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6
Microtome operation
6.1
Semi-automatic sectioning mode
When Galileo Series 2 is in UNLOCKED
position, it is possible to section in semi-automatic mode.
In UNLOCKED
mode, the motor for automatic movement is deactivated and the specimen holder can be manually moved using the
handwheel. The horizontal feed is carried out by the automatic feed system.
In semi-automatic mode it is possible to select
Sectioning
or
Trimming
and set up the respective thickness values from Remote
control or Local board.
Galileo semi-automatic mode foresees two cutting modes:
-
Standard cutting, with a complete rotary movement of handwheel
-
Swinging sectioning, with a vertical stroke of the handwheel
Press the
button from control panel to quickly bring the specimen holder to the desired position.
Using a unique button for approaching and one for the retraction, it is possible to adjust their spees in two steps: the first is slower and
the second more fast.
Press the
button to toggle from UNLOCKED
to LOCKED
mode and vice versa. In LOCKED
mode the movement is
locked by an electro-mechanic system that puts the in safe the microtome, disabling both manual and automatic movement.
6.2
Semi-Automatic sectioning with Remote control
To start microtome movement and accomplish a semi-automatic sectioning with Remote control, press
for manual sectioning.
Unlock the handwheel and start sectioning.
Using the Remote control is also possible to select between
Sectioning
or
Trimming
and to set up thickness values pressing
and
.
Stop always at the end of vertical stroke: the specimen holder is mechanically locked at the highest stroke point and the microtome
toggle to LOCKED
mode. Remote control display shows
Stop
writing upper speed value.
ATTENTION
For safety reasons, in case of inactivity for 30 minutes in UNLOCKED
mode, the microtome automatically switches on the
electromechanical movement lock and toggles to LOCKED
mode
ATTENTION
For safety reasons, in case of inactivity for 30 minutes in UNLOCKED
mode, the microtome automatically switches on the
electromechanical movement lock and toggles to LOCKED
mode.
