Leica Leica VT1200 Key lights up, Ward key. Press the 1st cutting, Window edge key until the LED

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5. Working with the Instrument

Key/setting dial	semiautomatic sectioning mode	automatic sectioning mode

General information Not possible. about the cutting win-

dow

Activated cutting window edges can be deactivated by pressing the corresponding key for approx. three seconds.

The horizontal cutting path can be reduced to the specimen size. The two cutting window edges can be adjusted and changed indepen- dently. Holding the key down for a longer duration (audible warning signal) sets the beginning or end (depending on the key) of the cut- ting window to the maximum val- ue. Smallest possible cutting win- dow: 0.5mm. If a window smaller than 0.5mm is set or the user re- verses the beginning and end, the last entered value is accepted and the previous value is set to the max- imum value. The cutting window is not saved when the instrument is switched off; however, it is retained when you switch from automatic mode (AUTO) to semiautomatic mode (MAN).

Not possible.	Advance the blade toward the
	specimen using the "Blade for-
	ward" key. Press the "1st cutting
	window edge" key until the LED in
	the key lights up.

Not possible.	Advance the blade to the end of the
	specimen using the "Blade for-
	ward" key and press "2nd cutting
	window edge" until the LED in the
	key lights up.

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Contents Leica VT1200 Leica VT1200S Page Nussloch Germany Contents Qualification of Personnel Symbols in the Text and their MeaningsImportant Notes Intended Use/Improper UseGeneral Safety Notes SafetyProper handling Transport, Unpacking and Setting upInstrument Characteristics Technical Data for the VT1200Electrical data Ambient conditions Instrument CharacteristicsTechnical Data for the VT1200S DimensionsMicroscope 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 ParametersSelected amplitude Ampl Saved section thickness LED illumination is switched onControl Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200S Blade feed rate SpeedMode Toggling from MAN to An audible warning signal soundsWhen these keys are pressed Toggling from Auto Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possible Adjusting the amplitude from Key/setting dial Automatic mode max μmWorking with the Instrument Blade forward and Blade Ward key and press 2nd cutting Key lights upWard key. Press the 1st cutting Window edge key until the LEDProcess Μm display is then reset toOr 100μm by max μm using rotary knob Using predefined step sizes 1Automatic section thickness With rotary knob 1. If continuous MAN with rotary knob 1 forStroke type CUT only single Stroke Single can be selected5 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 Harm the instrument Malfunctions Meanings and TroubleshootingError Messages and Troubleshooting Error/INF No Troubleshooting RemarkReached C2 have different Software updatedInF Panel and keyboardBlade Dirty. CleanDown during installa VibroCheck VibroCheck was Collides withBlocked 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 Display Buffer traySpecimen plate BladeBuffer 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