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Leica MICA User Manual

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Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH. User Manual, 11xxxxxx, revision 1.0, 2021-12-15
MICA
User Manual
From Eye to Insight
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Leica MICA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLeica
ModelMICA
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notes about this Manual

Text Symbols and Their Meanings

Explains the meaning of text symbols used in the manual for clarity and safety.

Function

Directives of the European Community (EU Directives)

Lists EU directives relevant to the microscope's safety and compatibility.

Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

Details prohibited uses and actions to avoid to prevent misuse and ensure safety.

Notes on Handling Laser Devices

Crucial safety precautions for operating the microscope's laser system.

Safety Notes

Important Information for Operators and Users

Outlines responsibilities for safe operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

General Safety Notes

Covers general safety compliance and standards for electrical and laser equipment.

Electrical Safety

Details electrical safety requirements and specifications for the instrument's supply unit.

Specifications of the Lasers Installed in the Supply Unit

Technical specifications for the lasers integrated into the supply unit.

Laser Safety

Essential safety measures and warnings related to the laser system, including handling precautions.

Transport and Storage

Transport

Provides instructions for shipping and moving the system and its accessory components.

Ambient Conditions

Specifies permitted temperature, humidity, and altitude for operation and storage.

Installation Location

Details environmental requirements for optimal installation and performance.

Disposal

Advises on proper disposal procedures and regulatory compliance.

Overview of the Instrument

Mica

Provides a general overview of the Mica instrument, its parts, and functions.

Status LED

Explains the different states and meanings of the instrument's status indicator LED.

Supply Unit

Describes the power supply unit, its connections, and operational controls.

Incubator

Information on the incubator's warm-up time and CO₂ supply for experiments.

Auto Immersion

Instructions for checking the water cap and specimen protector for auto immersion.

CORR objectives

Guidance on using CORR objectives within specified parameters.

Antivibration Table

Details the antivibration properties and storage features of the table.

Instrument Setup

Switching on

Guides the user through the initial power-on sequence and laser warm-up.

Notes on Handling the Instrument Hood

Safety instructions for safely opening and closing the instrument hood.

Operation

Starting the software

Instructions on how and when to launch the system software.

Software help

Explains how to access and utilize the built-in software help features.

Online Help

Details various methods for accessing the comprehensive online help documentation.

The User Interface

Describes the layout, tabs, and workflow of the software user interface.

Sample Definition

Guides on defining experiment parameters, project, and specimen details for optimization.

Sample Finder

Explains the function of the Sample Finder for locating specimen areas and generating overviews.

Live & Acquire

Introduces the Live & Acquire window for image acquisition and its controls.

Controls for Live & Acquire

Details the essential controls for navigation, objective selection, and illumination modes.

Fluorescence Setting

Instructions for configuring fluorescence settings and managing fluorophores.

Intelligent Imaging

Guides on adjusting acquisition parameters based on signal strengths for optimal imaging.

Tools

Lists utility functions that run once, not part of the main experiment workflow.

Experiment Settings

Explains how to configure settings for various experiment types like time-lapse and stacks.

Viewer

Describes how to select specimens and adjust image display contrast and viewing modes.

Results / Automatic Analysis

Covers the Review and Analysis sections for post-acquisition image processing and evaluation.

Process

Details various image processing tools for enhancement like Adjust, Noise Reduction, THUNDER, and Lightning.

Learn

Explains how to train the machine learning feature for structure detection and analysis.

Model Management

Describes creating new or opening existing models for machine learning training.

Annotation Tools

Explains image processing tools used for drawing examples in machine learning classes.

First Experiment

A step-by-step guide to performing the initial experiment on the microscope.

Care

Dust Cover

Advises on using the dust cover to protect the instrument and accessories from dust.

Cleaning

Provides guidelines for cleaning coated parts, optics, and avoiding damaging solvents.

EU-Declaration of Conformity

Hazardous Substance Marking Table

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