Leica LED2000 / LED2500 User Manual
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1. LED2500 stand requires that ments the adapter is fastened in the lower an adapter be installed at a different height position depending on the specific optics carrier The 2 marking db has to be on the top of the carrier if the carrier is required For Leica S8 APO instruments the adapter is fastened in the upper position 3 For Leica M50 M60 and Leica DMS300 DMS1000 instruments the Leica LED2000 LED2500 is used without an adapter Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Assembly Regulating the Resistance of the Focusing Drive The focusing drive is used to set the a sharpness by regulating the working distance between the microscope and the product You can find an overview of the vari ous objectives and their working distances in the Technical Data for the applicable micro scopes Is the focus movement too loose or too tight Does the outfit tend to slide downwards No problem the resistance can be adjusted to suit the weight of your equipment and perso nal preferences Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual 1 Grasp the drive knobs with both hands and turn them towards each other until the desired resistance is reached for focusing Assembly Safety when focusing When using the focusing drive do not A insert objects or fingers between the optics carrier and stand Failure to observe this point can result in damage or injury Transporting the Leica LED2000 LED2502. Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual MICROSYSTEMS Contents General Instructions General Instructions 4 Care Maintenance Contact Persons 30 Important Safety Notes 5 symbols Used 6 Safety Instructions 7 Technical Data 34 Dimensional Drawings Leica LED2000 LED2500 35 Introduction Control Elements Installation of Leica LED2000 LED2500 14 Assembling the Optics Carrier 16 Controlling the Illumination 20 Illumination Levels and Brightness 21 The Correct Height for the Arc Illuminator 24 Illumination Types and Results 25 Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual N General Instructions Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual General Instructions General Instructions Safety concept Before using your Leica stand for the first time please read the Safety Concept brochure included with your instrument It contains addi tional information on handling and care im neces E I Y Bezpe nostn koncepce Sikkerhedskoncept Sicherheitskonzept Ohutuseeskiri Safety concept Concepto de seguridad Concept de s curit Concetto di sicurezza Dro bas noteikumi Saugos samprata Biztons gi el r sok Veiligheidsconcept Sikkerhetskonsept Koncepcja bezpiecze stwa Conceito de seguran a Bezpe nostn pokyny Varnostni koncept Turvallisuus S kerhetskoncept ema REI Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Use in clean rooms
3. Leica stands are renowned for their robustness and long service life Observing the following care and cleaning tips will ensure that even after years and decades your Leica stand will continue to work as well as it did on the very first day Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Warranty benefits The guarantee covers all faults in materials and manufacture It does not however cover damage resulting from careless or improper handling Service Contact address If your instrument no longer works perfectly contact your Leica Microsystems representa tive You can find information on worldwide Leica representatives on the Leica Microsystems website www leica microsystems com Care Maintenance Contact Persons Continued Care Keeping all optical components clean is important for maintaining good optical performance If any optical surface becomes badly coated with dust or dirt flush the surface using a syringe or by brushing it off with a camel hair brush before attempting to wipe it clean Optical surfaces should be cleaned using a lint free cloth lens cloth or cotton swab soaked in ethanol or a commercially avail able glass cleaner Do not use alcohol Avoid excessive use of solvents The lint free cloth lens cloth or cotton swab should be soaked with solvent but not so wet that solvent runs over the lens Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Protect your stand from moisture fumes and acids and from a
4. The Leica LED2000 LED2500 stand can be used in cleanrooms The user has to evaluate the final suitability within the required clean room class There is no special certification for specific cleanroom categories or applications Cleaning e Donotuse any unsuitable cleaning agents chemicals or techniques for cleaning e Never use chemicals to clean colored surfaces or accessories with rubberized parts This could damage the surfaces and specimens could be contaminated by abraded particles e In most cases we can provide special solu tions on request Some products can be modified and we can offer other accesso ries for use in clean rooms General Instructions Servicing e Repairs may only be carried out by Leica Microsystems trained service technicians Only original Leica Microsystems spare parts may be used Responsibilities of person in charge of instrument e Ensure that the Leica stand is operated maintained and repaired by authorized and trained personnel only Important Safety Notes Instructions for use The Leica LED2000 LED2500 can be config ured in a variety of ways in the Leica prod uct range You can find information on indi vidual system components on the interactive CD ROM together with all relevant user manu als in additional languages Keep it in a safe place and readily accessible to the user User manuals and updates are also available for you to download and print from our website www
5. is mandatory to read and observe Failure to comply can cause the following e Hazards to personnel e Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates information that must be read and observed Failure to comply can cause the following e Hazards to personnel e Functional disturbances or damaged instruments General Instructions Danger due to hot surface A This symbol warns against touching hot surfaces e g those of light bulbs Important information This symbol indicates additional informa Li tion or explanations that are intended to provide clarity Safety Instructions Description e The Leica LED2000 LED2500 stands are designed for use in Leica S series stereo microscopes S4 S6 S8 Apo M series M50 M60 M80 and DMS series DMS300 DMS1000 The integrated power LED illu mination ensures optimal lighting condi tions Intended use e Refer to Safety Concept booklet Non intended use e Refer to Safety Concept booklet Never use the Leica LED2000 LED2500 stand and its components for IvD IvF and or medi cal applications since they are not intended for these The instruments and accessories described in this User Manual have been tested for safety and potential hazards The responsible Leica affiliate Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual must be consulted whenever the instrume
6. leica microsystems com This operating manual describes the special functions of the Leica LED2000 LED2500 stand and contains important instructions for its oper ational safety maintenance and accessories Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual The Safety Concept booklet contains addi tional safety information regarding the service work requirements and the handling of the stands accessories and electrical accessories as well as general safety instructions You can combine individual system articles with articles from external suppliers e g cold light 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 follow all safety instructions General Instructions To maintain the unit in its original condition and to ensure safe operation the user must follow the instructions and warnings contained in these user manuals The microscope illumination is in the exempt group risk group 0 according to EN 62471 2008 when used according to its intended use Never look directly into the LED beam A of the illumination equipment either with or without optical instruments as this increases the risk class Failure to observe this notice poses a risk of eye damage Symbols Used Warning Safety hazard This symbol indicates especially impor A tant information that
7. 0 Mobility was a primary consideration for us in Proper transport Incorrect transport developing the Leica LED2000 LED2500 To transport the stand safely A Risk of damage to the microscope or 1 Remove all cables and ensure that the stand stereomicroscope and all accessories are attached firmly AN Do not lift the stand by the cover of the column 2 Use both hands to lift the stand see figure A Do not lift the stand by the stereomicro scope Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Assembly Operation Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Controlling the Illumination Via the power LEDs The Leica LED2000 and LED2500 stands feature power LEDs The high perfor mance LEDs provide uniform illumination at a daylight like light temperature At the same time they use considerably less power and generate considerably less warmth than conventional illumination systems The Leica LED2000 uses power LEDs in the ring and arc illuminators They also provide transmitted illumination in the base of the Leica LED2500 Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Switching the illumination on and selecting the illumination type 1 Turn on the power switch on the rear of the Leica LED2000 LED2500 2 Press the 3 button to switch on the illumination 3 Continue pressing the button to cycle through the various illumination combina tions 4 Press the O and buttons to adjust the illumination inten
8. arately Intensity setting 10 steps Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Specifications Dimensional Drawings Leica LED2000 LED2500 7 103 3 46 132 5 89 6 I E o o a 3 4 mike Lo Se o 4 BE Z5 13 oS ae i e a e o Q E si L 330 6 al a il Dimensions inmm y Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Specifications 35 The statement by Ernst Leitz in 1907 With the User For the User describes the fruitful collaboration with end users and driving force of innovation at Leica Microsystems We have developed five brand values to live up to this tradition Pioneering High end Quality Team Spirit Dedication to Science and Continuous Improvement For us living up to these values means Living up to Life INDUSTRY DIVISION The Leica Microsystems Industry Division s focus is to support customers pursuit of the highest quality end result Leica Microsystems provide the best and most innovative imaging systems to see measure and analyze the microstructures in routine and research industrial applications materials science quality control forensic science investigation and educational applications www leica microsystems com Leica Microsystems an international company with an experienced worldwi
9. de customer service network Active worldwide Tel Fax Australia North Ryde 61 288703500 29878 1055 Austria Vienna 43 148680500 1 486 80 50 30 Belgium Diegem 32 27909850 2790 98 68 Canada Concord Ontario 1 800 248 0123 847 405 0164 Denmark Ballerup 45 44540101 44540111 France Nanterre Cedex 33 811000664 15605 23 23 Germany Wetzlar 49 6441294000 64 41 29 41 55 Italy Milan 39 02 574 861 02 574 03392 Japan Tokyo 81 3 5421 2800 3 5421 2896 Korea Seoul 82 2514 65 43 2514 65 48 Netherlands Rijswijk 31 70 4132 100 70 4132 109 People s Rep of China Hong Kong 852 25646699 2564 4163 Shanghai 86 21 6039 6000 21 6387 6698 Portugal Lisbon 351 21 388 9112 21 385 4668 Singapore 65 6779 7823 6773 0628 Spain Barcelona 34 934949530 93 494 95 32 Sweden Kista 46 86254545 8625 45 10 Switzerland Heerbrugg 41 717263434 717263444 United Kingdom Milton Keynes 44 8002982344 1908 246312 USA Buffalo Grove lllinois 1 800 248 0123 847 405 0164 101DS12060EN Copyright by Leica Microsystems Schweiz AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg 2014 Subject to change LEICA and the Leica Logo are registered trademarks of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH eua MICROSYSTEMS
10. h Do not use abrasive cleansers Service Servicing e Repairs may only be carried out by Leica Microsystems trained service technicians Only original Leica Microsystems spare parts may be used Danger of electric shock Risk of electric shock Removing the A cover of the Leica LED2000 LED2500 exposes electrically live parts which iftouched can cause potentially fatal injuries Have techni cal service carried out by a Leica Microsystems authorized dealer Specifications Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Specifications Technical Data Leica LED2000 LED2500 Integrated power 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power LEDs 1 2 Watt supply Automatic adjustment to local voltage Light sources 4 LEDs for the ring illuminator Power consumption max 30 W 3 for the arc illuminator USB port 5V 500 mA Illumination Incident light 4 point ring illumination Standards compliance CE cUL UL Oblique ad 3 point arc o Dde E 4 switchable scenarios Transmitted light 5 LEDs with central LED for high contrast No data transfer or control is possible 3 switchable scenarios NOT suitable for connecting to a computer Average LED life approx 25 000 hours 6 100 K Incident light 5 800 K Transmitted light LED2500 only Thermo management for the LEDs silent and vibration free Color temperature Cooling Incident light and transmitted light can be Illumination control controlled sep
11. les of the Leica LED2000 LED2500 and the accessory components e In order to prevent damage from vibrations disassemble all moving parts that accord ing to the user manual can be assembled and disassembled by the customer and pack them separately Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Integration in third party products e Siehe Booklet Sicherheitskonzept Disposal e Refer to Safety Concept booklet Legal regulations e Refer to Safety Concept booklet EC Declaration of Conformity e Refer to Safety Concept booklet Health risks Workplaces with microscopes facilitate and improve the viewing task but they also impose high demands on the eyes and holding muscles of the user Depending on the duration of unin terrupted work asthenopia and musculoskel etal problems may occur For this reason appro priate measures for reduction of the workload must be taken General Instructions e Optimal arrangement of workplace work assignments and work flow changing tasks frequently e Thorough training of the personnel giving consideration to ergonomic and organiza tional aspects The ergonomic design of the Leica LED2000 LED2500 aims to limit the strain on the user to the lowest possible level Safety Instructions Continued Technical safety To connect the Leica LED2000 LED2500 to power use a power cable that meets the power cable specifications in your country The power socket u
12. lkaline caustic and corrosive materials and keep chemicals away from the instruments Plugs optical systems and mechanical parts must not be disassembled or replaced unless doing so is specifically permitted and described in this manual Protect your stand from oil and grease Do not grease guide surfaces or mechanical parts Service Protection from dirt Dust and dirt will affect the quality of your results Put an optionally available dust cover over the stand when it will not be used for a long time Keep accessories in a dust free place when not in use Care Maintenance Contact Persons Continued General information The Leica LED2000 LED2500 can be cleaned easily with a soap solution and water Do not use caustic or abrasive cleansers Special notes on the Leica LED2000 The base of the Leica LED2000 features open ings through which spilled liquids can drain Simply remove the stage plate and clean the base with a soap solution Wipe it dry with a clean cloth Special notes on the Leica LED2500 The transmitted illumination unit of the Leica LED2500 is sealed and thus waterproof Remove the glass plate and clean the base with soap solution Wipe it dry with a clean cloth Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual The buttons Leica LED2000 Leica LED2500 The buttons of the illumination are waterproof Clean the membrane switches with soap solu tion Wipe then dry with a clean clot
13. mproper use Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Introduction Assembly Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Assembly Installation of Leica LED2000 LED2500 Unpacking the base The stand is supplied completely assembled A Unpack the instruments on a suffi ciently large level non slip surface Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Connecting to AC power 1 Ensure that the power switch on the base is set to 0 2 Insert the power cable into its socket and connect it to a grounded power outlet 3 Switch the Leica LED2000 LED2500 on using the main switch on the rear side of the base Assembly Installation of Leica LED2000 LED2500 Continued Inserting the stage plate or glass insert plate The Leica LED2000 is supplied with a 1 stage plate black white 120 mm It may be used with the black or white side facing up depending on the required contrast For the Leica LED2500 please use the provided glass insert plate Insert the stage plate by gently pressing against Remove the stage plate by gently pressing on the tension spring the rear part Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Assembly Assembling the Optics Carrier Adapter position on the LED2000 LED2500 IR gt E lo e WS Installing an optics carrier on the Leica 1 For Leica S4 S6 and Leica M80 instru LED2000
14. nt is altered modified or used in conjunction with non Leica components that are outside of the scope of this manual Unauthorized alterations to the instrument or noncompliant use shall void all rights to any warranty claims Place of use e Refer to Safety Concept booklet e Electrical components must be placed at least 10 cm away from the wall and from flammable substances e Avoid large temperature fluctuations direct sunlight and vibrations These conditions can distort measurements and micro graphic images General Instructions e In warm and warm damp climatic zones the individual components require special care in order to prevent the build up of fungus Responsibilities of person in charge of instrument e Refer to Safety Concept booklet Ensure that e The Leica LED2000 LED2500 stand and accessories are operated maintained and repaired by authorized and trained person nel only e All operators have read understood and observe this User Manual and particularly the safety regulations Safety Instructions Continued Repairs service work e Refer to Safety Concept booklet e Only original Leica Microsystems spare parts may be used e Before opening the instruments switch off the power and unplug the power cable e Avoid contact with powered electrical circuits which can lead to injury Transport e Use the original packaging for shipping or transporting the individual modu
15. our illumination types provides new information As there is no such thing as an ideal illumination setting we recommend cycling through the sequences until you find the setting best suited to your specimen Feel free to experiment it s worth it Operation Use the buttons of the Leica LED2000 and LED2500 to change the illumination scenarios and to adjust the brightness Leica LED2000 Leica LED2500 Illumination Types and Results Continued All power LEDs are on This setting achieves the greatest brightness while the effects of highlights and shadows are reduced by the dominant ring illuminator This setting is ideal for observing dark flat non reflective specimens Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Ring illuminator on This illumination type results in very bright homogeneous lighting virtually without shad ows The ring illuminator is often used when observing specimens with strongly fissured or porous surfaces Operation Illumination Types and Results Continued Only the upper two power LEDs of the arc Only the lowest power LED of the arc illumi illuminator are on nator is on The resulting side light results in images with This illumination results in a pseudo darkfield pronounced light shadow effects not unlike effect The image becomes darker and exhi those of a swan neck light guide Scratches and bits extreme contrasts The 3D effect of flat other rece
16. re three scenarios for transmitted light from the Leica LED2500 1 A diffuse variant of the transmitted light illumination for generating a large area of uniform transmitted light This enables effective illumination of large samples that already have a high contrast 2 Centrally directed transmitted light illumi nation which generates a defined contrast The illumination function is particularly recommended if the sample has low intrin sic contrast The contrast and brightness in the outer area of the illumination decrease along with this 3 All LEDs are switched on This generates the maximum brightness of the transmitted light illumination Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Operation Illumination Levels and Brightness Continued The illumination combinations of the transmitted light unit LED2500 L I El 7 F 9 7 ke ne si i E E 5 The Leica LED2500 is equipped with a 1x diffuse transmitted light ON for a large Li transmitted light unit that can be turned high contrast samples requiring on and off with the button uniform illumination 2x directed central transmitted light illumination ON suitable for low contrast samples the contrast and brightness decrease in the outer area 3x combination of diffuse and directed transmitted light illumination maximum brightness of
17. sed has to be equipped with a 16 A or 10 A fuse Only connect the instrument to a grounded power socket that has been installed according to regulations The power supply voltage has to correspond to the voltage speci fied on the identification label Make sure that the ground connection is neither defective nor interrupted since otherwise a malfunction poses a risk of fatal injury Never unplug the power plug with moist or wet hands There is danger of an electric shock Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual General Instructions Introduction Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Introduction Control Elements Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Introduction N Adapter for holding the optics carrier Integrated ring illuminator with 4 power LEDs Movable arc illuminator with 3 power LEDs Base Stage plate black white 120 mm LED2000 or glass insert plate 120 mm 5 LED2500 Focusing drive Locking screw for the arc illuminator Membrane keyboard for selecting the illumi nation option and brightness adjustment Control Elements Continued Rear side of the Leica LED2000 LED2500 1 5V 500mA USB port e g for supplying power to a Leica DMS300 DMS1000 Power socket 3 Power switch The USB port is not suitable for connect A ing to a computer or other computer systems Since the USB output has a voltage of 5 V there is a danger of damage being incurred from i
18. sity in 10 steps To switch the illumination off completely press the button or use the power switch The Leica LED2000 LED2500 remembers the last illumination combination restoring it the next time you switch the instrument on Operation The microscope illumination is in the exempt group risk group 0 according to EN 62471 2008 when used according to its intended use Never look directly into the LED beam A of the illumination equipment either with or without optical instruments as this increases the risk class Failure to observe this notice poses a risk of eye damage Illumination Levels and Brightness The illumination combinations 000 20m 000 000 A Each time the button is pressed the illumination combination changes in this sequence 1x everything ON ring illuminator amp arc illuminator 2x amp ring illuminator only ON 3x the upper two power LEDs of the arc illuminator ON 4x the lowest power LED of the arc illuminator ON 5x 2 everything OFF Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Operation Illumination Levels and Brightness Continued Special features of the Leica LED2500 The brightness of the transmitted light unit cannot be adjusted separately it is set together with the arc illumination and the ring light There a
19. sses become easier to identify specimens is enhanced Dirt and dust particles become very easy to identify Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Operation Illumination Types and Results Continued The diffuse transmitted light illumination is switched on x The transmitted light of the Leica LED2500 can be used to examine transparent samples The uniform transmitted light is ideally suited for colored high contrast samples With a large diameter of 60 mm it is also suitable for over view observations at low magnifications The results can be optimized using different bright ness levels Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Only the central LED of the transmitted light illumination is switched on diffuse transmitted light Semi transparent samples are optimally con trasted with the optimized transmitted light The centrally positioned LED which emits directed light onto the sample enables clear visualization even of structures that have very low contrast Can be used ideally for high magnification levels Operation only directed transmitted light The images clarify how the directed transmitted light improves the contrast of the sample As a result the structures and differences within the sample are brought out significantly better Service Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Service Care Maintenance Contact Persons General We hope you enjoy using your Leica LED2000 LED2500
20. the transmitted light 4x 7 transmitted light OFF Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Operation The Correct Height for the Arc Illuminator Depending on the situation it is advis Li able to adjust the height of the arc illu mination To do so first focus the sample and then optimize the height of the arc illumination until the corresponding result is attained Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual Adjusting the arc illuminator The height of the arc illuminator can be adjus ted independently of the focus to ensure the best possible illumination for your require ments 1 Loosen the screw of the arc illuminator so that the illuminator is free to move 2 Move the arc illumination up and check the result through the eyepiece of the stereo microscope 3 Retighten the screw Operation Illumination Types and Results Take advantage of the options The combination of ring light arc illumination and transmitted light illumination only Leica LED2500 provides you with a broad range of different illuminations Take advantage of this flexibility to provide the best possible illumina tion for your specimens You will be surprised at how you can improve your results Leica LED2000 LED2500 User Manual We would like to use a few examples to inspire you to find the best kind of illumination for your specific requirements through testing Depending on the application and specimen each of the f
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