6.6.2
Starting the preparation process
1.
Make sure that the splash ring is in place.
2.
If needed, press
Back
until the
Main menu
screen is shown.
3.
Select
Struers methods
in the
Main menu
.
4.
Select
Automatic preparation
.
5.
Select the
Struers Methods
menu.
6.
Select the method you wish to use.
7.
Place the required preparation surface on the MD-Disc.
8.
Insert the specimen holder into the coupling.
9.
Close the cover of the machine.
10. Press the
Start
button.
Recirculation (option)
The recirculation pump starts automatically when the process is started.
The preparation process
The display shows the status of the process as shown in
this example.
The green bar denotes the step currently running.
A Surface
B Suspension
C Lubricant
D Time/
µ
. The time shown in the green bar is the time
remaining.
6.6.3
Stopping the preparation process
The process stops automatically when the set time has elapsed.
If needed, you can stop the process earlier.
Stopping the machine
•
Press the
Stop
button.
The process is paused.
To stop the process completely:
•
Press the
Stop
button again
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