Survey of chapters Introduction Operating elements Preparation before surgery After surgery Operation Accessories Safety precautions Care and maintenance What to do if... Technical data Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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Stereo/second-observer attachment Beam splitter with counterweight Video-zoom tube Adapter piece for accessories of the M 600 series Beam splitter Dual Imaging Color Module DI C500 Ultra Observer ULT500 Mounting accessories Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
Important paragraphs, which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically- correct and efficient manner. ➩ Indicates that you have to do something. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
The AB swivel movement is balanced out via the A and B pinion. Movement C is balanced out at the microscope carrier. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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• at A and B sledges of the surgical microscope (4) • in rotatable joint (5) The following movements with the surgical microscope can be performed if the selector switch is located in the XYZ FREE position: Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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6 Power switch of Leica M500 OH3 surgical microscope 7 100 V/120 V/220 V/240 V switch 8 Power connection 9 Pullout fuse for power cable 10 Potential equalisation connector Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
11 Joystick (selectable for XY movement or for menu control in 10 Handgrip clamping lever DI C500) 12 Focus 13 Selector button (three brakes) 14 ALL-FREE button (all brakes) 15 Zoom Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
9 Regulating knob for movement speed of the X/Y axes 10 Selector switch for brakes: - XYZ-Free - Focus-Lock 11 Display 12 Arrow keys 13 Cover for connections 14 Display key for menu control Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
DI C500 with IGS workstation: Menu scroll down 7 Focus, long working distance 8 DI C500: Increase the brightness of the displayed image DI C500 with IGS workstation: Menu scroll up Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
FREE button. ➩Outfit microscope with all accessories for use. ➩Position hand/mouth switch. ➩Press the ALL-FREE button and bring the Leica M500 OH3 into ➩Position handgrips as needed for the forthcoming surgery. ➩Screw off cover of connections (Item 13, Page 10), connect the transport position (see figure below).
➩Never change the accessories or attempt to rebalance the microscope while it is over the field of ➩Swing microscope away. operation. ➩Move Leica M500 OH3 to the transport position and out of the ➩Lock the Leica M500 OH3 each time before changing operating area. accessories.
Operation Setting/releasing footbrakes Locking the Leica M500 OH3 The D axis of the Leica M500 OH3 is locked when locking is Warning performed. Surgical microscope can move without warning! Locking is mainly used for installation and accessory-change at ➩Always set footbrakes, except during transport.
➩Switch on the Leica M500 OH3. ➩Mount accessories in the permissible weight range (see 4 5 6 technical data on Page 43). Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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➩Press the A (2) button until the microscope is balanced out. If one of the three LEDs illuminates, balancing must be checked: ➩Press the ALL-FREE button and check balancing. Correct balancing manually if necessary. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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The D axis can be adapted by the number of wheel counterweights (see Page 30). The microscope moves upward: ➩Press the selector switch (2) to the left (–) until the microscope is balanced out. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
➩Unplug the fibre-optic light guide at connector (4) of the main illuminator. The pushbutton (6) for illumination flashes orange and the LED (7) for the main illuminator goes out. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
➩Set the required working distance with the focus buttons on the handgrip/footswitch or, if a fault occurs, manually with the rotary knob (2). ➩Set the desired light field diameter/brightness with the rotary knob (1). Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
The dioptre values, eye-base and eyepiece magnification of the selected doctor are shown in the display. Dr. Keller IPD: Diop. L: + 0.0 Diop. R: + 0.0 Eyepiece magnification: Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
➩Select the greatest magnification (magnification 13.7). ➩Check sharpness and adjust if necessary. ➩Lead protective glass into the bayonet lock upward in direction (a). ➩Turn protective glass in direction (b) until it engages. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
It must still be possible to move the instrument easily. Check for easy ability to be moved. Settings in the service menu may only be made by service technicians. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
(see Page 24) Settings at control unit Main menu interface If a DI C500 module is used, please observe the user settings for the DI C500 at the control unit in the Leica Dr. Keller DI C500/Leica ULT500 user manual/installation instructions.
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«ok». The standard settings can now be changed. Clearing error messages If a fault occurs in the Leica M500 OH3, an error message appears on the display. ➩Eliminate fault (see the chapter entitled «What to do if...», Page 40).
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➩Press any button on the footswitch. The set function with an arrow symbol is displayed to the left and the ❍ symbol in the symbol picture on the right changes to Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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➩Select «User settings» in main menu 2 and confirm with «ok». ➩Select «Control unit» under «User settings» and confirm with «ok». ➩Select «User name» under «Functions» and confirm with «ok». Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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In rotatable joint • Brake Nos. 0, 1 and 2 for moving the stand (XYZ FREE) • Brake Nos. 3, 4 and 5 for moving the Leica M500 N (FOCUS LOCK) surgical microscope Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
➩Set the required focus with the rotary knob (1). Pulling in additional cables Additional cables can be pulled through the available cable channels of the Leica M500 OH3 for use with accessories (e.g. video, DI C500). Positioning aids (3) are located at the cable channels ➩Close cable channels again.
Operation Changing wheel counterweight at D axis If the Leica M500 OH3 cannot balance out the hardware used, a wheel counterweight must be added or removed. This is also signalled by the LED (Item 5, Page 10) for balancing the D axis.
Light distribution: 50 % on each side • with pupil-base adjustment for the eye-base • focal length f = 170 mm • integrated eyepieces with dioptre adjustment and built-in eyecup adjustment Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
• attached to beam splitter of M 500-N surgical microscope Beam splitter • beam splitter with eight optical outputs • allows viewing by a second person or documentation Light distribution: 50 % on each side Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
➩Insert accessory and check whether the connection is engaged. ➩Tighten locknut (2) by hand. ➩Loosen clamping screw (1). ➩Place accessory into the dovetail ring from above. ➩Tighten clamping screw (1). Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
It can be used for observation, documentation as well as in human and veterinary surgery. Directions for the user • The Leica surgical microscope is only to be used on a strong floor in a closed room. ➩Follow the instructions given in this manual.
Severe damage to tissue can result from an incorrect working distance! ➩When working with lasers, always set the working distance of the microscope to the laser distance and lock it there. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
EQUIPMENT is connected to equivalent recentable marked “Hospital only” or “Hosptial Grade”. (printed on) Type 10448015 DO NOT USE S/N TTMMJJxxx IN OPHTALMOLOGY Made in JP (printed on) Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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Safety precautions Only to be operated by trained personnel Danger of squeezing fingers Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
When inserting the lamp insert, ensure that the arrow Please contact your Leica Service representative. (3) points to the right. ➩Close access hatch again. The pushbutton for illumination (Item 6, Page 18) goes out. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
➩Check main illuminator and backup illuminator. ➩Switch back to main illuminator and switch off illumination. Footswitch ➩Position footswitch. ➩Test all functions with the footswitch. ➩Remove fuses (2) from the fasteners and replace them. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
Microscope and microscope carrier Automatic balancing was not can only be moved with great force or completed. (Page 15/16). ➩Press the pushbutton for auto balance not at all. again. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
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Position of accessories was changed properly. after balancing out. (see Page 15). Leica M500 OH3 cannot be balanced out. Wheel counterweight used on the D axis ➩Change wheel counterweight on the cannot compensate for the mounted D axis (see Page 30). accessories.
2 and confirm with «ok». ➩Check connection cable and replace if No status response from microscope Connection from stand to microscope interrupted, connection cable defective. necessary. Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
Optical data Total magnification: with 10x eyepiece: 1.4x to 13.7x Field of view (dia. in mm): with 10x eyepiece: 16 to 150 Leica M500 OH3 / Ref. 10 711 894 / Version -...
Limitations on use side selector button configurable with three user-defined brakes The Leica M500 OH3 is only for use in closed rooms and on a motorised XY adjustment or strong floor. navigation of DI C500 functions via...
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