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Leica M series 

User Manual 

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The first step is to connect the focusing column 
of the M series to the corresponding base.

Tools used

 

Allen key, 3 mm

Assembling the column adapter

1.  Remove the three screws provided from the 

column.

2.  Install the base on the column using the 

three screws.

Tip: Place the column on the edge of a table to 
attach the base and have another person help 
you.

Base and Focusing Column

Summary of Contents for M60 B

Page 1: ...Living up to Life Leica M60 B Leica M80 B User Manual...

Page 2: ...ons in whole or in part by print photocopy microfilm or other method including electronic systems is not allowed without express written permission from Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH The instructions co...

Page 3: ...manufacturer assumes no liabil ity for damage caused by or any risks arising from using the microscope for other purposes than those for which they are intended or not using them within the speci fica...

Page 4: ...ffer other accesso ries for use in clean rooms The cleaning of glass surfaces and objec tives in particular should be carried out exclusively as outlined in the brochure Cleaning of Microscope Optics...

Page 5: ...t sources etc Please read the User Manual and the safety instructions from the supplier Before installing operating or using the instru ments read the user manuals listed above In particular please fo...

Page 6: ...truments Danger due to hot surface This symbol warns against touching hot surfaces e g those of light bulbs Important information This symbol indicates additional infor mation or explanations that are...

Page 7: ...ts and accessories described in thisUserManualhavebeentestedforsafetyand potential hazards The responsible Leica affiliate must be consulted whenever the instrument is altered modified or used in conj...

Page 8: ...he original packaging for shipping or transporting the individual modules of the Leica M stereomicroscopy series and the accessory components In order to prevent damage from vibrations disassemble all...

Page 9: ...sideration to ergonomic and organizational aspects The ergonomic design and construction of the Leica M stereomicroscopy series are intended to reduce the exertion of the user to a minimum Direct cont...

Page 10: ...select a white strongly reflective background for the specimen External power supply for the TL5000 Ergo Leica M80 B Permitted power supply SINPRO SPU130 110 Specifications Input 100 240 V AC 47 63 H...

Page 11: ...r Leica M60 B and TL5000 Ergo Transmitted Light Base for Leica M80 B 24 Quick Start Guide The Reliable Route to Success 26 Overview of an M Series Microscope 27 The Correct Interpupillary Distance 28...

Page 12: ...ght Base Lamp Replacement 45 Leica TL5000 Ergo Transmitted Light Base Controls Leica M80 B 46 Leica TL5000 Ergo Transmitted Light Base Operation 47 Specifications for the Bases Leica TL ST Transmitted...

Page 13: ...Leica M series User Manual 13 Leica M Series...

Page 14: ...rking distance and brilliant imaging power show the finest details of your speci mens without losing the field of view over large specimens Common to all three microscopes is the Leica range of access...

Page 15: ...eration If you prefer you can there fore continue to use the previous Leica objec tive series Tubes The interface between the optics carrier and the tube has remained the same so exist ing tubes fit t...

Page 16: ...embled and commissioned by your Leica consultant click here to skip through the installation instructions and go directly to the Quick Start Guide on page 25 If on the other hand you are assembling yo...

Page 17: ...Leica M series User Manual 17 Assembly...

Page 18: ...corresponding base Tools used Allen key 3 mm Assembling the column adapter 1 Remove the three screws provided from the column 2 Install the base on the column using the three screws Tip Place the colu...

Page 19: ...y The microscope carrier is fastened to the column using the screw provided Alternative installation options Depending on the desired working distance the microscope carrier can be installed in the st...

Page 20: ...the clamping screw on the holder for the optics carrier 2 Place the optics carrier into the holder and align it in such a way that the notch in the optics carrier and the bottom clamping screw are on...

Page 21: ...ot be used for diagnosis In this case an evaluation with the eyepieces is required Tools used No tools required Preparations 1 Unscrew the positioning screw and remove the protective cover Assembling...

Page 22: ...le 10 16 25 and 40 wide field eyepieces for eyeglass wearers Preparation 1 If you want to use an optional graticule insert it now page 39 2 Remove the plastic tube guard Inserting the eyepieces 3 Push...

Page 23: ...by turning it Attaching the objective Hold the objective firmly during assem bly and disassembly so that it does not fall onto the stage plate This applies particu larly to the 2x planapochromatic obj...

Page 24: ...ufficiently dimensioned and non slip surface Refer also to the separately provided User Manual for the TL ST transmitted light base and the TL5000 Ergo transmitted light base Tools used Allen key 3 mm...

Page 25: ...Leica M series User Manual 25 Quick Start Guide...

Page 26: ...in completely assembled condition by your Leica partner and naturally you want to get right to work This manual will familiarize you with the finer details of your micro scope The following pages cont...

Page 27: ...yepieces for eyeglass wearers with dioptric correction and eyecups 2 Fastening screws for the eyepieces 3 Ergo tube 4 Magnification changer zoom 5 Optics carrier 6 Interchangeable objective 7 Transmit...

Page 28: ...ot to worry after a little while it will become automatic Reference values The distance between eye and eyepiece measures approx 22 mm for 10 23B wide field eyepieces for eyeglass wearers Adjusting th...

Page 29: ...sing the Eyepieces If you do not wear glasses 1 Hold the eyepiece firmly and rotate the eyecups forwards counterclockwise 2 If an eyepiece is equipped with the inte grated dioptric correction turn the...

Page 30: ...the focusing drive The specimen detail is brought into sharp focus as soon as it is in the focal point of the objective The focusing drive can be operated either left or right handed The coarse fine a...

Page 31: ...ve too loose or too tight Does the equipment tend to slide downwards The resistance can be adjusted individually depending on the equipment weight and personal preferences as follows 1 Grip the outer...

Page 32: ...ated zoom The name indicates the zoom range covered Leica M60 B Zoom 6 1 Leica M80 B Zoom 8 1 The rotary knob for the zoom can be used either left or right handed Zooming 1 Look into the eyepieces 2 F...

Page 33: ...eproduced more accurately Enabling and disabling click stops 1 Push the button towards the knob to enable the click stops 2 Push the button away from the knob to disable the click stops Magnification...

Page 34: ...Leica M series User Manual 34 Eyepieces...

Page 35: ...pe but also has a critical effect on the maximum magnification The magnification factor is between 10 and 40 The following eyepieces are available for the M series Magnification Dioptric correction Or...

Page 36: ...es is a potential transmission method for bacterial and viral infections of the eye The risk can be kept to a minimum by using individual eyepieces or detachable eyecups Eyecups can be ordered separat...

Page 37: ...tric correction 1 Set the dioptric correction of both eyepieces to the mid position 0 diopter settings 2 While wearing your glasses look through the eyepieces and focus on the specimen 3 Rotate both e...

Page 38: ...ed The prerequisite for this is the correct setting of the diopters and the parfocality The following adjustments have to be carried out only once by each user Preparations Move the lever of the video...

Page 39: ...yepiece in the tube 4 You can now align the graticule by rotating the eyepiece in the tube and then tighten ing it using the clamping screw Use Leica graticules make counting easier particu larly for...

Page 40: ...Leica M series User Manual 40 Objectives and Optical Accessories...

Page 41: ...tructures are visible with high contrast The sophisticated apochromatic correction allows these objectives to attain the highest color brilliance and fidelity Achromatic objectives The 0 32 0 5 0 63 0...

Page 42: ...Leica M series User Manual 42 Bases...

Page 43: ...late 3 Controller for light intensity 4 Adjustment for path folding mirror Rear side of the TL ST transmitted light base 1 Screws for changing the halogen lamp 2 Power connection socket 3 Main power s...

Page 44: ...moved The mirror is kept in the correct position at all times and permits smooth changeover between bright field and opaque transmitted light Bright field Bright field is suitable for examining transl...

Page 45: ...s with your bare fingers this drastically reduces the service life of the lamp Changing lamps 1 Unscrew the two screws on the cooling unit and pull the cooling unit out along with the lamp 2 Carefully...

Page 46: ...y default settings 2 Controls for controlling the brightness inten sity Rear side of the TL5000 Ergo Left side of the TL5000 Ergo Right side of the TL5000 Ergo 1 LED display for opening and positionin...

Page 47: ...rear side Leica TL5000 Ergo Transmitted Light Base Operation The transmitted light base must only be connected to a grounded socket with a faultless power cable Failure to observe these warnings may r...

Page 48: ...ight Base Operation Continued 3 Look through the eyepiece and adjust the light intensity using the control on the right side The intensity of the illumination is visualized by the LED scale The follow...

Page 49: ...Leica M series User Manual 49 Specifications for the Bases...

Page 50: ...ient temperature 10 40 C Connections Power plug Weight 7 4 kg Illumination modes Bright field Yes Dark field Yes single sided Oblique light No Relief Contrast System RC No CCIC Constant Color Intensit...

Page 51: ...luminated field Dark field 40 mm Relief Contrast System RC Yes Internal shutter lamp control Yes Integrated filter holder Yes Matching of high num aperture Yes Remote control options Yes AntiShock Pad...

Page 52: ...Leica M series User Manual 52 Appendix...

Page 53: ...chromatic and planapochromatic objectives of the MZ125 MZ16 are used on the MS5 MZ6 MZ75 or MZ95 NFOV Field number of the eyepiece Field numbers are printed on the eyepieces 10 21 16 14 25 9 5 40 6 Ex...

Page 54: ...amage resulting from careless or improper handling EC Declaration of Conformity To download the EC Declaration of Conformity use this link http www leica microsystems com products stereo microscopes m...

Page 55: ...components Some components are made of polymer or are polymer coated They are therefore pleasant and convenient to handle The use of unsuit able cleaning agents and techniques can damage polymers Perm...

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