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Instruction Manual V1.1 01/2001
5.
General description
5.3 Standard delivery
The RM 2155 basic instrument is delivered with the fol-
lowing accessories:
- 1 Orienting specimen clamping system,
- 1 Universal knife holder base with lateral
displacement,
- 1 Section waste tray,
- 1 Foot switch with protective guard,
- 1 Maintenance kit consisting of,
1 Allen key size 8,
1 Allen key size 4,
1 Allen key size 4,
2 Screw drivers,
1 Bottle of oil No. 405, 50 ml,
1 Dust cover,
- 1 Hand rest,
- 1 Set of fuses,
- 1 Mains cable,
- 1 Foot switch adapter,
- 1 Instruction Manual.
You will find these accessories as well as any further
accessories that you may have ordered, in the card-
board box on top of the instrument.
Compare the delivered components with the parts list
and your order. Should you find any discrepancies,
please contact your Leica sales office without delay.
5.2 General description
The Leica RM 2155 is a motorized rotary microtome.
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. The instrument has a safety
handwheel with centering handle that can be locked
in any position via an electromechanical brake.
Section thickness and sectioning speed are selected
via control knobs. The controls include the TRIM STEP
function with the TRIM STEP button.
The coarse feed is operated with a rocker button.
Specimen retraction is visually indicated and can be
turned off if required. The retraction amount varies with
the sectioning speed.
The control panel is integrated in the front of the mi-
crotome with display, LEDs and function keys for all
important controls is ergonomically positioned at eye
level. All indications are visible at a glance.
Two motorized and one manual sectioning modes are
available. Motorized sectioning is started and stopped
via the foot switch.
The instrument is designed and manufactured to con-
form with the strict UL and VDE safety standards.
Summary of Contents for RM2155
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