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OPERATOR MANUAL

Rankin Basics Semi-Automated Microtome

MCT45

Attention:

Before using the instrument, please read this Instruction carefully, and keep the Instruction for further reference.

Please refer to the nameplate on the back of the instrument for the serial number and manufacturing date of the instrument.

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Page 1: ...e MCT45 Attention Before using the instrument please read this Instruction carefully and keep the Instruction for further reference Please refer to the nameplate on the back of the instrument for the serial number and manufacturing date of the instrument ...

Page 2: ...ument components 9 5 3 Assembling the specimen clamp 10 5 4 Assembling the blade holder and base 12 5 5 Assembling the section waste tray 12 5 6 Electrical connection 12 6 OPERATION 13 6 1 Function of Small Handwheel 13 6 2 Control Panel 13 6 3 Operation procedures 14 6 4 Three sectioning modes 16 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENENCE 19 9 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 20 10 ACCESORY LIST 21 ...

Page 3: ...rument is considered improper This instrument may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only All laboratory personnel designated to operate this instrument must read the Operator Manual carefully and must be familiar with all technical features of the instrument before attempting to operate it Front side View Main handwheel Lock lever to lock the handwheel at any position Waste tray Base of ...

Page 4: ...e crate the instrument may only be transported in an upright position Never lift the instrument by the handwheels or the cassette clamp Always remove the section waste tray before transporting the instrument Connect the instrument to a grounded power socket only using one of the power cables provided GB9706 1 Standard Do not interfere with the grounding function by using an extension cord without ...

Page 5: ...ecimens because the specimen may splinter Ensure that liquids do not enter the interior of the instrument during work Do not attempt to clamp approach or orient the specimen during the retraction phase Prior to sectioning check that the specimen is securely clamped in the specimen clamp failure to observe this poses the risk of damaging the specimen Warnings Cleaning and Maintenance LOCK the handw...

Page 6: ...to 600 μm 1 10 μm Increments of 1 μm 10 20 μm Increments of 2 μm 20 50 μm Increments of 5 μm 50 150 μm Increments of 10 μm 150 600 μm Increments of 50 μm Retraction range 0 to 100 μm 0 means that the retraction function is off 0 20 μm Increments of 5 μm 20 100 μm Increments of 10 μm Full section interval span 10 to 6000 μm 10 12 15 20 25 5000 6000 μm Number of sectioning 0 9999 Number of trimming ...

Page 7: ... 20 mm Small handwheel control direction two options Fine precise trimming function On or Off Memory position of the clamp two position set GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Working Voltage AC100V 120V AC210V 240V Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Power 100W Fuse F3A L 250V Use environment 18 25 Relative humidity allowed 80 Atmospheric pressure allowed 860 hpa 1060 hpa Dimensions 478 mm x 410 mm x 310 mm L x W x H Weight ...

Page 8: ...lease follow the instructions below for transportation Shutting down the instrument for transportation turn off the instrument unplug the unit Remove all section waste debris and movable parts from the instrument Clean and disinfect all accessories according to the respective applicable lab regulations and transport them in dry condition Unscrew the handwheel handle for transportation if necessary...

Page 9: ...uction free access to the handwheel Never operate the instrument in rooms with explosion hazard 5 2 Main instrument components Main handwheel Lock lever to lock the handwheel at any position Waste tray Base of the blade holder Blade holder holder Quick cassette clamp Control panel Push button to lock the handwheel at the highest position Small handwheel Specimen clamp base ...

Page 10: ...lamp fixation screw holes 2 Quick cassette release lever 4 Clamp lock lever 5 Specimen tilt adjustment indicator 6 Vertical adjustment knob for specimen tilt 7 Horizontal adjustment indicator 8 Horizontal adjustment knob Standard Specimen Clamp 1 Four clamp fixation holes 2 Clamp lock knob 5 4 3 6 7 8 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...s in the central position in the vertical direction Turn the vertical adjustment knob for specimen tilt 6 to adjust the tilt angle of specimen clamp The horizontal adjustment indicator 7 in the highest position indicates that the specimen clamp is in the central position in the horizontal direction Turn the horizontal adjustment knob 8 to adjust the horizontal position of specimen clamp Once the s...

Page 12: ...lder onto the base 8 3 After properly adjusting the angle about 5 8 tighten the segment arc screw 9 to firmly fix the assembly 4 When installing the disposable blade loosen the blade lock lever 2 insert and push the blade into the slot from the side then tighten the blade lock lever 2 5 When replacing the blade first loosen the blade lock lever 2 pull up the blade guard 6 push the ejection button ...

Page 13: ...user s habit using the SET key See Page 11 Option 1 rotating forward to fast advance and rotating backward to fast retraction Option 2 rotating forward to fast backward and rotating backward to fast forward 6 2 Control Panel Sleep mode indicator Sectioning Trimming switch Memory 1 Memory 2 Setup Key Increase Key Decrease Key ...

Page 14: ...Hold to cyclically switch between three modes SMART MODE FULL MODE STANDARD MODE 6 3 Operation Procedures 1 Hold the SET key to switch between the following three modes FULL MODE STANDARD MODE and SMART MODE See Page 14 for detailed descriptions 2 Click the SET key to enter the following setting interface 3 Short click the SET key to enter different items and press the or keys to set up the follow...

Page 15: ...cked The push button on the handwheel is to lock the Specimen Clamp in the upper position and the lock lever at the bottom of the instrument is to lock the Specimen Head at any position Note lock unlock 6 Carefully remove the blade from the holder and place it in the blade box following the laboratory safety regulations Take the specimen out from the clamp Remove the section debris from the instru...

Page 16: ...e instrument will beep to warn the completion of fine trimming FULL MODE This mode also called full layer interval sectioning is often used to investigate the tissue structure at different depths generating 3D images Under this mode the tissue sample is sectioned according to the depth settings automatically Fast advance and retraction can be achieved by using the small handwheel The typical opera...

Page 17: ...nd click the C T key to switch between sectioning and trimming The sectioning trimming thickness can be adjusted by using the and keys When rotating the main handwheel the specimen will be sectioned or trimmed as indicated by the cursor on the screen The location of the cursor indicates that the sample is sectioned at a thickness of 3 µm ...

Page 18: ...he sectioning speed is too fast 1 Use another area of the blade or a new blade 2 Cool the specimen before sectioning 3 Reduce the sectioning speed Noises during sectioning The blade squeaked when sectioning hard specimens The sections show scratches or chatter marks 1 The sectioning speed is too fast 2 The clearance angle is too wide 3 Insufficient clamping of specimen clamp and or blade holder 1 ...

Page 19: ...lade from the blade holder and insert it into a safe dispenser or other safe place Remove knife holder base and knife holder for cleaning Remove the specimen from the specimen clamp Remove section waste with a dry brush Remove specimen clamp and clean separately Instrument and outside surfaces If necessary the varnished outside surfaces of the control panels can be cleaned with a mild commercial h...

Page 20: ...t our customer service at support rankinbiomed com to open a service ticket What your warranty does not cover Damage from misuse or neglect Products purchased from non authorized retailers dealers or resellers Limitation of Warranty The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product All other warranties expressor implied including all implied warranties of merchantability or...

Page 21: ...21 10 ACCESSORY LIST Description Qty Special Note Base Unit 1 Disposable Blade Holder 1 2 in 1 low and high profile Power cord 1 Dust Cover 1 Fuse 1 Operator Manual 1 ...

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