Leica Leica VT1200 manual Selecting the Sectioning Parameters, Starts the sectioning process

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5. Working with the Instrument

5.2.4 Selecting the Sectioning Parameters

SPEED: Blade feed rate – upper display – LED mm/s. The desired blade feed rate can be adjusted from 0.01 – 1.5 mm/s using rotary knob 1:

0.01 – 0.1 in 0.01mm/s increments

0.10 – 0.5 in 0.02mm/s increments

0.50 – 1.5 in 0.10mm/s increments

AMPL: upper display – LED mm: displays the amplitude in mm: from 0 - 3 mm in 0.05mm increments

Starts the sectioning process

Starts the sectioning process using the selected amplitude and blade feed rate. You can start the sectioning process by pressing the RUN/STOP key a second time, or you can stop the process immediately by pressing the "Blade back" or "Blade forward" key. The μm display is then reset to "0".

To start a new sectioning process, use the "Blade back" key to move the blade to the beginning of the specimen, set the desired section thickness and restart the sectioning process.

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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 upInstrument Characteristics Technical Data for the VT1200Electrical 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 InstallationStandard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S 048191200S001 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 toOr 100μm by max μm using rotary knob Using predefined step sizes 1Automatic 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 BladeBlocked when RUN is active Not accepted Negative values Values of more than 1000μmInstrument is Plug connections are Replacing the Main Fuse Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the InstrumentClean 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 Fiber-optic Illumination, Cold Light Source 230-240 V, 50/60 Hz240 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