Leica Leica VT1200S manual 1 VT1200S Control Panel

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3.Instrument Characteristics

3.3.1 VT1200S Control Panel

Sets the blade feed rate.

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the amplitude.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the values

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the values using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using setting dial 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting dial 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting dial 1, for blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

feed rate (SPEED),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMPLitude or section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thickness for automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode (AUTOFEED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting dial 2, for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section thickness and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

moving the specimens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vertically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selects the step size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in 1μm,10μm or 100μm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

increments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st cutting window edge,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED illuminates when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

window edge is set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moves the specimen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

upwards (as long as the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button is pressed). When

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the uppermost position is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reached, the LED lights up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd cutting window edge,

 

Moves the speci-

 

Moves the

Moves the

LED illuminates when the

 

men into the lowest

 

 

 

blade

blade away

window edge is set.

 

 

position, (LED is

towards the

from the

Fig. 11

 

illuminated when

 

specimen

specimen

 

the lowest position

Caution: Press the button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is reached)

until the desired position is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reached. When the end

Toggles between automatic (AUTO) and

 

position is reached, the LED

semiautomatic (MAN) sectioning mode

 

 

lights up.

 

 

Possible in automatic sectioning mode only. Select the desired section thickness for the automatic feed using setting dial 1.

ON/OFF lamp

Toggles in and out of the menu. Memory for 8 para- meter sets.

Sets the section thickness addition display ∑μm to "0".

Interrupts the sectioning process in automatic mode. Pressing the button again reactivates the sectioning process.

Starts or stops the sectioning process. In semiautomatic mode, the sectioning process stops immediately; in automatic mode, the sectioning process is finished completely.

Toggling between single stroke (SINGLE) and continu- ous stroke (CONT) in automatic mode is possible; in semiauto- matic mode, only single stroke (SINGLE) is possible.

The Leica VT1200S is a fully automatic microtome with a vibrating blade. It can be operated in automatic as well as semiautomatic sectioning mode.

In semiautomatic sectioning mode, a manual feed to the desired section thickness must be carried out be- fore each cut. There is no automatic specimen retraction in this mode; however, retraction can be per- formed manually.

In automatic mode, an automatic feed (AUTO FEED) to the selected section thickness is carried out before each cut, and the specimen is lowered to the desired retraction value after each cut to prevent the speci- men surface and the blade from coming into contact while the blade is being retracted.

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Contents Leica VT1200 Leica VT1200S Page Nussloch Germany Contents Important Notes Symbols in the Text and their MeaningsIntended Use/Improper Use Qualification of PersonnelGeneral Safety Notes SafetyProper handling Transport, Unpacking and Setting upTechnical Data for the VT1200 Instrument CharacteristicsElectrical data Technical Data for the VT1200S Instrument CharacteristicsDimensions Ambient conditionsMicroscope General Overview of the VT1200/VT1200SBlades for the blade holder Attachments on dovetail receptacleLED for feed rate VT1200 Control PanelWindow edge is set Moves the specimen Upwards as long as 1 VT1200S Control PanelStandard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200 Installation0481 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S91200S001 Packing the instrument Packing and Setting up the InstrumentBefore Commissioning the Instrument Description of the Typical Application Working with the InstrumentMoving the Specimen Receptacle Vertically Control Elements on the VT1200 Control PanelBlade Forward back Blade MethodStarts the sectioning process Selecting the Sectioning ParametersControl Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200S LED illumination is switched onBlade feed rate Speed Selected amplitude Ampl Saved section thicknessWhen these keys are pressed Toggling from MAN to An audible warning signal soundsToggling from Auto ModeKey/setting dial Adjusting the amplitude fromAutomatic mode max μm Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possibleWorking with the Instrument Blade forward and Blade Ward key. Press the 1st cutting Key lights upWindow edge key until the LED Ward key and press 2nd cuttingProcess Μm display is then reset toUsing predefined step sizes 1 Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobAutomatic section thickness Stroke type CUT only single MAN with rotary knob 1 forStroke Single can be selected With rotary knob 1. If continuous5 mm/s in 0.5 mm/s increments Installing the Ice Bath and Buffer Tray Installing the AccessoriesPreparing a Specimen Installing the Double-walled Buffer TrayInstalling and Removing the Blade Holder Now return the blade holder to the cutting position Inserting the Blade Adjusting the Clearance AngleWorking with the Instrument Operating the VibroCheck Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200Normal operating status is now restored Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200S Operating the VibroCheck Error Messages and Troubleshooting Malfunctions Meanings and TroubleshootingError/INF No Troubleshooting Remark Harm the instrumentReached InF Software updatedPanel and keyboard C2 have differentDown during installa Dirty. CleanVibroCheck VibroCheck was Collides with BladeNot accepted Negative values Values of more than 1000μm Blocked when RUN is activeInstrument is Plug connections are Replacing the Main Fuse Cleaning the Instrument Cleaning and MaintenanceClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Specimen plate Buffer trayBlade DisplayBuffer Tray Extension Accessories for Standard SpecimensLid for covering the buffer tray Specimen PlateVibroCheck Magnifier, Complete Blades Microscope, CompleteInstalling the Magnifier Support or Microscope Support 230-240 V, 50/60 Hz Fiber-optic Illumination, Cold Light Source240 V, 50/60 Hz Voltage variant 230V/50/60Hz Leica VT1200/VT1200S Microtome with vibrating blade EC Declaration of ConformityWarranty Warranty and ServiceOperating Manual V1.1 05/2007
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