Mode Of Operation - Leica CM3600 XP Instruction Manual

6.4.9 Mode of operation

Leica CM3600 XP – Cryomacrotome
To be able to work with the instrument, after completion of the start and
log-in procedure the microtome must be initialized. For further informa-
tion, refer to chapter 6.3.
Buttons prior to initialization
Buttons after initialization
INIT button
Clicking on INIT opens the 'Initialization' window. For further information,
refer to chapter 6.3. Prior to initialization, the button blinks in yellow color.
After the initialization procedure has been completed, the color of the
INIT button will change from yellow to green. After a few seconds, the
caption on the button will change from INIT to AUTOMATIC.
AUTOMATIC button
Clicking on this button switches the instrument to automatic mode. When
activated, the button will light up in green.
MANUAL button
Clicking on this button switches the instrument to manual mode. When
activated, the button will light up in green.
START/STOP button
This button can only be activated in automatic mode, where it starts or
stops the sectioning program. When activated the START/STOP and
AUTOMATIC buttons will light up in green.
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