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Leica DM RE User Manual

Leica DM RE
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Leica DM RE Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeUpright Microscope
FocusingCoaxial coarse and fine focusing
Optical SystemInfinity-corrected optics
CondenserAbbe condenser
IlluminationHalogen illumination
Eyepieces10x
StageMechanical stage
Objective LensesVarious objectives available (Plan, Achromat, etc.)

Summary

Assembly/General information

Unpacking and Installation

Instructions for unpacking, assembly tools, and choosing an installation site.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety instructions for handling and setup.

Mains Voltage and Electrical Safety

Setting mains voltage and electric safety

Guidance on setting voltage and electrical safety measures.

Fuses and Light Sources

Retrofitting light sources

Instructions for mounting deviating mirrors and lamp housings.

Lamp Maintenance and Spare Parts

Lamphousing lamp replacement

Instructions for changing halogen lamps in Lamphousing 106 and 106 z.

Gas Discharge Lamp Safety and Handling

Safety Warnings for Hg and Xe lamps

Critical safety information for handling Hg and Xe lamps, including explosion risk.

Lamp handling precautions

Advice on switching frequency, burner burn-in, and record keeping.

Gas Discharge Lamp Installation Procedures

Safety during Xe burner assembly

Emphasizes wearing safety clothing when assembling Xe burners due to explosion risk.

Gas Discharge Lamp Installation and Adjustments

Burner insertion guidelines

Proper insertion of burners, noting lettering orientation and seal points.

Specimen Stages Overview

Mechanical stages* no. 1187 and 1189

Specifications and features of mechanical stages 1187 and 1189.

Specimen Stage Handling and Transit Protection

Transit protection for fixed stage

Instructions for removing transit protection foam blocks from fixed stages.

Handling interchangeable stages

Procedures for assembling and clamping interchangeable stages.

Universal Condenser Types

Incident Light Reflectors and Filter Systems

Incident light reflectors*/fluorescence filter systems*

How to insert filter systems or reflectors into the incident light turret.

Incident Light Illumination Setup

Retrofitting the incident light axis*

Components and steps for retrofitting the incident light axis.

Incident Light Axis Retrofitting Procedure

Retrofitting incident light axis steps

Detailed steps for removing components and installing the incident light module.

Safety warnings for retrofitting

Warnings regarding storing components and protecting optics from dust.

Diaphragm Modules Overview

Diaphragm module HC F

Description and main applications of the HC F diaphragm module.

Diaphragm module HC RF

Description and main applications of the HC RF diaphragm module.

Diaphragm Module Installation and Adjustment

Objective Prisms for Interference Contrast

Objective prisms* for ICT/ICR

Information on changing objective prisms and their configurations.

Transmitted Light Polarizers

Transmitted light polarizers* usage

How to place or insert the polarizer for polarization contrast.

Reflected Light Polarizers

Reflected light polarizers* types

Details on different types of reflected light polarizers.

POL Filter System and Analysers

Leica DM RD HC Phototube

Leica DM RD HC Phototube Description

Description of the DM RD HC phototube as an automatic camera system.

Objective Specifications and Types

Objective Types and Performance Criteria

Objective Classifications and Aperture Effects

Microscope Operation: Switching On and Tube Optics

Switching on the microscope

Steps for turning on the microscope, setting selector switch, and adjusting brightness.

Microscope Operation: Analyzer, Reflector, and Specimen

Mechanical Stage Operation

Mechanical stages setup

Individual setting of specimen clamp for Stage no. 1187 and 1189.

x-y drive adjustment

How to adjust the x-y drive for specimen positioning.

Stage Clamp and Mechanical Focusing

Stage clamp adjustment

Instructions for loosening and adjusting the stage clamp for height setting.

Mechanical focusing drive

How to use the mechanical dual knob drive for focusing.

Motorized Focusing System

Motorized focusing operation

Instructions and cautions for using the motorized focus system.

Switching on and focusing controls

Steps for turning on the microscope and overview of motorized focusing controls.

Motorized Stage Height Adjustment and Stepwidths

Stage height adjustment by keystroke

Adjusting stage height using keystrokes and thresholds.

Stepwidths and focusing wheel settings

Setting stepwidths for fine focusing and using the focusing wheel.

Motorized Focusing Thresholds and Coded Nosepiece

Setting and deleting z thresholds

How to set and delete upper and lower stage height thresholds.

Coded objective nosepiece features

How the coded nosepiece stores parameters for each objective.

Coded Nosepiece Operation and Display Features

Coded nosepiece operation

How the coded nosepiece automatically calls up data and stores settings.

Display Modes and Collision Protection

Collision and overload protection

How the system protects against collisions and overloads.

Parfocality and Objective Focus Offset Storage

Parfocality definition and achievement

Achieving perfect parfocality with mechanical and motor focus systems.

Objective focus offset storage information

Important information and cautions before storing objective focus offsets.

Storing Objective Focus Offsets and Magnifications

Storing objective focus offsets procedure

Procedure for storing focus offsets using a specimen and calibration keys.

Storing objective magnifications

How to store objective magnification values during calibration.

Objective Handling and Centration

Objective centration procedures

Procedures for centering objectives for polarized light microscopy.

Objective Centration Methods

Objective centration methods

Two methods (I and II) for centering objectives accurately.

Transmitted Light Lamphousing Setup

Transmitted light lamphousing 106 setup

Steps for setting up transmitted light lamphousing 106 for illumination.

Brightfield and Koehler illumination setup

Setting up condensers and diaphragms for brightfield and Koehler illumination.

Brightfield and Koehler Illumination Adjustment

Brightfield and Koehler illumination adjustment

Adjusting condenser stops, diaphragms, and discs for brightfield.

Phase Contrast Illumination and Troubleshooting

Phase contrast illumination setup

Using phase contrast objectives and setting up illumination.

Phase Contrast Centration and Bertrand Lens Use

Phase contrast centration procedure

Centering light rings and phase rings for optimal phase contrast.

Transmitted Light Darkfield Illumination

Darkfield with UCE, UCR, UCPR condensers

Setting up darkfield illumination with these condensers.

Darkfield with special darkfield condenser

Using special darkfield condensers for improved darkfield imaging.

Transmitted Light Polarization Setup

Transmitted light polarization adjustment

Adjusting light source, diaphragms, and condenser for polarization.

Crossing the polarizers procedure

Step-by-step guide to crossing polarizers for accurate polarization contrast.

Polarizer Settings and Crossed Polarizers

Polarizer settings and index adjustment

Details on index adjustment for IC/P polarizer and Analyser 360.

Crossed polarizers method

Accurate method using Bertrand lens or auxiliary telescope to cross polarizers.

Polarizer Alignment and Polarization Examinations

Polarizer alignment and checks

Ensuring cleanliness and accuracy of polarizers and condensers.

Polarization examinations

Observing polarization effects and identifying birefringence.

Birefringent Object Rotation and Examinations

Birefringent object rotation effects

How object brightness changes with stage rotation and identifying extinction positions.

Crossed polarizers examinations

Observing polarization effects and identifying birefringence.

Compensators for Quantitative Measurements

Compensators for quantitative measurements

Using adjustable compensators for exact phase difference measurements.

Conoscopy Observation and Microscope Setup

Determination of Optical Character

ICT Interference Contrast Setup

ICT transmitted light interference contrast

Essential steps for perfect ICT quality, including crossed polarizers.

ICT Contrast Adjustment and Prism Alignment

Objectives for ICT and Contrast Setting

Light Source Adjustment Principles and Safety

Safety warnings for Hg and Xe lamps

Critical safety warnings for Hg and Xe lamps regarding explosion risk.

Lamp Adjustment Procedures

Filter Cubes and Diaphragm Module HC F

Fluorescence Setup and Light Trap Usage

Incident Light Brightfield Setup

Incident light brightfield setup

Setting up illumination for incident light brightfield microscopy.

Field and Aperture Diaphragm Settings

Incident Light Darkfield and Oblique Light

Incident light darkfield requirements

Requirements and setup for incident light darkfield illumination.

ICT Contrast Adjustment and Polarizer Settings

ICT contrast adjustment procedure

Optimizing contrast with prism turret, aperture diaphragm, and compensators.

Polarizer settings for ICT

Setting polarizers and analyzers for transmitted light interference contrast.

Quantitative Interference Attachments

Polarizer Settings and Examinations

Calibration for Linear Measurements

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Procedures and Technical Service

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