Leica RM2245 instruction manual Specimen clamps and holders, Standard specimen clamp, Vee insert

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6. Optional accessories

6.2 Specimen clamps and holders

All specimen clamps available as accessories can be integrated into either the directional or non-directional specimen holder fixture.

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6.2.1 Standard specimen clamp

The standard specimen clamps are available in two sizes: 40 x 40 mm and 50 x 55 mm.

They are designed for direct clamping of rectangular blocks. In addition, they accommo- date the foil clamps.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclock- wise to move the movable jaw (68) downward.

•Mount the sample (67) as required.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to move the movable jaw upward against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the sample.

6.2.2 Vee insert

The vee insert (70) is mounted in the hole provided in the lower movable jaw of the stan- dard specimen clamp.

This makes it possible to clamp round specimens in the standard specimen clamp.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclock- wise to move the movable jaw (68) down- ward.

•Insert the pin (70.1) of the vee insert (70) in the hole (69) of the lower jaw (68).

•Mount the sample as required.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to move the movable jaw with the vee insert upward against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the sample.

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Contents Leica RM2245 Page Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents Intended use of instrument Symbols in the text and their meaningsImportant notes Qualification of personnelSafety notes SafetyPersonal safety precautions Safety Integrated safety devices Safety Instrument components and specifications Overview instrument componentsLeica RM2245 Rear side of instrument Instrument specificationsTechnical data General Dimensions and weight Basic instrumentControl panel Microtome Standard delivery StartupSetting up the instrument Installation site requirementsAssembling the handwheel Electrical connectionsChecking the voltage 23 24 Switching on the instrument Operation Operating elements and their functionsInstrument control panel Control panel Display and control elements Sectioning mode Trimming modeHow to activate the Step function Specimen retraction Display 4 lights up Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panelStep function is disabled in the remaining feed range Indication of remaining horizontal feedObject head To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever 29 forwards Directional fixture for specimen clampsImportant! Never turn the screw more than 1/2 Turn at a time Inserting the knife holder Inserting the universal cassette clamp Example Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle setting Adjusting the clearance angleClamping the knife / disposable blade Clamping the specimenCutting into the specimen trimming Sectioning Finishing daily routine Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioningDirectional fixture for specimen clamps Optional accessoriesAssembly for fixture for specimen clamps Rigid fixture for specimen clampsFine-directional fixture for specimen clamps Quick clamping system Specimen clamps and holders Standard specimen clampVee insert Foil clamp type Optional accessories Universal cassette clamp, ice-cooled Universal cassette clampSuper mega-cassette clamp Holder for round specimens Optional accessories To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwards Knife holder E/E-TCOptional accessories Use Knife holder N/NZ Optional accessories Backlighting Section waste trayTray Freezer packInstrument Universal microscope carrier Assembling the universal microscope carrierAttach baseplate Attach horizontal arm Magnifying lens Cold light source Fiber-optic light guide Plug the power plug into the power socketOrdering information Optional accessoriesCold light sources Leica CLSFiber-optic light guide Customized solutions Error reportsInstrument malfunctions Problem Possible cause Corrective action Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshootingPossible faults Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the instrumentClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenance Replacing fuses MaintenanceMaintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty Warranty and serviceEC Declaration of Conformity We herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, thatDag Graupner Managing Director