Leica Leica VT1200S manual Contents

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Contents

1.	Important Notes		5
	1.1	Symbols in the Text and their Meanings	5
	1.2	Qualification of Personnel	5
	1.3	Intended Use/Improper Use	5

2.	Safety		6
	2.1	General Safety Notes	6
	2.2	Warnings	6
	2.1	Transport, Unpacking and Setting up	7

3.	Instrument Characteristics		8
	3.1	Technical Data for the VT1200	8
	3.1.1	Technical Data for the VT1200S	9
	3.2	General Overview of the VT1200/VT1200S	10
	3.3	VT1200 Control Panel	12
	3.3.1	VT1200S Control Panel	13

4.	Installation		14
	4.1	Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200	14
	4.1.1 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S		15
	4.2	Packing and Setting up the Instrument	16
	4.3	Before Commissioning the Instrument	17

5.	Working with the Instrument		18
	5.1	Description of the Typical Application	18
	5.2	Control Elements on the VT1200 Control Panel	19
	5.3	Control Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200S	22
	5.4	Installing the Accessories	32
	5.5	Routine Daily Maintenance and Switching off the Instrument – VT1200/VT1200S	36

6.	Operating the VibroCheck		37
	6.1	Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200	37
	6.2	Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200S	39
7.	Malfunctions: Meanings and Troubleshooting		41
	7.1	Error Messages and Troubleshooting	41
	7.2	Replacing the Main Fuse	46
8.	Cleaning and Maintenance		47
	8.1	Cleaning the Instrument	47
9.	Ordering Information for Optional Accessories, Consumables and Spare Parts		48
10. EC Declaration of Conformity			56
11.	Warranty and Service		57

4	Operating Manual V1.1 – 05/2007

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Contents Leica VT1200 Leica VT1200S Page Nussloch Germany Contents Symbols in the Text and their Meanings Important NotesIntended Use/Improper Use Qualification of PersonnelSafety General Safety NotesTransport, Unpacking and Setting up Proper handlingTechnical Data for the VT1200 Instrument CharacteristicsElectrical data Instrument Characteristics Technical Data for the VT1200SDimensions 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 processLED illumination is switched on Control Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200SBlade feed rate Speed Selected amplitude Ampl Saved section thicknessToggling from MAN to An audible warning signal sounds When these keys are pressedToggling from Auto ModeAdjusting the amplitude from Key/setting dialAutomatic mode max μm Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possibleWorking with the Instrument Blade forward and Blade Key lights up Ward key. Press the 1st cuttingWindow edge key until the LED 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 MAN with rotary knob 1 for Stroke type CUT only singleStroke Single can be selected 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 Malfunctions Meanings and Troubleshooting Error Messages and TroubleshootingError/INF No Troubleshooting Remark Harm the instrumentReached Software updated InFPanel and keyboard C2 have differentDirty. Clean Down during installaVibroCheck VibroCheck was Collides with 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 Buffer tray Specimen plateBlade 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