Optional Accessories; Specimen Clamps And Holders - Leica RM2145 Instruction Manual

12.

Optional accessories

All specimen clamps can be used in combi-
nation with both the orienting and non-orient-
ing specimen clamping system.
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12.1 Specimen clamps and holders

12.1.1 Standard specimen clamp
The standard specimen clamp is available in two sizes:
40 x 40 mm and 50 x 55 mm.
It is designed for direct clamping of rectangular blocks.
In addition, it accommodates the foil clamps.
• Turn the knurled knob (1) counterclockwise to move
the movable jaw (2) downward.
• Mount the sample as required.
• Turn the knurled knob (1) clockwise to move the
movable jaw (2) upward against the fixed jaw to se-
curely clamp the sample.
12.1.2 Vee insert
The vee insert is mounted in the hole provided in the
lower movable jaw of the standard specimen clamp.
This enables to clamp round specimens in the stan-
dard specimen clamp.
• Turn the knurled knob (1) counterclockwise to move
the movable jaw (2) downward.
• Insert the pin (3) of the vee insert (4) in the hole (5)
of the lower jaw (2).
• Mount the sample as required.
• Turn the knurled knob (1) clockwise to move the
movable jaw (2) with the vee insert (4) upward
against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the sample.
12.1.3 Universal cassette clamp
The universal cassette clamp (UCC) is designed to for
horizontal or vertical clamping of all kinds of commer-
cial cassettes.
• Pull the lever (3) to the front.
• Mount the cassette horizontally or vertically as re-
quired.
• Release the lever (3) to secure the cassette in posi-
tion.
Instruction manual V3.2 – 02/2002