Leica CM1950 manual Entering the trimming thickness

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.

•Press the TRIM/SECT button. TRIM mode is active if the LED at the top right is illuminated.

•Set the desired trimming thickness using the "+" or "-" button in control panel field 2. (Refer to page 32 for adjustable sequence of steps)

Entering the section thickness

•Press the TRIM/SECT button. SECT mode is active if the LED at the bot- tom right is illuminated.

•Set the desired section thickness using the "+" or "-" button in control panel field 2. (Refer to page 32 for adjustable sequence of steps)

Switching the retraction on or off in manual sectioning mode

•Press the TRIM/SECT button for approx. 3 sec. The LED in control panel

field 2 displays on or oFF .

•You can switch by pressing the "+" or "-" button.

•"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.

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