Leica RM2245 instruction manual Control panel

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5.Operation

5.1.2 Control panel

Three-digit display for section thickness/ trimming section thickness

Buttons

for setting the section thickness/trimming section thickness

Button

to enable and disable rocking mode.

Yellow LED

Flashes during coarse feed backwards; lights up when rear end position is reached.

Yellow LED

Flashes during coarse feed forwards; lights up when front end position is reached.

Coarse feed buttons
Trimming mode:	Coarse feed	Coarse feed	Coarse feed		Coarse feed
	backward	forward	forward		backward
	fast	fast	slow		slow
Sectioning mode:	Multiple	Multiple	Single		Single
	step	step	step		step
	backward	forward	forward		backward

LED TRIM (green) Lights up when trim- ming mode is activated

LED SECT (green) Lights up when sectioning mode is activated

TRIM/SECT button

For switching between sectioning mode and trimming mode.

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Contents Leica RM2245 Page Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents Qualification of personnel Symbols in the text and their meaningsImportant notes Intended use of instrumentSafety Safety notesPersonal safety precautions Safety Integrated safety devices Safety Overview instrument components Instrument components and specificationsLeica RM2245 Instrument specifications Rear side of instrumentDimensions and weight Basic instrument Technical data GeneralControl panel Microtome Startup Standard deliveryInstallation site requirements Setting up the instrumentElectrical connections Assembling the handwheelChecking the voltage 23 24 Switching on the instrument Operating elements and their functions OperationInstrument control panel Control panel Display and control elements Trimming mode Sectioning modeHow to activate the Step function Specimen retraction Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panel Display 4 lights upIndication of remaining horizontal feed Step function is disabled in the remaining feed rangeObject head Directional fixture for specimen clamps To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever 29 forwardsImportant! Never turn the screw more than 1/2 Turn at a time Inserting the knife holder Inserting the universal cassette clamp Adjusting the clearance angle Example Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle settingClamping the specimen Clamping the knife / disposable bladeCutting into the specimen trimming Sectioning Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning Finishing daily routineRigid fixture for specimen clamps Optional accessoriesAssembly for fixture for specimen clamps Directional fixture for specimen clampsFine-directional fixture for specimen clamps Quick clamping system Standard specimen clamp Specimen clamps and holdersVee insert Foil clamp type Optional accessories Universal cassette clamp Universal cassette clamp, ice-cooledSuper mega-cassette clamp Holder for round specimens Optional accessories Knife holder E/E-TC To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwardsOptional accessories Use Knife holder N/NZ Optional accessories Section waste tray BacklightingFreezer pack TrayInstrument Assembling the universal microscope carrier Universal microscope carrierAttach baseplate Attach horizontal arm Magnifying lens Plug the power plug into the power socket Cold light source Fiber-optic light guideOptional accessories Ordering informationLeica CLS Cold light sourcesFiber-optic light guide Error reports Customized solutionsInstrument malfunctions Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective actionPossible faults Cleaning the instrument Cleaning and maintenanceClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenance Maintenance Replacing fusesMaintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty and service WarrantyWe herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, that EC Declaration of ConformityDag Graupner Managing Director