Leica Leica VT1200S manual Before Commissioning the Instrument

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4.Installation

4.3Before Commissioning the Instrument

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Once the instrument is in its final location, unscrew the transport handles (1) from the instrument us- ing the size 6 Allen key provided and store them, along with the screws, in a safe place.

1.Set the power switch (7) on the right side of the instrument to OFF (❍).

2.Make sure that the power cable connection in the power socket (2) on the right side of the instrument is correct.

3.Connect the control panel to the socket (3).

4.Install the ice bath (4).

5.Install the buffer tray (5).

6.Install any optional accessories, such as the magnifier, microscope, foot switch, etc. ac- cording to p. 49.

7.Use the power switch (7) to switch on the in- strument.

To make it easier to insert the speci- men, adjust the specimen receptacle to its lowest position, and adjust the blade holder to its rearmost position during the first reference run.

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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 upElectrical data Instrument CharacteristicsTechnical Data for the VT1200 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 Panel Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200 Installation91200S001 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S0481 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 toAutomatic section thickness Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobUsing predefined step sizes 1 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 BladeInstrument is Plug connections are Blocked when RUN is activeNot accepted Negative values Values of more than 1000μm Replacing the Main Fuse Clean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning the Instrument 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 240 V, 50/60 Hz Fiber-optic Illumination, Cold Light Source230-240 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