Leica DM IRB Learn mode, Exit option in the display flashes, Installing the objective prisms

Learn mode

After switching on, the microscope is in the nor- mal operation mode.

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Normal operation mode

The learn mode is switched on with the “LEARN” key.

The objective nosepiece rotates through 180° so that the current objective is in the most accessible position (furthest to the right on the outside).

This function also serves for cleaning, assem- bling, immersing, etc. the objective.

L e a r n :		E X I T
PARF	OBJ L / R	- >
L e a r n :		E X I T
I CT	FLUO	- >

Input menu of learn mode

The “EXIT” option in the display flashes.

If you press the “LEARN” key again, the current objective is rotated back into the observation position without any parameters being changed. Besides this, you automatically switch back to the normal operation mode.

Installing the objective prisms

If your system is not equipped for interference contrast, skip this section and the next and continue reading at “Installing the objectives”.

The IC objective prisms are normally put in the turret at the factory. If you are retrofitting TL interference contrast, refer to the instructions on page 16 of the DM IRB manual.

Learning the IC objective prisms (IC turret)

Using the “CHANGE” key, select the ICT option in the Learn mode. Keep pressing the “CHANGE” key until the second learn menu appears and the ICT position in the display flashes.

Confirm by pressing the “LEARN” key.

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