Leica Biosystems RM2265 - Manual (Page 29)

27 Leica RM2265
5. Operation
Configuring the retraction settings
• To call up the retraction settings, press the MENU MODE and CLEAR
buttons simultaneously.
• The current set value is displayed as a three-digit number in the four-
digit display (e.g. "025" = 25 µm).
• Select the desired retraction value.
The retraction value can be adjusted in increments of 5 µm to a maximum
of 100 µm using the - buttons on the control panel.
• To exit the retraction settings, press MENU MODE.
A retraction movement takes place by the newly selected value after
each section.
• While the specimen is in retraction, the yellow LED on the RETRACT
display (4) lights up.
+
or
4
Specimen retraction
To prevent damage to the blade and specimen, the specimen is moved away
from the blade during the return motion to the upper home position.
In motorized sectioning mode, the retraction depends on the setting of the
sectioning speed.
In manual mode, the retraction value can be selected in 5 µm increments
between 5 and 100 µm. Specimen retraction is set to 10 µm at the factory.
The specimen retraction can also be deactivated for the manual and motor-
ized operation if required.
The selected setting is maintained when the instrument is turned off.