Leica Leica VT1200S Microscope & Magnifier User Manual


 
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Leica VT1200 and VT1200S – Microtome
Key/setting dial semiautomatic sectioning mode
Press the MENU key.
8 sets of user parameters can be
saved;
Current user selection – User 1:
turn rotary knob 2 clockwise, then
press Menu again.
The blade feed rate (SPEED) can
be set to 0 – 1.5 mm/s using rotary
knob 1.
Rotary knob 2
The amplitude (AMPL) can be set
to 0 – 3 mm using rotary knob 1.
Rotary knob 2
The automatic section thickness
feed (AUTO FEED) can be adjusted
using predefined step sizes (1, 10
or 100μm) by max. 1000μm using
rotary knob 1.
automatic sectioning mode
ditto
ditto
ditto
Rotary knob 2
The automatic section thickness
feed (AUTO FEED) can be adjusted
using predefined step sizes (1, 10
or 100μm) by max. 1000μm using
rotary knob 1.
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2
1
2
1
2
5. Working with the Instrument
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2
The values can be selected; however, automatic feed is not possible in semiautomatic sec-
tioning mode. If the AUTO FEED key is pressed, one feed motion takes place according to the
value programmed in automatic mode. If the key is pressed more than once, several feed mo-
tions take place.