Leica RM2245 Microscope & Magnifier User Manual


 
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6. Optional accessories
6.2.1 Standard specimen clamp
The standard specimen clamps are available in
two sizes: 40 x 40 mm and 50 x 55 mm.
They are designed for direct clamping of
rectangular blocks. In addition, they accommo-
date the foil clamps.
Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclock-
wise to move the movable jaw (68)
downward.
Mount the sample (67) as required.
Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to
move the movable jaw upward against the
fixed jaw to securely clamp the sample.
6.2 Specimen clamps and holders
6.2.2 Vee insert
The vee insert (70) is mounted in the hole
provided in the lower movable jaw of the stan-
dard specimen clamp.
This makes it possible to clamp round
specimens in the standard specimen clamp.
Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclock-
wise to move the movable jaw (68) down-
ward.
Insert the pin (70.1) of the vee insert (70) in the
hole (69) of the lower jaw (68).
Mount the sample as required.
Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to move
the movable jaw with the vee insert upward
against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the
sample.
All specimen clamps available as accessories can be integrated into either the
directional or non-directional specimen holder fixture.
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
66
68
67
70
66
69
70.1
68