Leica Leica VT1200S manual Packing and Setting up the Instrument, Packing the instrument

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4.Installation

4.2Packing and Setting up the Instrument

Packing the instrument

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Ensure that the instrument is standing on a work surface that is as free of vibrations as possible.

Before each transport, the handles must be screwed onto the instrument using the provided screws (see p. 17, Fig. 13). Check to ensure that the handles are firmly in place and will hold reliably!

1. Have 2 people grab the instrument by the transport handles (1), place it on the wooden pallet and screw it to the pallet using the 4 size 6 hexa- gon-head screws (2).

2. Pull the transparent protective hood (3) over the instrument. Place the wooden box (4) on the baseplate. Insert the inner carton ring (5).

3. Insert the accessory box (6 – contains accessories) and fill it with pack- ing material (7).

4. Attach the cover (8) and screw it into place using 8 Phillips screws (9).

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Contents Leica VT1200 Leica VT1200S Page Nussloch Germany Contents Symbols in the Text and their Meanings Important NotesIntended Use/Improper Use Qualification of PersonnelSafety General Safety NotesTransport, Unpacking and Setting up Proper handlingTechnical Data for the VT1200 Instrument CharacteristicsElectrical data Instrument Characteristics Technical Data for the VT1200SDimensions Ambient conditionsGeneral Overview of the VT1200/VT1200S MicroscopeAttachments on dovetail receptacle Blades for the blade holderVT1200 Control Panel LED for feed rate1 VT1200S Control Panel Window edge is set Moves the specimen Upwards as long asInstallation Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT12000481 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S91200S001 Packing and Setting up the Instrument Packing the instrumentBefore Commissioning the Instrument Working with the Instrument Description of the Typical ApplicationControl Elements on the VT1200 Control Panel Moving the Specimen Receptacle VerticallyBlade Method Blade Forward backSelecting the Sectioning Parameters Starts the sectioning processLED illumination is switched on Control Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200SBlade feed rate Speed Selected amplitude Ampl Saved section thicknessToggling from MAN to An audible warning signal sounds When these keys are pressedToggling from Auto ModeAdjusting the amplitude from Key/setting dialAutomatic mode max μm Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possibleWorking with the Instrument Blade forward and Blade Key lights up Ward key. Press the 1st cuttingWindow edge key until the LED Ward key and press 2nd cuttingΜm display is then reset to ProcessUsing predefined step sizes 1 Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobAutomatic section thickness MAN with rotary knob 1 for Stroke type CUT only singleStroke Single can be selected With rotary knob 1. If continuous5 mm/s in 0.5 mm/s increments Installing the Accessories Installing the Ice Bath and Buffer TrayInstalling the Double-walled Buffer Tray Preparing a SpecimenInstalling and Removing the Blade Holder Inserting the Blade Adjusting the Clearance Angle Now return the blade holder to the cutting positionWorking with the Instrument Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200 Operating the VibroCheckNormal operating status is now restored Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200S Operating the VibroCheck Malfunctions Meanings and Troubleshooting Error Messages and TroubleshootingError/INF No Troubleshooting Remark Harm the instrumentReached Software updated InFPanel and keyboard C2 have differentDirty. Clean Down during installaVibroCheck 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 Buffer tray Specimen plateBlade DisplayExtension Accessories for Standard Specimens Buffer TraySpecimen Plate Lid for covering the buffer trayVibroCheck Blades Microscope, Complete Magnifier, 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 EC Declaration of Conformity Leica VT1200/VT1200S Microtome with vibrating bladeWarranty and Service WarrantyOperating Manual V1.1 05/2007