Leica CM1950 User Manual
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Leica CM1950 Cryostat
8.
Working with the Instrument
Entering the trimming thickness
To switch from a trimming section thickness for research applica-
tions (1-600 μm) to a thickness for clinical applications (10, 20,
30 or 40 μm), press and hold down the TRIM/SECT key while
switching on the instrument.
tions (1-600 μm) to a thickness for clinical applications (10, 20,
30 or 40 μm), press and hold down the TRIM/SECT key while
switching on the instrument.
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Press the TRIM/SECT button. TRIM mode is active if the LED at the top
right is illuminated.
right is illuminated.
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Set the desired trimming thickness using the "+" or "-" button in control
panel field 2. (Refer to page 32 for adjustable sequence of steps)
panel field 2. (Refer to page 32 for adjustable sequence of steps)
Entering the section thickness
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Press the TRIM/SECT button. SECT mode is active if the LED at the bot-
tom right is illuminated.
tom right is illuminated.
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Set the desired section thickness using the "+" or "-" button in control
panel field 2. (Refer to page 32 for adjustable sequence of steps)
panel field 2. (Refer to page 32 for adjustable sequence of steps)
Switching the retraction on or off in manual sectioning mode
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Press the TRIM/SECT button for approx. 3 sec. The LED in control panel
field 2 displays on
field 2 displays on
or oFF
.
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You can switch by pressing the "+" or "-" button.
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"Retraction on" means a specimen retraction of 20 μm in manual mode.
During motorized sectioning, the retraction value is speed-
dependent and cannot be changed by the user.
dependent and cannot be changed by the user.