Table of Contents | Leica M205 A, M165 C, M205 C guide

Table of Contents

General Instructions	2
Safety concept	3
Symbols used	4
Safety regulations	5

The Leica M Series
Congratulations!	13
A Step Towards Infinity	14
The Electronics: Comfort, Convenience and Safety	15
The Modular Design: Everything is Relative	16
Maximum Compatibility	17
On We Go	18

Assembly
Base and Focusing Column	20
Optics carrier	21
Tube	22
Eyepieces	23
Objective	24
Objective Nosepiece – Assembly	25
Objective Nosepiece – Adjusting Parfocality	26
AX Carrier – Preparation	27
AX Carrier – Assembly	28
Transmitted-light Base TL ST	29

Transmitted-light Base TL BFDF: Before First Use	30
Transmitted-light Base TL BFDF	31
TL RC™ / TL RCI™	32
IsoPro™ Manual Cross-stage: Assembly	33
IsoPro™ Motorized Cross-stage: Assembly	36
Cables: Terminals	40
Cables: Cable Duct	41
Cables: Diagram	42
Leica LED5000 MCI™	43
Leica LED5000 MCI™: Alternative Assembly	44
Leica LED5000 RL	45


Quick Start Guide
The Fastest Route to Success	47
Overview of an M series Microscope	48
The Correct Interpupillary Distance	49
Using the Eyepieces	50
Focusing	51
Adjusting the resistance of the focus drive	52
Changing the magnification (zoom)	53
Ratchet Steps and Magnification Levels	54
Parfocality: More Comfort and Convenience for Your Work	55
Iris Diaphragm	56

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Leica M205 A, M165 C, M205 C manual Table of Contents

Contents

Leica M125 Leica M165 C Leica M205 C Leica M205 a Manual General Instructions Safety concept Important information Symbols usedProvide clarity Action Description Safety regulationsDesignated use Non-intended use Disposal Legal regulationsTransport EC Declaration of Conformity Light sources safety instructions Lamp housing During maintenance work on the supply unitSupply unit Mercury lamp Table of Contents Microscope Carrier AX Objective Nosepiece Different Types of ObjectivesLeica LED5000 MCI Leica LED5000 RL Leica PSC Controller Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons 113109 IsoPro Motorized XY Stage 110 Leica M Series Congratulations Limits are made to be broken Step Towards Infinity Fewer cables Reliability for your experiments Have a special request? Let us know Modular Design Everything is Relative Objectives Maximum CompatibilityTubes Eyepieces On We Go Assembly Assembling the column adapter Assembling the focusing drive Base and Focusing ColumnTools used Hex socket screwdriver, 3 mm Hex socket screwdriver, 4 mm Optics carrier No tools required TubePreparations Assembling the tube Eyepieces Tools used PreparationMagnification range Objective  bly and disassembly so that it does not Instructions onLarly to the 2× planapochromatic objective Remove the protective cap on the optics Assembly Objective Nosepiece AssemblyDo not fall onto the stage plate Remove the transport anchor from the objective nosepiece Objective Nosepiece Adjusting Parfocality AdjustmentTighten the locking screws AX Carrier Preparation Check the switch positionTools Hex socket screwdriver, 2.5 mm Hex socket screwdriver, 4 mm Philips screwdriver AX Carrier Assembly Transmitted-light Base TL ST Unpacking the base Focusing drive and column Anchors as follows Removing the transport anchors Transmitted-light Base TL Bfdf Stage assemblyStandard delivery Standard stage TL RC / TL RCI IsoPro Manual Cross-stage Assembly IsoPro Cross-stageLeft or right operation Control assembly Cross-stage assemblyPlace the cross-stage on the base Focusing drive and column Basics IsoPro Motorized Cross-stage Assembly IsoPro Motorized Cross-stage Assembly Bases Cross-stage and baseDamaged Place the cross-stage on the base Cross-stage for X-Y Stage Control Module Cables Terminals Interface to the optics carrier is on the columnTerminals Feeding the cables Cables Cable Duct Alternative installation Cables Diagram Hold the LED5000 MCI with one Leica LED5000 MCIHand and tightly screw the retraining Be facing downwards Stirrups on both top holes on the drive hous Ing Installation on the column Leica LED5000 MCI Alternative Assembly Must be facing upwards Leica LED5000 RLInto place Column Quick Start Guide Fastest Route to Success Overview of an M series Microscope Correct Interpupillary Distance Adjusting the Interpupillary DistanceReference value Look into the eyepieces Dioptric correction Using the EyepiecesIf you do not wear glasses If you wear glasses Focusing drive can be operated either left- or right-handed FocusingFocusing Coarse/fine adjustment Adjusting the resistance Adjusting the resistance of the focus drive Changing the magnification zoom ZoomingLook into the eyepieces Focus on the specimen Ratchet Steps and Magnification Levels Enabling and disabling ratchet stepsMagnifications and fields of view Requirements for parfocal work Parfocality More Comfort and Convenience for Your WorkParfocality Enlarge the view to the maximum level Focus on the specimen Iris Diaphragm Closing the iris diaphragmOpening the Iris Diaphragm Eyepieces Following eyepieces are available for the M series Magnification Factors of the Eyepieces Health Notes Potential sources of infectionLeica partner Dioptric correction Using the Dioptric Correction Dioptric Correction and Parfocality Adjusting Use GraticulesUse with the AX carrier Convergence angle in the stereoscopic image Photography & Video Adapter Photography & VideoLeica DFC cameras Leica Application Suite Photo tubes and C-mounts Trinocular video/phototube 50% Trinocular video/phototube 100% Switchover Microscope Carrier Microscope Carrier AX CompatibilityStereoscopic viewing Coaxial light and the Leica M205 C Parallax-free images Parfocal work Objective NosepieceObjective change Technical constraints Objectives Optical accessories Achromatic objectives Different Types of ObjectivesPlanachromatic objective 1× Achromatic objectives with a long focal length Bases Transmitted-light Base TL ST Controls Light intensity control Transmitted-light Base TL ST OperationTransmitted-light control Bright field Transmitted-light Base TL ST Lamp Replacement Precautionary measuresChanging the Halogen Lamp Transmitted-light Base TL Bfdf Controls Adapter at the focusing drive Light source Transmitted-light Base TL Bfdf OperationDark field Turn the control as far as it will go towards DF dark field TL RC / TL RCI Controls Inverted world? TL RCI The Deflection MirrorTilted mirror Functions of the rotary knob Using a USB mouse only TL RCI TL RCI Color Intensity and Temperature TL RC / TL RCI Operation Setting the relief contrast Vertical bright-field illumination TL RCI Methods in Transmitted LightSingle-sided dark field Suitable for fixed specimens and fine struc- tures Starting position TL RCI Relief ImagesPositive relief contrast Negative relief contrast Suitable for semitransparent and transparent specimens Dynamic relief contrast Using Filters Filters for TL RC and TL RCIDaylight filter for TL ST Operating the cross-stage IsoPro IsoPro Non-motorized Controls IsoPro Motorized Controls IsoProStage DCI module System Illumination Beneath the MCI Use Contact with the baseBottom end of the guide rods Antees the reproducibility of an experiment Use the key to switch the illumination on or off Using the keyboardIllumination scenarios Maximum brightness Constraint Accessories Connection Leica PSC ControllerPassing over the specimen quickly Fine control of the cross-stage Dimensional Drawings Leica M125 / M165 C 292 217 431 537 154 106 356 430 340 292 217 547 116 385 154154 340 390 440 Leica M series Manual 100 Leica M205 C Leica M series Manual 102 Leica M series Manual 103 Leica M series Manual 104 Leica M series Manual 105 Specifications for the Bases Connections Power plug, power switch Weight Ambient temperature 10-40 CEnergy consumption 30 W max Illumination types Concave mirror *** With external light source Internal shutter/lamp control Yes Integrated filter holder Active f=10 mm, end tube f=13 mm Weight Leica TL RC Leica TL RCIConcave mirror **** With external light source Compatibility IsoPro Motorized XY Stage Appendix Parameter ExampleCalculation example magnification in binocular tube Warranty benefits Care, Maintenance, Contact PersonsContact address Mail contact Cleaning polymer components Keep accessories in a dust-free place when not in useProtection from dirt Dust and dirt will affect the quality of your results