Official Manual for Leica VT1200 & VT1200S Microtome with Vibrating Blade

Leica VT1200

Leica VT1200S

Microtome with

Vibrating Blade

Operating Manual

Leica VT1200 and VT1200S

V1.1 English – 05/2007

Always keep this manual with the instrument.

Read carefully before working with the instrument.

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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 Safety Proper handling Transport, Unpacking and Setting up Technical Data for the VT1200 Instrument CharacteristicsElectrical data Technical Data for the VT1200S Instrument CharacteristicsDimensions Ambient conditions Microscope General Overview of the VT1200/VT1200S Blades for the blade holder Attachments on dovetail receptacle LED for feed rate VT1200 Control Panel Window edge is set Moves the specimen Upwards as long as 1 VT1200S Control Panel Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200 Installation 0481 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S91200S001 Packing the instrument Packing and Setting up the Instrument Before Commissioning the Instrument Description of the Typical Application Working with the Instrument Moving the Specimen Receptacle Vertically Control Elements on the VT1200 Control Panel Blade Forward back Blade Method Starts the sectioning process Selecting the Sectioning Parameters Control Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200S LED illumination is switched onBlade feed rate Speed Selected amplitude Ampl Saved section thickness When these keys are pressed Toggling from MAN to An audible warning signal soundsToggling from Auto Mode Key/setting dial Adjusting the amplitude fromAutomatic mode max μm Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possible Working 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 cutting Process Μm display is then reset to Using predefined step sizes 1 Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobAutomatic section thickness Stroke type CUT only single MAN with rotary knob 1 forStroke Single can be selected With rotary knob 1. If continuous 5 mm/s in 0.5 mm/s increments Installing the Ice Bath and Buffer Tray Installing the Accessories Preparing a Specimen Installing the Double-walled Buffer Tray Installing and Removing the Blade Holder Now return the blade holder to the cutting position Inserting the Blade Adjusting the Clearance Angle Working with the Instrument Operating the VibroCheck Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200 Normal 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 instrument Reached InF Software updatedPanel and keyboard C2 have different Down during installa Dirty. CleanVibroCheck VibroCheck was Collides with Blade Not 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 Specimen plate Buffer trayBlade Display Buffer Tray Extension Accessories for Standard Specimens Lid for covering the buffer tray Specimen Plate VibroCheck Magnifier, Complete Blades Microscope, Complete Installing 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 Leica VT1200/VT1200S Microtome with vibrating blade EC Declaration of Conformity Warranty Warranty and Service Operating Manual V1.1 05/2007