Operation, Operating elements and their functions | Leica RM2245

5. Operation

5.1 Operating elements and their functions

The operating functions of the microtome are divided between a control panel and a display unit on the microtome.

A control panel on the instrument displays the current operating mode as well as various settings. All operating functions are centrally located in the separate control panel. All keys and displays are logically arranged in functional groups and easily identifiable.

5.1.1 Instrument control panel

RETRACT LED Lights up during specimen retraction.

Three-digit display for displaying

section thickness/trim- ming section thickness.

Four-digit display

of the section counter.

MENU MODE button Switches between section thickness sum and section counter.

MENU MODE + CLEAR pressed simultaneously switches to the setting of the retraction value.

LED - LOCK Lights up when handwheel locking mechanism

is activated.

Green LED Lights up when trimming mode is activated.

Green LED Lights up when sectioning mode is activated.

Green LED

Section thickness sum, indicates the total for all sections.

Green LED Section counter displays the number of all sections.

CLEAR button

Resets section counter and section thickness sum back (to 0).

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Leica RM2245 instruction manual Operation, Operating elements and their functions, Instrument control panel

Contents

Leica RM2245 Page Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents Important notes Symbols in the text and their meaningsQualification of personnel Intended use of instrument Safety notes Safety Personal safety precautions Safety Integrated safety devices Safety Instrument components and specifications Overview instrument componentsLeica RM2245 Rear side of instrument Instrument specifications Technical data General Dimensions and weight Basic instrumentControl panel Microtome Standard delivery Startup Setting up the instrument Installation site requirements Assembling the handwheel Electrical connectionsChecking the voltage 23 24 Switching on the instrument Operation Operating elements and their functionsInstrument control panel Control panel Display and control elements Sectioning mode Trimming modeHow to activate the Step function Specimen retraction Display 4 lights up Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panel Step function is disabled in the remaining feed range Indication of remaining horizontal feedObject head To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever 29 forwards Directional fixture for specimen clamps Important! Never turn the screw more than 1/2 Turn at a time Inserting the knife holder Inserting the universal cassette clamp Example Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle setting Adjusting the clearance angle Clamping the knife / disposable blade Clamping the specimen Cutting into the specimen trimming Sectioning Finishing daily routine Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning Assembly for fixture for specimen clamps Optional accessoriesRigid fixture for specimen clamps Directional fixture for specimen clamps Fine-directional fixture for specimen clamps Quick clamping system Specimen clamps and holders Standard specimen clampVee insert Foil clamp type Optional accessories Universal cassette clamp, ice-cooled Universal cassette clamp Super mega-cassette clamp Holder for round specimens Optional accessories To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwards Knife holder E/E-TC Optional accessories Use Knife holder N/NZ Optional accessories Backlighting Section waste tray Tray Freezer packInstrument Universal microscope carrier Assembling the universal microscope carrierAttach baseplate Attach horizontal arm Magnifying lens Cold light source Fiber-optic light guide Plug the power plug into the power socket Ordering information Optional accessories Cold light sources Leica CLSFiber-optic light guide Customized solutions Error reportsInstrument malfunctions Problem Possible cause Corrective action Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshooting Possible faults Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the instrumentClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenance Replacing fuses Maintenance Maintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty Warranty and service EC Declaration of Conformity We herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, thatDag Graupner Managing Director