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Leica CM3600 XP
Operating the Leica CM3600 XP
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7. Operating the Leica CM3600 XP
Note
To ensure proper handling of the Leica CM3600 XP as well as use of the specimen stages and the
specimen blocks themselves, we strongly recommend participating in Leica application training.
7.1 Check list
Note
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The checklist below provides an overview on how to successfully operate the Leica CM3600 XP.
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The exact procedure is described in the following chapters.
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We recommend that you make a copy of this checklist and attach it to an instrument surface where
it is clearly visible to ensure that all points of the list are observed.
Step Task
For the procedure, see:
1
Switch on the instrument.
p. 61 – 7.2 Switching the instrument on)
2
Start the software
p. 61 – 7.3 Starting the software)
3
Adjust the cryochamber temperature and
the sectioning temperature
p. 62 – 7.4 Setting the chamber temperature)
4
Insert the specimen stage
5
Insert the knife
6
Set the trimming value
p. 70 – 7.7 Setting the trimming parameters)
7
Change the knife
8
Set the sectioning parameters
p. 70 – 7.8 Setting the sectioning parameters)
9
Dehydrate the specimen
p. 71 – 7.9 Dehydrating the sections)
7.2 Switching the instrument on
Proceed as follows:
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Switch on the
main power switch
, see
p. 24 – 5.3 Port and switch panel)
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The refrigeration and control unit is activated.
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Switch on the computer and peripheral devices. For further information, please refer to the manual of
the PC.
7.3 Starting the software
Proceed as follows:
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Carry out the
Start and log-in procedure
, see
p. 28 – 6.1 Start and log-in procedure)
.
Note
If the Leica CM3600 XP had been completely switched off, an initialization procedure must be carried
out, see
