Leica Leica VT1200S Instrument Characteristics, Technical Data for the VT1200, Electrical data

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3.Instrument Characteristics

3.1	Technical Data for the VT1200
General data:
	Cutting frequency (± 10 %)	85 Hz (± 10%)
	Amplitude	from 0 – 3mm, in 0.05mm increments
	Cutting speed (± 10 %)	0.01 – 1.5mm/s
	Return speed (± 10 %)	2.5mm/s
	Total vertical specimen stroke	20 mm (motorized)
	Cutting range	45 mm (adjustable)
	Maximum specimen size:
	With standard blade holder ............................................................................................................. 33 x 50 mm
	Specimen orientation, rotating ................................................................................................................... 360°
	Specimen plate, swiveling ...................................................................................................................... 0 – 10°
	Section thickness adjustment	manual, in 1 μm increments
Ambient conditions:
	Operating temperature range:	min. 10 °C – max. 35 °C
	Relative humidity:	max. 60 %
	Storage temperature:	5 – 55°C
	Storage humidity:	< 60 %
	Height:	up to 2000 m above sea level
Electrical data:
	Rated voltage range (± 10 %):	100V – 240V
	Rated frequency (± 10 %):	50/60Hz
	Power consumption:	35 VA
	Protection class:	I
	Power fuses:	T 1A L 250 V
	Pollution degree:	2
	Overvoltage category:	II
	Electrical overload protection:	yes
	Internal current limit for the electronics:	yes
Dimensions:
	L x W x H:	600mm x 250mm x 230mm
	Height with magnifier support	600mm x 250mm x 320mm
	Height with microscope:	600mm x 250mm x 490mm
	L x W x H control unit (when the bases are folded in):	165mm x 120mm x 72mm
	Weight:
	Without magnifier support and control unit	56 kg
	VT1200 control unit	1 kg
	Magnifier support	2 kg
	Microscope support with stereomicroscope	4 kg

8	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 handlingElectrical data Instrument CharacteristicsTechnical Data for the VT1200 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 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 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 ProcessAutomatic section thickness Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobUsing predefined step sizes 1 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 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 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 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