 to 60um Maximum Specimen Size 55mm Horizontal Specimen Feed 25mm Vertical Stroke 59mm Specimen Retraction Optional Specimen Orientation Optional Trimming Via motorized coarse feed Motorized Coarse Feed 0.8 mm/sec Specimen Cooling Temperature -10 C down to -50 C in 1 K increments Defrosting Manual defrost cycle Cryochamber Cooling Range 0 C down to -35 C Cooling time down to -35 C 4 h Defrosting Programmable 1 Automatic defrost cycle/24 h Duration 9 min manual defrost cycle Temperature of Quick Freeze Shelf Down to 45 C (depending on the chamber temperature) Power Draw 1800 VA Dimensions (W x H x D) 890 x 1200 x 730 mm Weight (including microtome) 170 kg, 375 lbs