Leica Leica VT1200S manual Blade forward and Blade

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5.Working with the Instrument

Key/setting dial	semiautomatic sectioning mode	automatic sectioning mode

	If the DOWN key is pressed a sec-	ditto
	ond time while the specimen
	receptacle is moving downwards,
	the specimen receptacle comes to
	a stop and the current position ap-
	pears on the ∑μm display (lowest
	position = 0, uppermost position =
	20,000μm). The ∑μm display does
	not change while the specimen
	receptacle is in motion.

	When the UP key is pressed and	ditto
	held down, the specimen recepta-
	cle moves quickly upwards into the
	desired position. After the UP key
	has been released, the current po-
	sition of the specimen receptacle
	appears on the ∑μm display. If the
	specimen receptacle reaches the
	upper end position, the LED in the
	UP key lights up (uppermost posi-
	tion = 20,000μm). The ∑μm display
	does not change while the speci-
	men receptacle is in motion.

Blade forward

Blade back

The "Blade forward" and "Blade	ditto
back" keys have to be held down
until the desired position is
reached. The blade feed rate can
be set in the menu: 1 – 5 mm/s in

0.5mm/s increments. Each time an end point is reached, the corre- sponding LED lights up in the key.

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Contents Leica VT1200 Leica VT1200S Page Nussloch Germany Contents Intended Use/Improper Use Symbols in the Text and their MeaningsImportant Notes Qualification of PersonnelSafety General Safety NotesTransport, Unpacking and Setting up Proper handlingElectrical data Instrument CharacteristicsTechnical Data for the VT1200 Dimensions Instrument CharacteristicsTechnical Data for the VT1200S 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 VT120091200S001 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S0481 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 processBlade feed rate Speed LED illumination is switched onControl Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200S Selected amplitude Ampl Saved section thicknessToggling from Auto Toggling from MAN to An audible warning signal soundsWhen these keys are pressed ModeAutomatic mode max μm Adjusting the amplitude fromKey/setting dial Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possibleWorking with the Instrument Blade forward and Blade Window edge key until the LED Key lights upWard key. Press the 1st cutting Ward key and press 2nd cuttingΜm display is then reset to ProcessAutomatic section thickness Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobUsing predefined step sizes 1 Stroke Single can be selected MAN with rotary knob 1 forStroke type CUT only single 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 Error/INF No Troubleshooting Remark Malfunctions Meanings and TroubleshootingError Messages and Troubleshooting Harm the instrumentReached Panel and keyboard Software updatedInF C2 have differentVibroCheck VibroCheck was Collides with Dirty. CleanDown during installa 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 Blade Buffer traySpecimen plate 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 240 V, 50/60 Hz Fiber-optic Illumination, Cold Light Source230-240 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