Device for handling of slides with a linear transport to transport the racks

Device for handling of slides, with an input tray (14) for input of racks (16) received in them slides, a Eindeckmodul (30, 32) for the covering of which is arranged on the slides thin sections with mounting medium and a Eindeckglas (48) an output tray (22) for outputting racks (16), a transport unit (20) (for transporting the racks (16), wherein the transport unit (20) is designed such that with its help the racks (16) between the input pocket (14), the Eindeckmodul (30, 32) and the outlet port 22) can be transported, and with a control unit (52) for controlling the transport unit (20), characterized in that a first module receiving area (24 to 28) for receiving a module (30 to 34) for handling of slides and at least a second module receiving area (24 to 28) for receiving an additional module (30 to 34) for handling of slides provided are, and that the transport unit (20) is designed such that with its help arranged one in the first module receiving area (24 to 28) arranged module (30 to 34) and / or in the second module receiving area (24 to 28) module ( 30 to 34) racks (16) are supplied and / or removed, and that the device (10, 100) is constructed in two levels, whereby the input pocket (14), the drying unit and the output tray (22) in a first plane and the module receiving areas (24 to 28) are arranged in second plane, and that the is transport unit (20) configured such that with its help rack (16) can be transported between the two planes.