Leica Leica VT1200 Instrument Characteristics, Technical Data for the VT1200S, Ambient conditions

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3.

Instrument Characteristics

 

 

 

3.1.1 Technical Data for the VT1200S

 

 

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 %):

1.0 – 5mm/s, in 0.5mm/s increments

Total vertical specimen stroke:

20 mm (motorized)

Cutting range:

45 mm

Cutting window:

0.5mm – 45mm

Specimen retraction:

0 – 100μm (adjustable, can be deactivated)

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 1μm increments or automatic max. 1000μm

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 NN

Electrical data:

 

 

Rated voltage range (± 10 %):

100V – 240V

Rated frequency (± 10 %):

50/60 Hz

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

Control unit (when the bases are folded in):

190mm x 150mm x 72mm

Weight:

 

 

Without magnifier support and control unit:

56 kg

VT1200S control unit

1 kg

Magnifier support:

2 kg

Microscope support with stereomicroscope:

4 kg

 

 

 

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Contents Leica VT1200 Leica VT1200S Page Nussloch Germany Contents Important Notes Symbols in the Text and their MeaningsIntended Use/Improper Use Qualification of Personnel General Safety Notes SafetyProper handling Transport, Unpacking and Setting upInstrument Characteristics Technical Data for the VT1200Electrical data Technical Data for the VT1200S Instrument CharacteristicsDimensions Ambient conditionsMicroscope 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 ParametersControl Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200S LED illumination is switched onBlade feed rate Speed Selected amplitude Ampl Saved section thicknessWhen these keys are pressed Toggling from MAN to An audible warning signal soundsToggling from Auto ModeKey/setting dial Adjusting the amplitude fromAutomatic mode max μm Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possibleWorking with the Instrument Blade forward and Blade Ward key. Press the 1st cutting Key lights upWindow edge key until the LED Ward key and press 2nd cuttingProcess Μm display is then reset toOr 100μm by max μm using rotary knob Using predefined step sizes 1Automatic section thickness Stroke type CUT only single MAN with rotary knob 1 forStroke Single can be selected With rotary knob 1. If continuous5 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 Error Messages and Troubleshooting Malfunctions Meanings and TroubleshootingError/INF No Troubleshooting Remark Harm the instrumentReached InF Software updatedPanel and keyboard C2 have differentDown during installa Dirty. CleanVibroCheck VibroCheck was Collides with BladeBlocked 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 Specimen plate Buffer trayBlade DisplayBuffer 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
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