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Leica RM 2155 Rotary Microtome
8. Operation
8.2.8 Foot switch
The foot switch is operational only if the foot
switch adapter is connected to the microtome.
Sectioning is started and stopped with the foot switch.
In addition, the foot switch incorporates a function
which is similar to the emergency-stop function.
Select the desired sectioning mode 1 or 2 on the
control panel
(Fig. 18)
.
Sectioning mode 1 - Single stroke
Press the foot switch once to start sectioning.
The specimen will stop automatically after each
section in the
upper limit
.
Sectioning mode 2 - Continuous stroke
Press the foot switch once to start sectioning.
If the foot switch is held down for more than
half a second the specimen will stop in the
next upper limit of stroke.
To stop, press the foot switch again.
The specimen will stop in the next
upper limit
.
How to activate the emergency-stop function
Press the foot switch strongly to activate the
emer-
gency-stop function
.
Sectioning will be stopped immediately.
E-STOP
(red) on the control panel
(Fig. 19)
illuminates
while the foot switch is depressed.
To continue, reselect a sectioning mode and start
sectioning with the foot switch.
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