Leica Leica VT1200S manual Nussloch Germany

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Leica VT1200 and VT1200S – Microtome

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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 AutoMm in 0.05 mm increments Not possible Adjusting the amplitude fromKey/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