Leica MATS, User Manual

Before commissioning the Leica thermocontrol
system MATS, read the safety regulations on p. 4-7. 

Press the power switch (1). 

When you finish operating, turn off the power switch and
disconnect the plug of power supply cord. 

The thermoplate heating stage can be heated up to 50 °C.
The process value displayed at the control unit corresponds to
the temperature of the table surface. If the specimen in a petri
dish or on a slide glass indicates a lower temperature com-
pared to the displayed process value, adjust the set value to
obtain a proper specimen temperature. Otherwise, the spec-
imen could be damaged.

With stereomicroscopes it must be ensured that the
existing glass insert is removed from the base before the
heating stage is placed. Otherwise, the correct tempera-
ture is not guaranteed.

To adjust the temperature, press the Up/Down keys. When the
key is pushed for 1 sec or more, the indicated temperature
changes continuously. 2 seconds after above adjustment, the
temperature controller starts operating to obtain set tempera-
ture. 

Set the temperature control to the desired temperature using
the keys (2). 

Wait 10 minutes until the temperature of the thermoplate
stabilizes.

Switching on and off

Control of the 

Temperature

Setting the 

temperature

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Leica MATS – Operation