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Instruction manual V3.1 02/2001
5. General description
5.1 Product description
The Leica RM 2145 is a semi-motorized rotary micro-
tome.
The specimen feed system with zero-backlash and
maintenance-free cross roller guides and the step
motor operated coarse feed system are located in a
dustproof plastic housing. Sectioning is performed by
manually rotating the extremely smooth-running
handwheel. The handwheel is lockable in any position
via a mechanical quick locking system.
All settings, LED indications and control functions are
centralized in a separate control panel. Control buttons
and indications are logically arranged in functional
groups.
The specimen retraction can be set in different thick-
nesses and can also be entirely switched off. The re-
traction phase is visually indicated.
The motorized coarse feed operates at two speeds. In
the trimming mode, the coarse feed buttons have a
TRIM-STEP function.
The instrument offers two different manual sectioning
modes: conventional sectioning by complete
handwheel rotations and sectioning in the Rocking
Mode, where the handwheel only needs to be moved
back and forth over a small distance in each direction.
The instrument also has a number of special functions,
such as the programmable horizontal specimen stop-
function, and the sectioning and trimming program.
The plastic grips of all clamping levers can
be repositioned according to individual user
preference.
To reposition, pull out the grip of the lever, hold
it firmly in the pulled-out position and turn it
to the desired position. When releasing it, it
will lock automatically in the new position.
5.2 Standard delivery
The Leica RM 2145 basic instrument is delivered with-
out accessories in the following configuration:
- 1 fixture for specimen clamps, orienting,
- 1 arm rest - right,
1 arm rest - left,
- 1 maintenance kit, consisting of:
1 Allen key, size 5,
1 Allen key, size 4,
1 Allen key, size 3,
2 screwdrivers,
1 bottle of microtome oil, no. 405, 50 ml,
1 dust cover,
- 1 set of replacement fuses,
- 1 set of mains cables,
- 1 separate control panel,
- 1 instruction manual.
You will find these, and any further accessories you
may have ordered, packed in a cardboard box located
on top of the instrument.
Compare the actually delivered components with the
parts list and your order.
If there are any discrepancies, please contact your
Leica sales office immediately.
Summary of Contents for RM2145
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