Leica Leica VT1200S manual Installing and Removing the Blade Holder

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5.Working with the Instrument

5.4.4 Installing and Removing the Blade Holder

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Always remove the blade BEFORE in- stalling or removing the blade holder!

For quality and service reasons, the blade holder (7) is available as a com- plete unit only.

•Before the blade holder can be replaced, it must be brought into a 45° inclined position.

To do so, insert the size 3 Allen key sideways into the blade holder through the hole (8) and rotate it 45° clockwise.

Turning the screw (9) counterclockwise releases the blade holder, allowing it to be replaced.

•The installation is carried out in reverse order.

Cleaning the blade holder

To clean the blade holder after removal, spray it with alcohol. It can then be wiped down with a piece of cellulose and placed on a cellulose tow- el to dry completely.

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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 handlingTechnical Data for the VT1200 Instrument CharacteristicsElectrical data 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 VT12000481 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S91200S001 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 ProcessUsing predefined step sizes 1 Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobAutomatic section thickness 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 BladeNot accepted Negative values Values of more than 1000μm Blocked when RUN is activeInstrument is Plug connections are Replacing the Main Fuse Cleaning the Instrument Cleaning and MaintenanceClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone 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 230-240 V, 50/60 Hz Fiber-optic Illumination, Cold Light Source240 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