Instrument Specifications - Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual

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Instrument Components and Specifications
Rear view
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1 Magnet
2 Voltage selector switch with fuse
3 Main switch
4 Power supply
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Instrument specifications

Basic instrument with sectioning motor, separate control panel, programmable retraction with ON/OFF
selection, unique ergonomically positioned electronical lateral coarse feed wheel with user selectable
turn directions, without specimen orientation or additional accessories. 100-240/50-60Hz.
• Fully-Motorized Rotary Microtome with low-maintenance and backlash-free precision micrometer
feed system with step motor.
• Horizontal feed and vertical stroke mechanisms are based on cross roller bearings.
• The HistoCore AUTOCUT is primarily designed for motorized sectioning, but is also suitable for
manual sectioning applications.
• Smooth-running hand-wheel allows two manual sectioning modes: rocking mode and conventional
manual sectioning with full hand-wheel rotation, and 3 motorized sectioning modes: single,
continuous and step.
• The sectioning speed can be adjusted while motorized sectioning is in progress.
• The ergonomic handle of the safety handwheel can be centered while working motorized.
• The emergency stop button on the microtome front or E-stop function in optional foot stop will
interrupt motorized sectioning immediately in case of emergency.
• Two independent hand-wheel locking systems, plus one electronic brake after motorized usage,
ensure that the hand-wheel is safely locked.
• Unique operator-adjustable force balancing system with spring force compensation offers two
advantages:
1. Flexibility to adapt the spring force to different weights of specimen/clamps, eliminating the
risk of an object head dropping into the knife.
2. No need for a heavy counter balance in the hand-wheel.
• All important controls are located on the user friendly separate control panel with adjustable
inclination angle for ergonomic operation.
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5 Heat sink
6 Motor protection fuse
7 Connecting cable for control panel
8 Connecting jack for foot switch or dummy plug
9 Connection for service
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