Malfunctions Meanings and Troubleshooting | Leica Leica VT1200

7.Malfunctions: Meanings and Troubleshooting

7.1Error Messages and Troubleshooting

Error/INF No.	Error		Troubleshooting		Remark

Error 01	-	Wrong control panel	-	Use the correct control	- Using an incorrect
		(VT1200 or VT1200S)		panel for the instrument.	control panel does not
					harm the instrument,
					but no functions what-
					soever are available.

Error 21	-	Head does not swing	1. Check to see if an ampli-
		into place.		tude value has been se-
				lected.
			2.	Try to make the head
				swing into place by gently
				striking it with your hand.
			3.	If head does not swing
				into place, inform service.

Error 22	-	Timeout while initializ-	-	Inform service!
		ing the x-axis.

Error 23	- DC motor of x-axis does		-	Inform service!
		not rotate (during ini-
		tialization or in normal
		operation)

Error 24	- "X-Start" limit switch is		-	Inform service!
		not reached.

Error 25	-	"X-Start" limit switch	-	Inform service!
		cannot be moved away
		from.

Error 26	- "X-Stop" limit switch is		-	Inform service!
		not reached.

After all error messages, the instrument MUST be switched off, then on again using the main switch.

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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 Electrical data Instrument CharacteristicsTechnical Data for the VT1200 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 91200S001 Standard Scope of Delivery for the VT1200S0481 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 Automatic section thickness Or 100μm by max μm using rotary knobUsing predefined step sizes 1 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 Instrument 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 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 240 V, 50/60 Hz Fiber-optic Illumination, Cold Light Source230-240 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