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Version 6.9, Revision H
Operating the Leica CM3600 XP
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7.4 Setting the chamber temperature
Proceed as follows:
• Open the Parameter setting window in the software and adjust the cryochamber temperature to the
target value, see (
→
p. 38 – 6.5.1 Parameter settings) .
7.5 Specimen stages
This chapter provides instructions on how to insert the specimen stages.
There are three different types of specimen stages:
Fig. 61
Fig. 62
Fig. 63
• Specimen holder, orientable, with separate
ball-and-socket joint (
→
Fig. 61)
• Specimen stage, orientable, with integrated ball-
and-socket joint ( → Fig. 62)
• Specimen stage, non-orientable (
→
Fig. 63)
When inserting the specimen stages, bear in mind the following:
• Prior to sectioning, it is important to ensure that the specimen temperature has adjusted to the set
sectioning temperature (approx. -20 °C).
• To place the frozen specimen (including the specimen stage) onto the sledge, the knife holder must
first be moved into its upper end position, see (
→
p. 33 – 6.4.5 Knife movement) .
Since there is a considerable risk of injury when inserting the specimen stage/block, please observe the
following safety measures: