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Leica EZ5

User manual

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Page 1: ...Leica EZ5 User manual...

Page 2: ...diagram 10 Installing the basic equipment 1 Assembly 13 Assembly 15 Operation Operation 17 Special instructions What to do if 5 Maintenance 6 Calculating total magnification and the object field diame...

Page 3: ...structed with antistatic materials While developing the Leica EZ5 we took the greatest care to ensure that its operation would be simple and self explanatory Even so please take a little time to read...

Page 4: ...or damage to property The Leica EZ5 must not be used in examinations of or opera tions on the eye Optical systems and mechanical parts must never be unscrewed from each other unless expressly indicate...

Page 5: ...ses chemicals to clean any Leica instrument without our written approval he does so at his own risk We will be glad to offer special solutions upon request that are sufficient for most circumstances S...

Page 6: ...work flow changing tasks frequently thorough training of the personnel giving consideration to ergonomic and organization aspects The ergonomic optics concept and the design of the Leica EZ5 aim to l...

Page 7: ...e instrument may be damaged by spilled liquids Legal requirements Adhere to general and local regulations relating to accident prevention and environmental protection Disposal The products described h...

Page 8: ...structions may endanger personnel Failure to follow these instructions may impair the system s performance or damage the instrument Important information This symbol indicates additional information o...

Page 9: ...ols and a completely clear view of the object field The Greenough system enables cost effective correction of aber rations such as chromasia image field curvature and distortion with minimal effort Th...

Page 10: ...fixed 10x 20B 10 447 278 16x 15B 10 447 138 Eyepieces adjustable 10x 20B 10 447 280 16x 15B 10 447 139 10 447 343 10 446 372 10 446 390 10 447 100 10 447 104 10 447 424 10 446 342 10 447 009 10 447 15...

Page 11: ...EZ5 optics carrier Eyepieces 3 Objectives Carriers focus arms 5 Focusing columns 6 L waveguide 7 Swing arm stands 8 Leica L cold light source 9 Flex arm accessories For detailed descriptions please r...

Page 12: ...User manual Leica EZ5 Installing the basic equipment The components 1 Eyepieces fixed and or adjustable Optics carrier Leica EZ5 3 Additional objective optional Focusing column with microscope carrie...

Page 13: ...ive glass cover optional Screw the protective glass cover firmly onto the thread directly on the Leica EZ5 This cover cannot be used at the same time as an additional objective Eyepieces Tubes Push ey...

Page 14: ...preferred illumination system for the Leica EZ5 stereomicroscope A number of match ing adapters are available for connect ing the Leica L cold light source to various stereomicroscope stands and for s...

Page 15: ...1 0 001 graduation A 10 focusing and framing graticule is available for photographic applications For models in which a graticule is included in an eyepiece for measurement or photography two eyepiec...

Page 16: ...ush it into the holder from the side Replace the insert in the eyepiece and press it firmly into place Insert the eyepiece in the tube and turn the eyepiece in the tube to align the graticule correctl...

Page 17: ...changer right drive knob with magnification scale Focusing knob 3 Fixing screw secures the optics carrier in the microscope carrier Adjustable tubes Interpupillary distance adjustable from 55 75 mm 5...

Page 18: ...o relax and relieve muscle tension The Leica EZ5 with a 60 viewing angle offers optimum viewing height on the inclined stereomicroscope Interpupillary distance exit pupil The interpupillary distance i...

Page 19: ...stereomicroscope until the desired object site is in the focus working distance of the objective To see the working distances for the various objectives please refer to the table on page 30 The focus...

Page 20: ...he user wants to work from the side Loosen the clamping screw Turn the optics carrier to one side as required Tighten the clamping screw Zoom magnification changer On the Leica EZ5 the magnification c...

Page 21: ...ds to make these settings only once When a graticule is used diopters and parfocality are adjusted slightly differently and this procedure is described in the operat ing instructions for the graticule...

Page 22: ...clockwise towards until your eye sees the object in focus Set the highest magnification View the test object with both eyes and use the focusing drive to opti mize the sharpness of the image Checking...

Page 23: ...ge 30 Set up the illumination system Adjust the interpupillary distance page 18 Set 0 diopters on both eyepieces Focusing on the test object Place a flat test object under the objective Set the lowest...

Page 24: ...bject appears in focus to that eye Adjust the diopter for the other eye in the same way Checking parfocality Select the highest magnification Look at the object and gently adjust the focus if necessar...

Page 25: ...tance correctly page 18 The image does not become sharp Insert the eyepieces correctly page 13 Carry out diopter correction exactly as described in the instructions page 1 The focusing drive gradually...

Page 26: ...never be sepa rated unless such an operation is explicitly recommended in the instructions From oil and grease Do not grease guide surfaces or mechanical parts Dust and dirt will affect the quality o...

Page 27: ...instructions Never clean In an ultrasound device The plastic may become brittle and over time may crack With caustic or acetone based media such as ether substitute With other solvents with the excep...

Page 28: ...oper handling Please treat your valuable optical instrument with the care it deserves You will be rewarded with the function of a high perfor mance instrument which will deliver constant precision for...

Page 29: ...yepiece Field numbers are printed on the eyepieces 10 0 16 16 0 1 10 0B 16 1 B 5 9 5B 0 6B Example MO additional objective 0 5 ME eyepiece 0 1 z zoom position 5 0 Magnification in the binocular tube M...

Page 30: ...1 5 1 5 16 7 9 5 6 3 3 1 6 16 1 5 10 1 19 8 8 5 0 10 1 6 15 9 10 0 5 5 8 15 8 1 7 1 5 16 3 3 6 3 0 9 9 16 1 5 0 5 5 7 9 0 10 5 50 31 5 6 3 5 8 16 15B 1 16 15 10 1 3 8 8 30 1 5 0 1 1 6 19 10 1 6 5 6 9...

Page 31: ...1 Dimensions of the Leica EZ5 in mm 58 100 146 5 254 5 376 120 73 38 30 160 PD 55 75 58 76 10 5 25 M52 1 21 8 WD 140 mm 58 M52 1 21 3 7 WD 180 mm 7 0 63 additional objective 0 5 additional objective i...

Page 32: ...3 User manual Leica EZ5 Interface for EZ5 Highest Focusing Position Interface for Swing Arm Stand 25 15 8 2 9 0 121 51 43 26 148 76 87 150 4 23 18 12 3 8 10 7 55 Mountable focus arm...

Page 33: ...r manual Leica EZ5 33 101 69 25 5 49 5 25 43 37 71 87 25 H9 60 117 Interface for EZ5 76 0 0 2 Interface for 25 mm Column Highest Focusing Position Lowest Focusing Position 10 6 3 Focus arm for 5 mm po...

Page 34: ...l Leica EZ5 71 43 117 77 5 69 37 60 0 5 25 5 24 10 Highest Focusing Position Lowest Focusing Position 4 4 5 holes M4 for Machine Interface 24 0 2 40 0 2 54 0 2 25 Interface for MZ5 87 76 0 2 0 10 6 3...

Page 35: ...er benefit and innovative leading edge technologies to standards that command international respect The same quality standards are applied in all of our 11 production facilities in 7 countries Leica i...

Page 36: ...hert Jung and Cambridge Instruments Yet Leica symbolizes innovation as well as tradition In accordance with the ISO 9001 certificate Leica Microsystems Switzerland Ltd Business Unit Stereo Macroscope...

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