Leica DMi8A - Instrument Information; Physical Setup; Computer Setup

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Instrument Information
Contrast Fields: Bright Field, Dark Field, Differential Interference Contrast, Polarizing-Contrast
Magnification: 5X, 10X, 20X, 50X, 100X
Focus Increments: .05 µm .1 µm, .7 µm, 1.5 µm, 5.0µ
Stages: 150 mm x 200 mm
Preparing the Machine
Physical Setup
1) Turn on the optical microscope then turn on the computer
a. The power switch is on the CTR advanced box
2) Wait a few moments for the DMi8A to self-align and go
through its boot-up sequence
Computer Setup
1) Double click on the LAS V4.7 computer icon
a. The icon is the Leica Application Suite as to which the
DMi8A connects to.
2) If you only see black or white on the live feed, adjust the light
intensity to see your sample.
a. Small knob on the left of the optical microscope
Figure:TheMainMenufortheOpticalMicroscope.Areasofinteresthavebeen
markedwithanarrow.
Figure:TheIconfortheLeica
ApplicationSuiteprogram.Thisicon
linkstothesoftwareforLeica’s