Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual page 27

• Section thickness settings for trimming and sectioning can be selected and saved independently of
each other.
• Individually adjustable sectioning range on the specimen size (sectioning window).
• Important operating information is indicated on the front of the instrument:
1. trimming or section thickness,
2. specimen retraction (Retract),
3. emergency stop (E-stop),
4. hand-wheel/specimen head locking function (Lock),
5. section counter and section thickness totalizer with reset function.
• Programmable specimen retraction system for manual cutting mode with ON/OFF function
• Self-adjusting specimen retraction in motorized sectioning mode, speed dependent.
• Unique rocking mode function on the control panel for rapid trimming. Allows turning the hand-wheel
back and forth over a short distance without the need of deactivating the retraction. Each change in
the sense of rotation will be electronically detected and automatically converted into an advance or
retraction movement of the specimen, without compromising the ribboning of the sections.
• Motorized horizontal specimen head movement can be done in 2 ways:
1. Using the coarse feed buttons on the control panel in two speeds per direction in continuous
or in step feeding mode.
2. Using the ergonomically positioned and unique coarse feed wheel which can be personalized
by user selectable preferred turn direction.
• Visual/acoustic signals indicate the remaining feed and the front and rear travel limits.
• Efficient and rapid specimen exchange
1. by using the user programmable Memo position
2. the fast homing function of the object head within 13 +/- 2 seconds from front to rear position.
• Large top surface area allows placement of objects that require a flat surface.
• Optional removable top tray allows storage of sectioning tools and prevents items from falling.
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