Leica Biosystems VT1000 S - Manual (Page 21)

19 Leica VT1000 S - Vibrating-blade microtome
Adjusting the retraction
• In programming mode, press DISP to display the specimen retraction
menu.
• Display: "LO".
• Set specimen retraction between 1 and 999 µm via the -/+ button; or dis-
able by selecting "0".
• The selected value will be displayed in the FEED window.
• Press CLR to quit the menu function.
5.4 Adjusting the amplitude
• To obtain excellent sectioning results, the amplitude requires adjustment
according to the specimen type being sectioned.
5. Operation
1
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When adjusting the amplitude setting, do not remove the clamping screw, simply
loosen it.
The instrument is shipped with the amplitude set to 0.6 mm.
To this end:
• With a No. 2.5 Allen key loosen the clamping screw (1) and secure the
eccentric on the bottom with your finger.
Selectable amplitude positions are, from left to right:
0.2 mm; 0.4 mm; 0.6 mm; 0.8 mm; 1 mm.
• Slide the amplitude clamping screw to the desired amplitude position
and retighten.
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