Leica DM4000B Startup, Functional Principle, Variable function keys, Switching on the Microscope

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6. Startup

6. Startup

6.1 Functional Principle

The microscope’s most important functions may be easily accessed using function keys.

•The microscope may be switched between various contrast processes by pressing a single button.

•The microscope recognizes the objective chosen and the respective contrast process. There- fore, the values for intensity (INT), aperture diaphragm (AP) and field diaphragm (FD) are al- ways set correctly.

•The values for INT, AP and FD can be changed individually. This overwrites the previous setting. Actual settings are stored automatically.

•The specifications for INT, AP and FD always relate to the currently activated light axis (trans- mitted light or incident light).

•In addition to the preset function keys for INT, AP and FD, there are also variable function keys.

Variable function keys:

•These function keys are assigned logical functions before delivery(see “Identification Sheet”)

•These functions can be reprogrammed according to your individual wishes.

Note: (Reset-Function)

The microscope can be reset to the default functions programmed at the factory:

•When the microscope is switched off, press all 3 variable function keys on the left stand section.

•Switch on the stand.

•Hold the keys pressed down until initialization is complete.

•The standard information is shown in the display.

•Switch off the instrument and switch it on again. The settings are stored now.

6.2 Switching on the Microscope

• First, swivel the objective with the least magnification into position.

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Contents Leica DM4000 B Page Leica DM4000 B Copyrights CopyrightsContents Imaging Procedure for Essential Explanatory note Text symbols and their meanings → pImportant Notes about this Manual Important Notes about this ManualMicroscope Safety NotesSafety Notes General Safety NotesOvervoltage category Pollution degree See enclosed manual Safety Notes Supply unit ebqAmbient temperature 15-35C Relative humidity Ambient temperature 15-35COverview of the Instrument CTR5000 Control PanelsComputer Interface Software Tools13 12 11 10 9 Overview of the Instrument Unpacking the Microscope Unpacking the MicroscopeTransport Installation locationRemove all moving or loose parts This case, read Chapter Optional accessories → p AssemblyAssembling the Microscope Assembling the stage Stage clamp Dovetail guide Assembly StageConnect the condenser over the connection 8.1 with the stand Assembly CondenserObjectives Assembly Tube and EyepiecesRemove the lamp’s dust cover 107/2 Lamp HousingLamp housing 18.4 Close the lamp housing and retighten the fas- tening screws200 hrs Please regard the data sheets of the burnersType High-pressure mercury burner alternating current 100 hrsHg 50 burner Install the burner in mirror image fashionXe 75 burner Rear side of the ebq 100 supply unit Lamp connection Connect the lamp housing to the power supplyEquipping the Incident Light filter turret Polarizer and AnalyzerMotorized polarizer Assembly ICT/P transmitted light polarizerTransmitted light and incident light analyzer DIC Prisms Optional AccessoriesMotorized analyzer Identification Sheet for the correct positionBooster Lens / Excitation Manager Assembly ErgomoduleMirror Housing Connection to the Power SupplyConnection to the CTR5000 Electronics Box Functional Principle Switching on the MicroscopeStartup StartupCombination mode Phase contrast Transmitted lightSwitch through all transmitted light processes Switch through fluorescence cubes in clockwise fashionFunction key Meaning Display Leica DM4000 B/DM4000 M Function Keys Light IntensityDiaphragms Contrast Method MagnificationAbbreations are listed on p.32f Defined Function Keys on the left side of the standKöhler Illumination Insert the specimen in the stage’s specimen holder Set the light intensity using the INT keysKöhler Illumination Checking Phase Contrast RingsPhlr Light ring centering Clamping screw Never look directly into the light path Cube. See → p Turn the reflector into the light pathCentering the 12 V 100 W Halogen Lamp Centering the Hg 50 W mercury lamp Focus the direct filament image with the col- lectorTurn off the microscope before exchanging Reflector cubeCentering the Hg 100 W and Xe 75 W Focus the direct image with the collectorMercury lamps Startup Startup Operation Torque adjustmentOperation Operation Rotating the Stage FocusingOperation Tubes Adjusting the Viewing DistanceAdjusting the Viewing Angle Adjusting the Eyepiece Extension to the Arm LengthEyepieces with Inlaid Reticle Correction for Vision ProblemsOperation Beam Splitting in Photo Tubes EyepiecesOperation Objectives Follow safety instructions for immersion oilStand Operation For lockable immersion objectivesFor objectives with corrective mounts Magnification ChangerOperation Light Sources Phase Contrast Imaging ProcedureDark Field TL Imaging Procedure for Leica DM4000 B/DM5000 BPolarization TL Mechanical procedureMotorized procedure Combined procedureDifferential Interference Contrast TL Cube or Cube FluorescenceDark Field Imaging Procedure for Leica DM4000 MPolarization Automatic procedureImaging Procedure for Leica DM4000 M Interference Contrast Problem Cause/Remedy Stand Trouble ShootingIllumination → p Trouble Shooting Problem Cause/Remedy Bright FieldDisplay Problem Cause/Remedy PolarizationCare of the Microscope Handling Acids and Bases Cleaning Glass SurfacesCleaning Objectives Removing Immersion OilWear and Spare Parts Essential Wear and Spare PartsAbbreviations and Pictograms Abbreviations and PictogramsIndex IndexEU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity
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DM4000B, DM4000M specifications

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