Leica DM LM User Manual

Cross-section diagram of DAS Mikroskop Leica OM LM
Reflected light path i
1 Lamphousing (12 V 100 W halogen lamp + or Xe/Hg lamp ' ), 2 Universal reflected light
illuminator
LU +, 31ntegrated magazine for 4* filter s, 4 Diffusing screen, 5 Fie ld diaphragm,
centerable, 6 Aperture diaphragm, centerable, 7 Polarizer*, w
ith /w ithout A compensator,
8 Reflectors or fluorescence filter systems (a = OF reflector*, b = BF reflector, c = Pol
Smith reflector *), 9 Interference contrast prism *, 10 Objective nosepiece, objecti ves +,
lOa Two-beam interference attachment Mireau design, lOb Two-beam interference
attachment
Michelson design,
11 Stage • with specimen, 12 Analyser*, 13 Tub e lens
system, 14 Deflecting prisms in the tube, 15 Eyepiece(s), graticule*
Transmitted light illumination*
16 12 V 100 W* light source, 17 Integ rateable filter, 18 Filter magazine * with 3* filter posi-
tions,
19 Field diaphragm, 20 Polarizer+*, 21 Slot for rotatable A and A/ 4 compensator,
22 Condenser disc +* with interference contrast prisms*, light rings* for darkfield/ ph ase
contrast, lens*, for 2. 5x objective, A and A/ 4 compensator*, 23 Condenser aperture
diaphragm,
24 Condenser lenses
+ var iou s possibilities; * not part of all conf igu rat io ns
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Brief instructions

Leica DM LM Specifications

General

Brand	Leica
Model	DM LM
Category	Microscope
Language	English

Summary

Reflected Light Techniques

Basic Brightfield Setting

Steps to set up basic brightfield for reflected light microscopy, including diaphragm and focus adjustments.

Reflected Light Polarization

Procedure for setting up polarization for reflected light, including polarizer and analyser adjustments.

ICR Reflected Light Interference Contrast

Instructions for setting up interference contrast in reflected light using specific objectives and prisms.

Reflected Light Darkfield

Method for achieving darkfield illumination in reflected light microscopy.

Reflected Light Fluorescence

Transmitted Light Techniques

Basic Brightfield Setting

Steps for setting up basic brightfield illumination for transmitted light microscopy.

Koehler Illumination

Procedure for setting up Koehler illumination for optimal transmitted light.

Contrasting Techniques for Colourless Specimens

Guidance on using darkfield and phase contrast for viewing colourless specimens.

Transmitted Light Setup and Accessories

Special DF Condenser

Instructions for setting up special darkfield condensers for transmitted light.

Transmitted Light Polarisation

Procedure for setting up transmitted light polarization, including analyser and polarizer.

Transmitted Light Interference Contrast ICT

Steps for setting up transmitted light interference contrast using prisms and compensators.

Lamp Replacement and Safety

Changing 12 V 100 W Halogen Lamps

Procedure and safety warnings for replacing halogen lamps.

Changing Hg and Xe Lamps

Procedure and safety warnings for replacing mercury and xenon lamps.