Leica Biosystems RM2255 - Manual (Page 32)

30 Instructions for Use, V 1.8 RevC – 07/2013
Motorized sectioning
In motorized operation, you can choose between three operating modes:
CONT = continuous stroke
SINGLE = single stroke
STEP = step stroke.
CONT (continuous stroke) operating mode
• Select CONT operating mode.
After beginning the sectioning process, sectioning continues until the pro-
cess is stopped by pressing RUN/STOP or ENABLE.
The specimen then stops automatically in the next upper end position of
the vertical stroke.
SINGLE (single stroke) operating mode
• Select SINGLE operating mode.
After starting sectioning, a single sectioning stroke is completed.
The specimen then stops automatically in the upper end position of the
vertical stroke.
5. Operation
and
STEP (step stroke) operating mode
• Select STEP (step stroke) operating mode.
After starting the sectioning process, the specimen is moved as long as the
keys are held depressed (or as long as the foot pedal is pressed).
If the buttons or the foot switch are released, the specimen stops automati-
cally.
In motorized sectioning mode, the sectioning process can be started and stopped with
the foot switch (optional accessory) instead of the RUN/STOP and ENABLE buttons.
For additional information, refer to the "Foot switches" section.