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Leica CM3050S User Manual

Leica CM3050S
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Leica CM3050S
Cryostat
Instructions for Use
English
Order No.: 14044380101 - Revision G
Always keep this manual with the instrument.
Read carefully before working with the instrument.
Version 2.0, Revision G - 11/2017

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Leica CM3050S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Specimen CoolingYes
Motorized SectioningYes
Vertical Specimen Stroke60 mm
Microtome TypeRotary microtome
Power Supply100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Specimen RetractionAutomatic
Specimen HolderUniversal specimen holder
Section Thickness Range0.5 µm to 100 µm

Summary

Safety Precautions

Safety Notes

Emphasizes observing all safety and caution notes throughout the chapter.

Integrated Safety Devices

Locking the Handwheel

Provides instructions on how to lock the handwheel for safe operation.

Centering the Handwheel Grip

Emergency Stop Function

Safety Instructions: Handling, Operation, and Installation

Transport and Installation Safety

Safety precautions for transporting and installing the cryostat.

Site Requirements

Electrical Connections Safety

Handling Microtome Knives/Blades

Knife Guard/Handwheel Lock Safety

Motorized Sectioning Safety

Infectious/Radioactive Material Safety

Disinfection and Cleaning Safety

Dry Microtome Display Message

Installation Procedures

Unpacking and Installation

Installing/Inserting Accessories

The Footswitch Connection

Prior to Switching On

Operation

Switching On and Fuses

Control Panel 1 Functions

Key Functions in Control Panel 1

Explains the purpose of each button on Control Panel 1.

Display Functions in Control Panel 1

Describes the information displayed on Control Panel 1.

DRY MICROTOME Display Message

Menu Functions: Parameter Settings

Status Display Interpretation

Refrigeration State, Section Thickness & Counters

Control Panel 2 Layout

Sectioning Mode Selection

Setting the Sectioning Window

Selecting Sectioning Speed

Emergency Stop Activation

Coarse Feed Key Functions

Trimming and Sectioning Modes

Setting Section Thickness

Daily Operation

Freezing Specimens (90° Prism)

Inserting Specimen Discs

Specimen Orientation

Knife Insertion for Trimming/Sectioning

Manual and Motorized Trimming/Sectioning

Finishing Work

Defrosting Options

Manual Chamber Defrost Cycle

Specimen Head Defrosting

Troubleshooting and Application Tips

Displayed Error Messages

Lists and explains error messages indicating instrument malfunctions.

Other Error Indications

Potential Problems, Causes, and Remedies

Disinfection, Cleaning, and Maintenance

Disinfection at Room Temperature

Removing/Reinstalling the Microtome

Reinstalling the Microtome

Installation (Height Adjustment)

Control Keys (Height Adjustment)

Troubleshooting (Height Adjustment)

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