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Leica M-Series User Manual

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Leica M-Series
Stereo-
microscopes
User Manual
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Leica M-Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeStereo Microscope
ApplicationResearch, Industrial
IlluminationLED, Halogen
Objective Turret5 positions
Eyepiece10x, 20x

Summary

Safety and Handling

General Safety Directions

Read and understand the user manual and safety notes before operating the instrument.

Permitted and Prohibited Uses

Defines appropriate applications and specifies uses that can lead to injury or damage.

Usage Environment and ESD Protection

Specifies suitable environments and ESD precautions for operating the stereomicroscopes.

Safety Regulations and Warnings

Electrical Safety Precautions

Details safety rules for electrically operated items, power cables, and grid voltage.

Handling Liquids and Cables Safely

Provides guidance on handling liquids and positioning cables to prevent hazards.

Symbol Meanings and Legal Requirements

Explains safety symbols used in the manual and notes legal compliance requirements.

Stereomicroscope Overview

Standard Outfit Controls and Functions

Describes the standard outfit's controls, including magnification changer, focusing, and eyepieces.

Key Components

Identifies and explains essential parts like objectives, binocular tubes, and ErgoTubeā„¢.

Quick Start Guide

Initial Setup Checklist

Summarizes the sequence of operations for setting up and using the stereomicroscope.

Basic Adjustments

Guides users through key adjustments like interpupillary distance, dioptric settings, and focusing.

Ergonomic Use

Viewing Height and Angle Optimization

Focuses on comfortable viewing height, angle, and interpupillary distance for user comfort.

Eyepoint and Eyecup Adjustment

Explains how to find the correct eyepoint and adjust eyecups for optimal viewing.

Magnification Control

Magnification Changer Operation

Details how to operate the magnification changer, including ratchet steps and scales.

Scales and Ratchet Steps

Provides information on magnification factors and fields of view for different models.

Focusing and Working Distance

Focusing Drive Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the focusing drive's resistance and achieve sharp focus.

Setting Working Distance

Details how to set the working distance to obtain a sharp picture.

Carriers and Observation Modes

Microscope Carrier Types

Describes the standard and AX microscope carriers for different observation types.

Stereoscopic and Axial Observation

Explains how to use the microscope carrier for stereoscopic and axial viewing.

Dioptric Settings and Parfocality

Guides on adjusting dioptric settings for parfocal image sharpness across magnifications.

Initial Setup and Calibration

User Setup Preparations

Steps before initial use, including illumination, interpupillary distance, and eyecups.

Focusing Test Object

Procedure for focusing on a test object using the coarse and fine drives.

Dioptric Adjustment

Detailed steps for adjusting dioptric settings for each eyepiece.

Parfocality Inspection

Checks if the image remains sharp during magnification changes after adjustments.

Working with the Stereomicroscope

Comfortable Working Posture

Advice on setting up the workplace and maintaining a comfortable posture for extended use.

Tips for Object Study

Provides tips for efficient object study, including starting with low magnification and parfocality.

Basic Outfit Assembly

Components Overview

Lists and illustrates the key components of the basic stereomicroscope outfit.

Spacer Rings

Objective Compatibility

Explains the use of spacer rings for attaching objectives and their impact on magnification.

Objective Combinations

Compatibility Chart

A compatibility table showing which objectives can be used with different microscope models.

Assembly: Component Installation

Column to Base Attachment

Instructions for fitting the side-faced column to incident and transmitted-light bases.

Microscope Carrier Fitting

Details how to fit the standard and AX microscope carriers to the drive housing.

Component Installation Details

Mounting Optics and Tubes

Guides on attaching optics carriers, binocular tubes, and eyepieces to the microscope.

Objective Mounting and Scales

Instructions for screwing on objectives and applying magnification scales.

Graticules and Stands

Graticule Fitting

How to fit graticules into eyepieces for measuring and counting applications.

Transmitted-Light Stand Setup

Steps for assembling the transmitted-light stand, fitting bulbs, and using filters.

Transmitted-Light Stand Operation

Fuse Management and Light Selection

Details fuse changes and switching between transmitted and incident light modes.

Transformer Operation and Brightness Control

Instructions for operating the transformer and adjusting light brightness.

Stand Assembly

Bright and Dark Field Stand Assembly

Assembly steps for the transmitted-light stand with bright/dark field illumination.

Swinging-Arm Stand ESD Assembly

Guides on assembling the swinging-arm stand, including safety ring and cross-member.

Stand Adjustment Options

Adjusting Instrument Position

Details adjustments for tilting, working distance, sideways movement, and overhang.

Focusing Drive Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the ease of movement for the focusing knobs.

Stand Mounting

Table-Clamp and Swinging-Arm Stands

Instructions for mounting table-clamp and large swinging-arm stands to a column.

Drive Housing and Carrier Mounting

Steps for attaching drive housings and microscope carriers to arms and columns.

Further Stand Adjustments

Tilting and Working Distance Adjustments

Guides on adjusting the instrument's tilt and working distance.

Movement and Overhang Adjustments

Details on adjusting sideways movement and overhang of the stand components.

Illuminators: Transformers

Regulating Transformer Overview

Describes the regulating transformer, its connections, voltage selector, and power switch.

Transformer Operation and Safety

Instructions for operating the transformer, switching on/off, and safety guidelines.

Illuminators: Light Sources

Step Transformer and Fuse Management

Details the step transformer, its voltage settings, and how to change fuses.

Leica L2 Cold Light Source

Information on the L2 cold-light source, its mounting, and adapter usage.

Illuminators: Lamps and Guides

Fibre-Optic Light Guide Installation

Instructions for attaching the fibre-optic light guide clamp and aligning the light spot.

Incident Lamp Setup (6V/10W, 25W)

Guides on assembling and connecting 6V/10W and 25W incident lamps.

Cold Light Source Leica CLS Series

Overview of the CLS series for high light intensity and its accessories.

Illuminator Lamp Handling

Bulb Replacement Procedure

Steps for safely changing a lamp bulb, including safety warnings.

Lamp Operation and Adjustment

Instructions for operating the lamp, adjusting brightness, and aligning the light spot.

Illuminators: 6V/20W Lamp

6V/20W Incident Lamp Setup

Assembly and operation of the 6V/20W incident lamp, including filter use.

Illuminating the Object

Guidance on positioning the lamp and adjusting the condenser lens for optimal illumination.

6V/20W Lamp Fine Tuning

Centering the Bulb for Uniform Light

Procedure for centering the bulb after replacement to ensure uniform lighting.

Bulb Replacement Safety

Detailed steps and safety warnings for changing the 6V/20W bulb.

Specialized Illuminators

Coaxial Illuminator

Use of the coaxial illuminator for flat, highly-reflecting objects and its mounting.

Near-Vertical Illuminator

Application of the near-vertical illuminator for observing depressions and cavities.

Accessories: Tubes and Diaphragms

Fitting Accessory Tubes

General procedure for fitting accessory tubes like drawing tubes to the optics carrier.

Double-Iris Diaphragm

How to fit and use the double-iris diaphragm to control depth of field and brightness.

Drawing and Discussion Tubes

Usage instructions for drawing tubes for sketching and discussion tubes for observation.

Accessories: Imaging Systems

Video/Phototube Compatibility

Diagram showing compatibility of various cameras and housings with phototubes.

Video and Phototubes

HD Phototube Installation

Steps for fitting the Video/Phototube HD and its switchover mechanism.

Light Partitioning for Observation/Documentation

Explanation of how light is distributed between eyepieces and phototubes.

Trinocular Phototube Setup

Instructions for fitting the trinocular phototube and its light partition settings.

Advanced Phototube Usage

Trinocular Phototube 100% Light

Details on fitting and light partitioning for the 100% trinocular phototube.

HU and A Phototube Operation

Instructions for using the HU and A type video/phototubes.

Specialized Accessories and Stages

Vertical/Oblique Observation Attachment

Use of the attachment for observing objects from above and at an angle.

Stage Types and Usage

Describes gliding and cup stages, and their use with transmitted/incident light.

Polarization Setup

Information on using polarization stages for studying double-refracting materials.

Troubleshooting and Notes

Common Operational Issues

Addresses issues like shadowed fields, focus drift, and electrical faults.

Image Quality Problems

Solutions for dark images, poor TV/photo quality, and color casts in photographs.

Instrument Care and Cleaning

Protecting the Instrument

General advice on protecting the microscope from environmental factors and misuse.

Dust and Dirt Management

Methods for removing dust and dirt from the microscope and its components.

Cleaning Polymer Components Safely

Guidelines for cleaning polymer parts using appropriate agents and techniques.

Magnification and Field Calculations

Calculating Total Magnification

Formula and example for calculating total magnification of the microscope.

Determining Field Diameter

Formula and example for calculating the diameter of the field of view.

Optical Data Tables

Leica MS5 and MZ6 Optical Data

Provides optical data including total magnification and field diameter for MS5 and MZ6 models.

Leica MZ75 and MZ95 Optical Data

Contains optical data for MZ75 and MZ95 models, detailing magnification and field diameter.

Leica MZ125 and MZAPO Optical Data

Presents optical data for MZ125 and MZAPO models, including magnification and field diameter.

Instrument Dimensions

Leica MS5 Dimensions

Illustrates dimensional diagrams for the Leica MS5 microscope with different stands.

Leica MZ6 Dimensions

Shows dimensional drawings for the Leica MZ6 microscope with various stand configurations.

Leica MZ75 Dimensions

Provides dimensional diagrams for the Leica MZ75 microscope, detailing sizes with different stands.

Leica MZ95 Dimensions

Illustrates dimensional data for the Leica MZ95 microscope in various stand setups.

Leica MZ125 Dimensions

Presents dimensional drawings for the Leica MZ125 microscope with large incident and transmitted stands.

Leica MZAPO Dimensions

Shows dimensional diagrams for the Leica MZAPO microscope with incident and transmitted stands.

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