Leica VT1000 S, Instruction Manual

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4 Instruction Manual V 1.6 – 11/2007
Table of contents
1. Important notes .............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Symbols used in this manual and their meaning ...................................................... 5
1.2 Qualification of personnel .............................................................................................. 5
1.3 Designated use / improper use ..................................................................................... 5
2. Safety ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 General safety instructions ............................................................................................ 6
2.2 Safety instructions for handling the instrument ......................................................... 7
3. Instrument properties ................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Technical Data ................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Overview - VT1000S ........................................................................................................ 9
4. Installation .................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Standard delivery ........................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Unpacking and installing the instrument .................................................................. 12
5. Operation........................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Setting up the instrument ............................................................................................. 13
5.2 The VT 1000 S controls and their function ................................................................ 14
5.3 Adjusting the amplitude ............................................................................................... 18
5.4 Working with the VT 1000 S on a daily base ............................................................ 19
5.5 Daily routine maintenance / switching the VT1000S off......................................... 22
6. Trouble shooting .......................................................................................................... 23
7. Cleaning and maintenance ....................................................................................... 28
7.1 Cleaning the instrument ............................................................................................... 28
7.2 Exchanging the main fuses .......................................................................................... 29
8. Ordering information: replacement parts, accessories and consumables .. 30
8.1 Additional accessories for standard size specimens (functional description) .. 31
8.2 Additional accessories for large specimens (functional description) ................ 31
8.3 Foot switch (functional description) ........................................................................... 32
8.4 Magnifier, fiber optics, cold light source .................................................................. 33
9. Warranty and service ................................................................................................. 34
10. EC Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................... 35
11. Peoples Republic of China ......................................................................................... 36