Leica Microsystems - VT1200 S
Fully automated vibrating blade microtome
To achieve sections of the highest quality that retain viable cells on the section surface, the vertical deflection of the blade can be measured by Leica’s Vibrocheck™ measurement device and minimised with the innovative blade holder.
The instrument was designed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Peter Jonas and his group at the Physiology Department, Freiburg Germany.
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Features of VT1200 S
Protects delicate specimens Minimal vertical deflection protects delicate specimens during sectioning and results in more viable cells on the section surface.
Unique sectioning preferences Semi and fully automated cutting modes accommodate many user’s unique sectioning preferences.
Double edged razor injector Blade holder for double edged razor, injector or sapphire blades supports safer blade handling. A second blade holder helps to avoid contamination of specimens.
Built-in software Built-in software remembers individual operational parameter settings for up to 8 users.
Magnetic specimen holders Magnetic specimen holders support easy specimen handling and reproducible orientation.
General Specifications
| Depth | 600 mm (Basic instrument without control unit) |
| Max. Specimen Size | 33 x 50 mm |
| Height | 230 mm (Basic instrument without control unit) |
| Microtome Type | Vibrating |
| Sectioning Speed | 0.01 to 1.5 mm/s |
| Width | 250 mm (Basic instrument without control unit) |
| Power Requirements | 100 V–240 V, 50/60Hz |
| Peak Power | 35 VA |
| Weight | 56 kg (Basic instrument without control unit) |
Additional Specifications
Cutting frequency (± 10%): 85 Hz (± 10%)
Amplitude: from 0–3 mm, in 0.05 mm increments
Return speed (± 10%): 1 – 5 mm/s, in 0.5 mm increments
Total vertical specimen stroke: 20 mm (motorized)
Cutting range: 45 mm (adjustable)
Maximum specimen size:
With standard blade holder: 33 x 50 mm
Specimen orientation, rotating: 360°
Specimen plate, swiveling: 0–10°
Section thickness adjustment: manual in 1 Μm increments or automatic max. 1000 Μm
Cutting window: 0.5 mm–45 mm
Specimen retraction: 0–100 Μm (adjustable, can be deactivated)