General Overview of the VT1200/VT1200S | Leica Leica VT1200S

3.Instrument Characteristics

3.2General Overview of the VT1200/VT1200S

Fig. 4, Microscope

Fig. 3, Magnifier

Fiber

optic light

guide

Cold
light source	Fig. 5
	Cutting head

Blade holder

Fig. 2, Basic instrument

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Control panel

VT1200S

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Fig. 6,	Control panel
Foot switch	VT1200

10	Operating Manual V1.1 – 05/2007

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Leica Leica VT1200S manual General Overview of the VT1200/VT1200S, Microscope

Contents

Leica VT1200 Leica VT1200S Page Nussloch Germany Contents Intended Use/Improper Use Symbols in the Text and their MeaningsImportant Notes Qualification of Personnel Safety General Safety Notes Transport, Unpacking and Setting up Proper handling Technical Data for the VT1200 Instrument CharacteristicsElectrical data Dimensions Instrument CharacteristicsTechnical Data for the VT1200S Ambient conditions General Overview of the VT1200/VT1200S Microscope Attachments on dovetail receptacle Blades for the blade holder VT1200 Control Panel LED for feed rate 1 VT1200S Control Panel Window edge is set Moves the specimen Upwards as long as Installation Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200 0481 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S91200S001 Packing and Setting up the Instrument Packing the instrument Before Commissioning the Instrument Working with the Instrument Description of the Typical Application Control Elements on the VT1200 Control Panel Moving the Specimen Receptacle Vertically Blade Method Blade Forward back Selecting the Sectioning Parameters Starts the sectioning process Blade feed rate Speed LED illumination is switched onControl Element on the Control Panel of the VT1200S Selected amplitude Ampl Saved section thickness Toggling from Auto Toggling from MAN to An audible warning signal soundsWhen these keys are pressed Mode Automatic mode max μm Adjusting the amplitude fromKey/setting dial Mm in 0.05 mm increments Not possible Working 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 cutting Μm display is then reset to Process Using 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 continuous 5 mm/s in 0.5 mm/s increments Installing the Accessories Installing the Ice Bath and Buffer Tray Installing the Double-walled Buffer Tray Preparing a Specimen Installing and Removing the Blade Holder Inserting the Blade Adjusting the Clearance Angle Now return the blade holder to the cutting position Working with the Instrument Using the VibroCheck with the VT1200 Operating the VibroCheck Normal 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 instrument Reached Panel and keyboard Software updatedInF C2 have different VibroCheck VibroCheck was Collides with Dirty. CleanDown during installa 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 Blade Buffer traySpecimen plate Display Extension Accessories for Standard Specimens Buffer Tray Specimen Plate Lid for covering the buffer tray VibroCheck Blades Microscope, Complete Magnifier, 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 EC Declaration of Conformity Leica VT1200/VT1200S Microtome with vibrating blade Warranty and Service Warranty Operating Manual V1.1 05/2007