Leica Biosystems SP2600 - Manual (Page 30)

30 Supplementary instruction manual V 1.2 – 07/2002
5.5 Clamping specimen
For a detailed overview of the clamping systems available, please
refer to chapter, 5.4, page 29.
5.5.1 Installing the base plates in the basic instrument
For detailed instructions on how to install the base plates in the
basic instrument, please refer to chapters 5.5/5.5.1, pages 38/39 of
the Leica SM2500 instruction manual.
When working with the Leica SP2600 ultramilling attachment, al-
ways insert the eccentric ring prior to installing the base plates.
The eccentric ring blocks the specimen orientation mechanism
thus providing enhanced stability during milling.
For details on how to insert the eccentric ring, please refer to
chapter 5.5/5.5.1, page 39 of the Leica SM2500 instruction manual.
5.5.2 Clamping the specimen holders in the base plate with dove tail guide
For detailed instructions on how to clamp the specimen clamp 44 x
58 mm and/or the round specimen holder in the base plate with
dovetail guide as well as on how to clamp specimens in these
specimen holders, please refer to chapter 5.5.4 ‘Mounting speci-
men holders onto the base plate with dovetail guide’, pages 42 - 44
of the Leica SM2500 instruction manual.
5. Operation