Leica VT1200 User manual

Leica VT1200 / Leica VT1200 S
Vibrating-blade microtome
Instructions for Use
English
Order No.: 14 0481 80101 - Revision L
Always keep this manual with the instrument.
Read carefully before working with the instrument.
Version 1.8, Revision L - 08.2022

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The information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this Instructions for Use
represent the current state of scientic knowledge and state-of-the-art technology as we understand it
following thorough investigation in this eld.
We are under no obligation to update the present Instructions for Use periodically and on an ongoing
basis according to the latest technical developments, nor to provide our customers with additional
copies, updates etc. of this Instructions for Use.
To the extent permitted in accordance with the national legal system as applicable in each individual
case, we shall not be held liable for erroneous statements, drawings, technical illustrations etc. contained
in this Instructions for Use. In particular, no liability whatsoever is accepted for any nancial loss or
consequential damage caused by or related to compliance with statements or other information in this
Instructions for Use.
Statements, drawings, illustrations and other information regarding the contents or technical details of
the present Instructions for Use are not to be considered warranted characteristics of our products.
These are determined only by the contract provisions agreed between ourselves and our customers.
Leica reserves the right to change technical specications as well as manufacturing processes without
prior notice. Only in this way is it possible to continuously improve the technology and manufacturing
techniques used in our products.
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Biosystems Nussloch GmbH.
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microche, web cam or other methods – including any electronic systems and media – requires express
prior permission in writing by Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH.
For the instrument serial number and year of manufacture, please refer to the nameplate on the back of
the instrument.
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH
Heidelberger Strasse 17 - 19
69226 Nussloch
Germany
Tel.: +49 - (0) 6224 - 143 0
Fax: +49 - (0) 6224 - 143 268
Web: www.LeicaBiosystems.com
Assembly contracted to Leica Microsystems Ltd. Shanghai
Note

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Table of contents
1. Important Information ..................................................................................................6
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings....................................................................................... 6
1.2 Instrument model....................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Qualication of personnel .......................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Intended use/improper use......................................................................................................... 8
2. Safety........................................................................................................................9
2.1 General safety notes .................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Warnings................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Transport, unpacking and setting up ......................................................................................... 10
3. Instrument characteristics ..........................................................................................11
3.1 Technical data for the Leica VT1200......................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Technical data for the Leica VT1200 S ...................................................................................... 12
3.2 General overview – Leica VT1200 / Leica VT1200 S................................................................... 14
3.3 Leica VT1200 control Panel...................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 Leica VT1200 S control panel ................................................................................................... 17
4. Installation...............................................................................................................19
4.1 Standard scope of delivery for the Leica VT1200....................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Standard scope of delivery for the Leica VT1200 S .................................................................... 19
4.2 Packing and setting up the instrument ...................................................................................... 20
4.3 Before commissioning the instrument....................................................................................... 22
5. Working with the Instrument........................................................................................24
5.1 Description of the typical application ........................................................................................ 24
5.2 Control elements on the Leica VT1200 control panel ................................................................. 25
5.2.1 Moving the specimen receptacle vertically ................................................................................ 25
5.2.2 Fine-adjusting the blade-to-specimen proximity and feeding to the section thickness .................. 25
5.2.3 Moving the blade ..................................................................................................................... 26
5.2.4 Selecting the sectioning parameters ......................................................................................... 26
5.3 Control elements on the Leica VT1200 S control panel............................................................... 27
5.4 Installing the accessories......................................................................................................... 35
5.4.1 Installing the ice tray and buffer tray ......................................................................................... 35
5.4.2 Installing the double-walled buffer tray...................................................................................... 36
5.4.3 Preparing a specimen .............................................................................................................. 37
5.4.4 Installing and removing the blade holder................................................................................... 37
5.4.5 Inserting the blade................................................................................................................... 39
5.4.6 Adjusting the clearance angle................................................................................................... 40
5.5 Routine daily maintenance and switching off the instrument – Leica VT1200 / Leica VT1200 S ... 40
6. Operating the VibroCheck ...........................................................................................41
6.1 Using the VibroCheck with the Leica VT1200............................................................................. 41
6.2 Using the VibroCheck with the Leica VT1200 S.......................................................................... 43
7. Malfunctions: Meaning and Troubleshooting..................................................................46
7.1 Error messages and troubleshooting......................................................................................... 46
7.2 Replacing the main fuse........................................................................................................... 50

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8. Cleaning and Maintenance ..........................................................................................51
8.1 Cleaning the instrument ........................................................................................................... 51
9. Ordering Information for Optional Accessories, Consumables and Spare Parts....................52
9.1 Extension accessories for standard specimens ......................................................................... 53
9.1.1 Buffer trays.............................................................................................................................. 53
9.1.2 Specimen plate........................................................................................................................ 54
9.1.3 VibroCheck.............................................................................................................................. 55
9.1.4 Blades..................................................................................................................................... 56
9.1.5 Microscope, assembly.............................................................................................................. 56
9.1.6 Magnier, assembly ................................................................................................................. 56
9.1.7 Installing the magnier support or microscope support ............................................................. 57
9.1.8 Fiber-optic illumination, cold light source .................................................................................. 58
9.1.9 Cyanoacrylate adhesive............................................................................................................ 59
9.1.10 Foot switch.............................................................................................................................. 59
9.1.11 Julabo FL300 – recirculating cooler/chiller ............................................................................... 60
10. Warranty and Service .................................................................................................61
11. Decontamination Conrmation ....................................................................................62

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1Important Information
1. Important Information
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Warning
Description: Warnings appear in a gray box and are marked by a
warning triangle.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Caution
Description: Cautions appear in a gray box and are marked by a
caution triangle.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Note
Description: Notes, i. e. important user information, appear in a
gray box and are marked by an information symbol.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Item number
→Fig. 7-1Description: Item numbers for numbering illustrations. Numbers in
red refer to item numbers in illustrations.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Software designations
Supervisor Description: Software designations that have to be displayed on
the input screen are displayed as bold, gray text.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Function key
Save Description: Fuction keys to be pressed on the instrument are
displayed as bold, gray and underlinded text.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Manufacturer
Description: Indicates the manufacturer of the medical product.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Manufacturing date
Description: Indicates the date when the medical device was
manufactured.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: CE Compliance
Description: The CE marking is the manufacturer's declaration that
the medical product meets the requirements of the
applicable EC directives and regulations.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: UKCA Label
Description: The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a
new UK product marking that is used for goods being
placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales
and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously
required the CE marking.

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1Important Information
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Country of Origin
Description: The Country of Origin box denes the country where
the nal character transformation of the product has
been performed.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: UK Responsible Person
Description: The UK Responsible Person acts on behalf of the
non-UK manufacturer to carry out specied tasks in
relation to the manufacturer’s obligations.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Consult Instructions for Use
Description: Indicates the need for the user to consult the
Instructions for Use.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Article number
Description: Indicates the manufacturer's catalog number so that
the medical device can be identied.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Serial number
Description: Indicates the manufacturer's serial number so that a
specic medical device can be identied.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
Description The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) indicates a
device’s compliance with applicable ACMA technical
standards of New Zealand and Australia – that is, for
telecommunications, radio communications, EMC and
EME.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: China ROHS
Description: Environmental protection symbol of the ChinaRoHS
directive. The number in the symbol indicates the
"Environment-friendly Use Period" of the product in
years. The symbol is used if a substance restricted
in China is used in excess of the maximum permitted
limit.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: CSA Statement (Canada/USA)
Description: The CSA test mark means that a product has
been tested and fullls the applicable safety and/
or performance standards, including the relevant
standards dened or administered by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA), the National Sanitation Foundation
International (NSF) and others.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: WEEE Symbol
Description: The WEEE symbol, indicating separate collection for
WEEE – Waste of electrical and electronic equipment,
consists of the crossed-out wheeled bin (§ 7
ElektroG).

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1Important Information
1.2 Instrument model
All information provided in these Instructions for Use applies only to the instrument type indicated on the
title page.
A nameplate is attached to the rear side of the instrument. The series and REFnumbers are attached to a
separate label on the right side of the instrument.
1.3 Qualication of personnel
The Leica VT1200 and the Leica VT1200 S may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only. The
instrument is intended for professional use only.
All laboratory personnel designated to operate this instrument must read these Instructions for Use
carefully and must be familiar with all technical features of the instrument before attempting to operate
it.
1.4 Intended use/improper use
The Leica VT1200 and Leica VT1200 S are used for sectioning in the elds of medicine, biology and
industry, and are especially designed for sectioning xed or unxed fresh tissue in buffer.
Warning
The Leica VT1200 / Leica VT1200 S may be used for research purposes only. Sections made using the
Leica VT1200 / Leica VT1200 S must NOT be used for diagnostics.
The instrument must be used exclusively according to the instructions contained in these Instructions for
Use.
Any other use of the instrument is considered improper.

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Safety 2
2. Safety
These Instructions for Use includes important information related to the operating safety and
maintenance of the instrument.
The Instructions for Use are an important part of the product, and must be read carefully prior to startup
and use and must always be kept near the instrument.
If additional requirements on accident prevention and environmental protection apply in the country
of operation, these Instructions for Use must be supplemented by appropriate instructions to ensure
compliance with such requirements.
Make sure to read all of these Instructions for Use before you work on or operate the instrument.
2.1 General safety notes
These instruments have been built and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for electrical
measuring, control, regulating and laboratory devices.
In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must follow the instructions and
warnings contained in this operating manual.
The current EC Declarations of Conformity and UKCA Declaration of Conformity can be found on the
Internet:
www.LeicaBiosystems.com
2.2 Warnings
The safety devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the basis for accident
prevention. Operating the instrument safely is, above all, the responsibility of the owner, as well as the
designated personnel who operate, service or clean the instrument.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument, make sure to comply with the following instructions
and warnings.
Warning
• Extremely sharp blades pose risk of injury when touched!
• Fresh tissue poses risk of infection!
• Fire hazard from uncovered magnier! Cover the magnier during work breaks!
Proper handling
Warning
The instrument MUST be connected to a grounded power socket. Use only a provided power cable that
is intended for the local power supply.

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Safety
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Note
• Always be exceptionally careful when handling the blades!
• Do not leave open blades lying around after removal.
• Always make sure to handle the blade in a way that will not cause you injury.
• All appropriate safety precautions must be met to avoid the risk of infection.
• Wearing safety gloves, a mask and safety goggles – in accordance with the "Working with
Substances that Pose a Health Risk" guidelines – is absolutely mandatory.
• The instrument may be opened by authorized service personnel only.
• Always disconnect the power plug before opening the instrument.
• Always switch off the instrument using the power switch and disconnect the power plug before
replacing the fuse. The use of fuses other than those installed at the factory is not permitted.
2.3 Transport, unpacking and setting up
• When unpacking the instrument, compare the parts received with the parts ordered. If the parts
received do not match your order, contact the sales company responsible for your order immediately.
• Before connecting to the power supply system, please observe (→ p. 11 – 3.1 Technical data for the
Leica VT1200) and (→ p. 12 – 3.1.1 Technical data for the Leica VT1200 S)!
• Never connect the instrument to a power socket that does not have a protective conductor terminal.
Warning
The instrument must be set up so that the main power switch (→ Fig. 10-3)on its right side is easily
accessible at any time.
Note
Because the weight of the instrument is approx. 56 kg, carrying the instrument requires 2persons
(1carrying handle per person).

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Instrument characteristics 3
3. Instrument characteristics
3.1 Technical data for the Leica VT1200
Electrical Specications
Nominal supply voltage 100 V - 240 V
Nominal supply frequencies 50/60 Hz
Mains supply voltage uctuations Not to exceed ± 10 % of the nominal supply
voltage
Power consumption 50 VA
Mains input fuses 2x T1.0A L 250VAC
Dimensions and Weight Specication
Overall size of device in operating mode
(Width x Depth x Height, mm)
600 mm x 250 mm x 230 mm
Overall size serial packaging
(Width x Depth x Height, mm)
740 mm x 491 mm x 669 mm
Empty weight (without accessories, kg) 56 kg
Overall weight (with accessories, kg) 63.3 kg
Device weight including packaging (kg) 88.5 kg
Enviromental Specication
Operating altitude (meters) up to 2000 m above sea level
Temperature (operation) (min/max) min. +10 °C to max. +35 °C
Relative humidity (operation) (min/max) max. 60 %
Temperature (transit) (min/max) -29 °C to +50 °C
Temperature (storage) (min/max) +5 to +55 °C
Relative humidity (transit/storage) < 60 %
Operating noise level <70 dB
Emissions and Boundary Conditions
Overvoltage category to IEC 61010-1 II
Pollution degree to IEC 61010-1 2
Means of protection to IEC 61010-1 Class I
Degree of protection to IEC 60529 IP20
Heat emission 50J/s
A-weighted noise level, measured at 1 m distance <70 dB
EMC class Class B
Electrical Connections and Interfaces
Power supply Power socket
Electrical Connections Leica VT1200 control panel, Leica VibroCheck,
Foot switch
Mechanical Connections Magnier,
Interfaces to other devices Microscope, Module LED Hi-Power spots, 2-arm,
Module Hi-Power spot, LED 1000, Blade holder
Other Specications
Sectioning frequency (± 10 %) 85 Hz (± 10 %)
Amplitude from 0 - 3 mm, in 0.05 mm increments

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Cutting range 45 mm (adjustable)
Specimen orientation, rotating 360 °
Specimen plate, swiveling 0 - 10 °
Electrical overload protection Yes
Internal current limit for the electronics Yes
Height with magnier support 600 mm x 250 mm x 320 mm
Height with microscope 600 mm x 250 mm x 469 mm
L x W x H control unit (when the bases are folded in) 165 mm x 120 mm x 72 mm
Control unit 1 kg
Magnier support 2 kg
Microscope support with stereomicroscope 4.3 kg
CE Yes
CSA Yes
Sectioning speed (± 10 %) 0.01 - 1.5 mm/s
Return speed (± 10 %) 2.5 mm/s
Total vertical specimen stroke 20 mm (motorized)
Specimen retraction 0 - 100 μm (adjustable; can be deactivated)
Maximum specimen size: with standard knife holder 33 x 50 mm
Section thickness selection manual in 1 μm increments
3.1.1 Technical data for the Leica VT1200 S
Electrical Specications
Nominal supply voltage 100 V - 240 V
Nominal supply frequencies 50/60 Hz
Mains supply voltage uctuations Not to exceed ± 10 % of the nominal supply
voltage
Power consumption 50 VA
Mains input fuses 2x T1.0A L 250VAC
Dimensions and Weight Specication
Overall size of device in operating mode
(Width x Depth x Height, mm)
600 mm x 250 mm x 230 mm
Overall size serial packaging
(Width x Depth x Height, mm)
740 mm x 491 mm x 669 mm
Empty weight (without accessories, kg) 56 kg
Overall weight (with accessories, kg) 63.3 kg
Device weight including packaging (kg) 88.5 kg
Enviromental Specication
Operating altitude (meters) up to 2000 m above sea level
Temperature (operation) (min/max) min. +10 °C to max. +35 °C
Relative humidity (operation) (min/max) max. 60 %
Temperature (transit) (min/max) -29 °C to +50 °C
Temperature (storage) (min/max) +5 to +55 °C
Relative humidity (transit/storage) < 60 %

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Instrument characteristics 3
Operating noise level <70 dB
Emissions and Boundary Conditions
Overvoltage category to IEC 61010-1 II
Pollution degree to IEC 61010-1 2
Means of protection to IEC 61010-1 Class I
Degree of protection to IEC 60529 IP20
Heat emission 50J/s
A-weighted noise level, measured at 1 m distance <70 dB
EMC class Class B
Electrical Connections and Interfaces
Power supply Power socket
Electrical Connections Leica VT1200 S control panel, Leica VibroCheck,
Foot switch
Mechanical Connections
Interfaces to other devices Magnier, Microscope, Module LED Hi-Power
spots, 2-arm, Module Hi-Power spot, LED 1000,
Blade holder
Other Specications
Sectioning frequency (± 10 %) 85 Hz (± 10 %)
Amplitude from 0 - 3 mm, in 0.05 mm increments
Cutting range 45 mm
Sectioning window 0.5 mm - 45 mm
Specimen orientation, rotating 360 °
Specimen plate, swiveling 0 - 10 °
Electrical overload protection Yes
Internal current limit for the electronics Yes
Height with magnier support 600 mm x 250 mm x 320 mm
Height with microscope 600 mm x 250 mm x 469 mm
L x W x H control unit (when the bases are folded in) 190 mm x 150 mm x 72 mm
Control unit 1 kg
Magnier support 2 kg
Microscope support with stereomicroscope 4.3 kg
CE Yes
CSA Yes
Sectioning speed (± 10 %) 0.01 - 1.5 mm/s
Return speed (± 10 %) 1.0 - 5 mm/s, in increments of 0.5 mm/s
Total vertical specimen stroke 20 mm (motorized)
Specimen retraction 0 - 100 μm (adjustable; can be deactivated)
Maximum specimen size: with standard knife holder 33 x 50 mm
Section thickness selection manual in 1 μm increments or automatic max.
1000 μm

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3.2 General overview – Leica VT1200 / Leica VT1200 S
Fig. 1
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5
2
3
1
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Instrument characteristics 3
Attachments on dovetail receptacle
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
3
Fig. 2
1Basic instrument 12 Buffer tray, plastic
2Cutting head 13 Buffer tray, metal
3Blade holder 14 Specimen plate for specimens 1 cm in height
4Magnier 15 Specimen plate for specimens 2 cm in height
5Microscope 16 Specimen plate, directional
6Module LED Hi-Power spots, 2-arm 17 Cyanoacrylate adhesive
7Module Hi-Power spot, LED 1000 18 Double-walled buffer tray
8Foot switch 19 Julabo FL300 (recirculating cooler/chiller)
9Leica VT1200 control panel 20 VibroCheck
10 Leica VT1200 S control panel 21 Blades for the blade holder:
Sapphire blade
11 Ice tray

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3.3 Leica VT1200 control Panel
Fig. 3
1918
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
1LED display for blade feed rate and amplitude 11 Toggles between SPEED (blade feed rate) and
AMPL (amplitude)
2Setting dial1, for blade feed rate and amplitude
12 Section thickness
3LED display for section thickness and section
thickness totalizing
13 Sets the current specimen position between 0
(lower) and 20,000 μm (upper) or - after zero,
totals the section thicknesses
4Setting dial2, for section thickness and moving
the specimens vertically 14 Selection of the step size, 1 μm,10 μm or
100 μm steps
5Quickly moves the specimen upwards (press
the button until the desired position is reached) 15 Pressing this button toggles between μm and
Σμm (actively illuminated)
6Quickly moves the specimen downwards (press
once to adjust to the lowest position) 16 Resets the totalized section thickness display
Σμm to zero.
7Press this button (for approx. 3sec.) to save
a frequently used feed value (pressing it more
than once feeds by the saved section thickness
multiple times)
17 Immediately starts or stops the sectioning
process
8ON/OFF lamp 18 Moves the blade towards the specimen
9LED for feed rate 19 Moves the blade away from the specimen
10 LED on, for enabled amplitude adjustment CAUTION: Keep it pressed down until the desired
position is reached. When the end position is
reached, the LED lights up.

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Instrument characteristics 3
Note
The Leica VT1200 is a semiautomatic microtome with a vibrating blade. Before each cut, a manual
feed to the desired section thickness must be carried out using the setting dial for section thickness.
The Leica VT1200 does not include an automatic specimen retraction; however, retraction can be
performed manually.
3.3.1 Leica VT1200 S control panel
1
2
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 19
Fig. 4
1Sets the blade feed rate. Select the values using
setting dial1.
7First cutting window edge, LED illuminates
when the window edge is set
2Setting dial1, for blade feed rate (SPEED),
AMPLitude or section thickness for automatic
mode (AUTOFEED)
8Second cutting window edge, LED illuminates
when the window edge is set
9Possible in automatic sectioning mode only.
Select the desired section thickness for the
automatic feed using setting dial1.
4Setting dial2, for section thickness and moving
the specimens vertically
5Moves the specimen upwards (as long as
the button is pressed). When the uppermost
position is reached, the LED lights up.
10 ON/OFF lamp
11 Sets the amplitude. Select the values using
setting dial1.
6Moves the specimen into the lowest position,
(LED is illuminated when the lowest position is
reached)
12 Toggles between automatic (AUTO) and
semiautomatic (MAN) sectioning mode

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13 Interrupts the sectioning process in automatic
mode. Pressing the button again reactivates the
sectioning process.
17 Starts or stops the sectioning process. In
semiautomatic mode, the sectioning process
stops immediately; in automatic mode, the
sectioning process is nished completely.
14 Selection of the step size, 1 μm, 10 μm or
100 μm steps 18 Moves the blade towards the specimen
15 Toggling between single stroke (SINGLE) and
continuous stroke (CONT) in automatic mode
is possible. In semiautomatic mode, only single
stroke (SINGLE) is possible.
19 Moves the blade away from the specimen
CAUTION: Keep it pressed down until the
desired position is reached. When the end
position is reached, the LED lights up.
16 Sets the totalized section thickness display
Σμm to 0
Note
The Leica VT1200 S is a fully automatic microtome with vibrating blade. It can be operated in
automatic as well as semiautomatic sectioning mode.
In semiautomatic sectioning mode, a manual feed to the desired section thickness must be carried out
before each cut. There is no automatic specimen retraction in this mode; however, retraction can be
performed manually.
In automatic mode, an automatic feed (AUTOFEED) to the selected section thickness is carried out
before each cut, and the specimen is lowered to the desired retraction value after each cut to prevent
the specimen surface and the blade from coming into contact while the blade is being retracted.

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Leica VT1200 / Leica VT1200 S
Installation 4
4. Installation
4.1 Standard scope of delivery for the Leica VT1200
Qty. Part No.
1 Leica VT1200 basic instrument 14 0481 42065
1 Control panel 14 0481 43395
1Tool set – consisting of:
1Allenkey, size3.0 14 0194 04764
1Allenkey, size6.0 14 0222 04141
1 Cryo-manipulator 14 0462 28930
1 Replacement fuse T 1 A 14 6943 01000
1Dust cover (basic instrument), small 14 0212 43742
1Bottle of cyanoacrylate adhesive, contents 10 gr 14 0371 27414
1Instructions for Use printed (English,
with Language CD 14 0481 80200)
14 0481 80001
Leica VT1200 conguration 14 9120 00001
The above scope of delivery, plus:
Ice tray, assembly 14 0481 42010
Buffer tray (metal), assembly 14 0481 42084
If the supplied local power cord is defective or lost, please contact your local Leica Biosystems
representative.
Note
When ordering additional accessories, compare the parts received with the parts ordered. If the parts
received do not match your order, contact the sales company responsible for your order immediately.
4.1.1 Standard scope of delivery for the Leica VT1200 S
Qty. Part No.
1Leica VT1200 S basic instrument 14 0481 42066
1 Control panel 14 0481 43396
1Tool set – consisting of:
1Allenkey, size3.0 14 0194 04764
1Allenkey, size6.0 14 0222 04141
1 Cryo-manipulator 14 0462 28930
1 Replacement fuse T 1 A 14 6943 01000
1Dust cover (basic instrument), small 14 0212 43742
1Bottle of cyanoacrylate adhesive, contents 10 gr 14 0371 27414
1Instructions for Use printed (English,
with Language CD 14 0481 80200)
14 0481 80001

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Installation
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Qty. Part No.
Leica VT1200 S conguration 14 9120 0S001
The above scope of delivery, plus:
Ice tray, assembly 14 0481 42010
Buffer tray (metal), assembly 14 0481 42084
If the supplied local power cord is defective or lost, please contact your local Leica Biosystems
representative.
Note
When ordering additional accessories, compare the parts received with the parts ordered. If the parts
received do not match your order, contact the sales company responsible for your order immediately.
4.2 Packing and setting up the instrument
Note
Ensure that the instrument is standing on a work surface that is as free of vibrations as possible.
Before each transport, the handles must be screwed onto the instrument using the provided screws
(→ Fig. 9). Check to ensure that the handles are rmly in place and will hold reliably!
Packing the instrument
Fig. 5
1
2
1
2
1. Have 2people grab the instrument by the
transport handles (→ Fig. 5-1), place it
on the wooden pallet and screw it to the
pallet using the 4 size6 Allenscrews
(→ Fig. 5-2).
2. Pull the transparent protective hood
(→ Fig. 6-3) over the instrument. Place
the wooden box (→ Fig. 6-4)on the
baseplate. Insert the inner carton ring
(→ Fig. 7-5).