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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.
• 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.