Manuels d'utilisation pour Leica CM3600

Table des matières

• 1. Important notes

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• Symbols in the text and their meaning

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• Qualification of personnel

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• Instrument type

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• Designated use

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• Warranty

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• Service information

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• Decommissioning and disposal

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• 2. Characteristics of the Leica CM3600

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• 2.1 Layout of the CM3600

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• 2.2 Technical Data

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• 2.2.1 Microtome type

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• 2.2.2 Control unit

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• 2.2.3 Dimensions and weight

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• 2.2.4 Electrical connections

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• 2.2.5 Refrigeration system - cooling chamber

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• 2.2.6 General parameters

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• 2.3 Instrument parts

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• 2.4 Function

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• 3. Safety

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• 3.1 Safety instructions

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• 3.2 Warnings

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• 3.3 Safety standards

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• 3.4 Safety devices

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• 3.4.1 Emergency stop switch

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• 3.4.2 Knee lever

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• 3.4.3 Window

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• 3.4.4 Cryochamber

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• 3.5 Special safety instructions

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• 4. Site requirements

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• 4.1 Site requirements at place of installation

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• 4.2 Electrical connections

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• 4.3 Other connections

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• 5 Installation

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• 5.1 Unpacking and installation

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• 5.2 Standard delivery

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• 5.3 Port and switch panel

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• 5.3.1 Port and switch functions

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• 5.3.2 Fuses

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• 5.4 PC

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• 6. Software

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• 6.1 Start and log-in procedure

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• 6.2 Description of the window elements

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• 6.2.1 Title bar

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• 6.2.2 Tool bar

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• 6.2.3 Work space

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• 6.2.4 Information bar

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• 6.3 Initialization

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• 6.4 Main window

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• 6.4.1 Chamber temperature

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• 6.4.3 Automatic defrost cycle

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• 6.4.4 Automatic dehydration

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• 6.4.5 Knife movement

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• 6.4.6 Extraction system

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• 6.4.7 Sectioning program

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• 6.4.9 Mode of operation

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• 6.4.10 Cutting window

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• 6.5 Parameter settings

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• 6.5.1 Parameter setting

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• 6.5.2 Password list

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• 6.5.3 Configuration

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• 6.5.4 Reference voltages

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• 6.5.5 Language selection

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• 6.5.6 Initialization

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• 6.6 Temperature curves

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• 6.6.1 Work space

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• 6.6.2 Diagram

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• 6.7 Chronological event list

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• 6.7.1 Work space

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• 6.7.2 Event table

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• 6.8 Alarm list

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• 6.8.1 Work space

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• 6.8.2 Event table

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• 6.8.3 Error codes: meaning and troubleshooting

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• 6.9 Chamber illumination

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• 6.10 Section documentation

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• 6.10.1 Tree diagram

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• 6.10.2 Studies protocol

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• 6.10.3 Event table

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• 6.11 Photo mode

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• 6.12 Screen printout

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• 6.13 Remote inquiry

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• 6.14 Help

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• 6.15 Saving

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• 6.16 Printing labels

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• 6.17 Foot switch

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• 6.18 User log-in / log-out

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• 6.19 Quitting the application

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• 7. Operating the Leica CM3600

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• Check list

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• Switching the instrument on

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• Starting the software

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• Setting the chamber temperature

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• Specimen stages

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• 7.5.1 Inserting the specimen stage, orientable, with ball-joint

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• 7.5.2 Inserting the specimen stage, non-orientable

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• Knife

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• 7.6.1 Inserting standard knives

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• 7.6.2 Inserting the disposable blade holder with disposable blade

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• 7.6.3 Adjusting the knife angle

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• Setting the trimming parameters

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• Setting the sectioning parameters

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• 7.8.1 Sectioning the specimen

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• 7.8.2 Collecting the sections

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• Dehydrating the sections

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• 8. Cleaning and maintenance

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• 8.1 Cleaning

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• 8.1.2 Removing the microtome from the cryochamber

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• 8.2 Maintenance

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• 8.2.1 Oiling

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• 8.2.2 Defrosting

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• 9. Optional accessories

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• 9.1 Extraction system

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• 9.1.1 Design and function of the extraction system

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• 9.1.2 Exchanging the disposable bag

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• 9.2 Ordering information

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