Leica Biosystems CM3600 XP User Manual

Leica cm3600 xp, Cryomacrotome

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Leica CM3600 XP

Cryomacrotome

Instructions for use

Leica CM3600 XP, 6v3, English - 01/2013

Order-No.: 14 0417 80101 RevB

Always keep this manual with the instrument.
Read carefully before working with the instrument.

Table of contents

Document Outline

1. Important Information
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings
1.2 Qualification of personnel
1.3 Instrument type
1.4 Designated use
1.5 Warranty
1.6 Service information
1.7 Decommissioning and disposal
2. Characteristics of the Leica CM3600 XP
2.1 Layout of the CM3600 XP
2.2 Technical Data
2.2.1 Microtome type
2.2.2 Control unit
2.2.3 Dimensions and weight
2.2.4 Electrical connections
2.2.5 Refrigeration system - cooling chamber
2.2.6 General parameters
2.3 Instrument parts
2.4 Function
3. Safety
3.1 Safety notes
3.2 Warnings
3.3 Safety devices
3.3.1 Emergency stop switch
3.3.2 Knee lever
3.3.3 Window
3.3.4 Cryochamber
4. Site requirements
4.1 Site requirements at place of installation
4.2 Electrical connections
4.3 Other connections
5. Installation
5.1 Unpacking and installation
5.2 Standard delivery
5.3 Port and switch panel
5.3.1 Port and switch functions
5.3.2 Fuses
5.4 PC
6.1 Start and log-in procedure
6.2 Description of the window elements
6.2.1 Title bar
6.2.2 Tool bar
6.2.3 Work space
6.2.4 Information bar
6.3 Initialization
6.4 Main window
6.4.1 Chamber temperature
6.4.2 Time
6.4.3 Automatic defrost cycle
6.4.4 Automatic dehydration
6.4.5 Knife movement
6.4.6 Extraction system
6.4.7 Sectioning program
6.4.8 Sledge speed
6.4.9 Mode of operation
6.4.10 Cutting window
6.5 Parameter settings
6.5.1 Parameter setting
6.5.2 Password list
6.5.3 Configuration
6.5.4 Reference voltages
6.5.5 Language selection
6.5.6 Initialization
6.6 Temperature curves
6.6.1 Work space
6.6.2 Diagram
6.7 Chronological event list
6.7.1 Work space
6.7.2 Event table
6.8 Alarm list
6.8.1 Work space
6.8.2 Event table
6.8.3 Error codes: meaning and troubleshooting
6.9 Chamber illumination
6.10 Section documentation
6.10.1 Tree diagram
6.10.2 Studies protocol
6.10.3 Event table
6.11 Photo mode
6.12 Screen printout
6.13 Remote inquiry
6.14 Help
6.15 Saving
6.16 Printing labels
6.17 Foot switch
6.18 User log-in / log-out
6.19 Quitting the application
7. Operating the Leica CM3600 XP
7.1 Check list
7.2 Switching the instrument on
7.3 Starting the software
7.4 Setting the chamber temperature
7.5 Specimen stages
7.5.1 Inserting the specimen stage, orientable, with ball-joint
7.5.2 Inserting the specimen stage, non-orientable
7.6 Knife
7.6.1 Inserting standard knives
7.6.2 Inserting the disposable blade holder with disposable blade
7.6.3 Adjusting the knife angle
7.7 Setting the trimming parameters
7.8 Setting the sectioning parameters
7.8.1 Sectioning the specimen
7.8.2 Collecting the sections
7.9 Dehydrating the sections
8. Cleaning and Maintenance
8.1 Cleaning
8.1.1 Removing the microtome from the cryochamber
8.2 Maintenance
8.2.1 Oiling
8.2.2 Defrosting
9. Optional accessories
9.1 Ordering information