Leica Biosystems CM1950 - Manual (Page 44)

44 Instructions for Use V 1.5 RevF - 08/2014
8. Working with 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 (for the adjustable sequence of steps, see Chap. 7 "Instru-
ment Controls" - "Control panel field 2" ).
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 trimming thickness using the "+" or "-" button in control
panel field 2 (for the adjustable sequence of steps, see Chap. 7 "Instru-
ment Controls" - "Control panel field 2" ).
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.
Fig. 51
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.
Entering the trimming thickness
Fig. 50