Leica Biosystems CM3600 XP User Manual
Leica cm3600 xp, Cryomacrotome
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