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  • Page 1 Leica DMS1000 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PC Mode Effective Displayed Section Connecting a Computer, Installing Software, Activating PC Mode Limitations in PC Mode Assembly Leica DMS1000 with Incident Light Base Startup Procedure Incident Light Base and Focusing Column Leica DMS1000 Microscope Carrier and Leica DMS1000 Switching on the Leica DMS1000 Leica DMS1000 with Transmitted Light Base...
  • Page 3 White Balance Dimensional Drawings PC Mode Leica DMS1000 Checking Cables, Terminals and Software Leica DMS1000 with Incident Light Base Switching on the Leica DMS1000 Leica DMS1000 with Incident Light Base Additional Use of an HD Monitor in PC Mode Leica DMS1000 with Transmitted Light Base User Menu Leica DMS1000 with Swing-arm Stand...
  • Page 4 General Notes Leica DMS1000 User Manual General Notes...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General Notes Safety concept Use in clean rooms Servicing Before using your Leica microscope for the first The Leica DMS1000 digital microscope system Repairs may only be carried out by Leica time, please read the "Safety Concept" booklet can be used in clean rooms without any Microsystems-trained service technicians.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Notes

    Important Safety Notes User Manual The Leica  DMS1000 can be configured in a The "Safety Concept" booklet contains addi- To maintain the unit in its original condition and variety of ways in the Leica product range. tional safety information regarding the service...

  • Page 7: Symbols Used

    Failure to comply can cause the following: Important information Hazards to personnel   This symbol indicates additional informa- Hazards to personnel Functional disturbances or damaged tion or explanations that are intended to Functional disturbances or damaged instruments provide clarity. instruments Leica DMS1000 User Manual General Notes...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    The Leica  DMS1000 digital microscope system and accessories are operated, main- Electrical components must be placed at Never use the Leica DMS1000 or its components tained and repaired by authorized and least 10 cm away from the wall and from for surgical procedures (such as eye surgery) trained personnel only.
  • Page 9 Avoid contact with powered electrical The ergonomic optics concept and the design circuits, which can lead to injury. of the Leica DMS1000 digital microscope system EC Declaration of Conformity aim to limit the strain on the user to the lowest Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet Transport possible level.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Leica DMS1000 User Manual Introduction...

  • Page 11: Congratulations

    This means factory. This means that if you use a Leica LED you will be perfectly equipped for any situa- illuminator, you automatically obtain the best...

  • Page 12: Standard Delivery And Optional Accessories

    Various functions can be assigned to the 6. SD memory card optional handswitch/footswitch (12 730 229) 7. Protective cover (such as taking individual pictures, white 8. "Leica Application Suite (LAS)" software DVD balance).   For information on additional accessories, such Additional information about working on...

  • Page 13: System Overview

    System Overview This overview shows the Leica  DMS1000 in an example application with additional components. 1. Leica DMS1000 2. Microscope carrier 3. Illumination 4. Focusing column 5. Baseplate 6. HD monitor or computer with LAS software Leica DMS1000 User Manual Introduction...

  • Page 14: Overview Of The Instrument

    2. Programmable front button 3. Status light 4. IR receiver, for remote control 5. Zoom knob 6. Click-stop slider 7. Leica DMS1000 mounting fixture in the microscope carrier 8. Protective cover 9. HDMI connection 10. USB connection 11. Connection for footswitch 12.

  • Page 15: Effective Displayed Section

    1. Live image in 16:9 format, displayed on the HD monitor 2. Captured image in 4:3 format, displayed on the computer or saved to an SD card. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Introduction...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Assembly Leica DMS1000 User Manual Assembly...

  • Page 17: Leica Dms1000 With Incident Light Base

      This chapter shows an example of assem- 1. Take the three provided screws out of the bly of the Leica DMS1000 on an incident packaging. light base. Images and descriptions may vary 2. Install the incident light base on the column when using another incident light base.

  • Page 18: Microscope Carrier And Leica Dms1000

    1. Unscrew the clamping screw. using the provided Allen key and the also be installed upside-down (recom- 2. Place the Leica DMS1000 in the microscope provided screw (recommended variant for mended variant for objectives with a large carrier so that the notch in the microscope objectives with a small working distance).

  • Page 19: Leica Dms1000 With Transmitted Light Base

    Assembling the column   This chapter shows an example of assem- bly of the Leica DMS1000 on a transmit- ted light base. Images and descriptions may vary when using another transmitted light base. 1. Take the three provided screws out of the 1.

  • Page 20: Microscope Carrier And Leica Dms1000

    1. Unscrew the clamping screw. using the provided Allen key and the screw also be installed upside-down (recom- 2. Place the Leica DMS1000 in the microscope provided (recommended variant for objec- mended variant for objectives with a large carrier so that the notch in the microscope tives with a short working distance).

  • Page 21: Leica Dms1000 With Swing-Arm Stand

    3. Install the vertical column on the base plate using the screw. General Notes   This chapter shows an example of assem- bly of the Leica DMS1000 on a swing-arm stand. Images and descriptions may vary when using another swing-arm stand. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Assembly...

  • Page 22: Safety Ring And Horizontal Arm

      The swing-arm stand is designed so that 3. Tighten the clamping screw to prevent the tion. It protects the horizontal arm against fall- the Leica  DMS1000 can be moved as arm from extending. ing down accidentally.   desired. However, it may also be logical in some For safety reasons, you should fasten the instances to fasten the microscope in place.

  • Page 23: Microscope Carrier And Leica Dms1000

    The microscope can be rotated freely together the bore of the horizontal arm. with the microscope carrier. 2. Place the Leica DMS1000 in the microscope 2. Fasten the microscope carrier in place using carrier so that the notch in the microscope the washer and safety screw.

  • Page 24: Objective And Illumination

    Remove all specimens from the stage plate first.   The objective is not part of the standard delivery of the Leica DMS1000. 1. Remove the protective cap on the optics 2. Screw the objective into the optics carrier. carrier by turning it.

  • Page 25: Objective With Telecentric Optics

    Notes on telecentric optics   carrier by turning it. optics carrier. The Leica  DMS1000 can be used for special measuring requirements when using an objective with telecentric optics. This is made possible by using a special objective and compatible adapter combination.
  • Page 26 The following table shows which combina- tions of objective and compatible adapter are provided by telecentric optics. Objective Leica article number Compatible adapter 0.5× planapochromatic Z-series 10 447 177 10 450 650 0.8× planapochromatic Z-series 10 446 360 10 450 651 1.0× planapochromatic Z-series 10 447 176 10 450 651 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Assembly...

  • Page 27: Illumination: Leica Led3000 Rl

    (10 450 266) to the Leica LED3000 RL. minator and the locking screw of the cable. optics carrier are on a straight line. 2. Attach the Leica LED3000  RL to the objec- tive from below. 3. Tighten the locking screw.   The supported working distance is between 60 mm and 150 mm.
  • Page 28   We recommend assembling the accesso- process. ries on the Leica LED3000 RL on a table in reverse and then mounting them on the objec- tive together. Leica DMS1000 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Illumination: Leica Led3000 Nvi

    (10 450 266) to the Leica LED3000 NVI. cable. illuminator and the locking screw of the optics carrier are on a straight line, as otherwise 2. Attach the Leica LED3000 NVI to the objec- tive from below. image shading may occur. 3. Tighten the locking screw.

  • Page 30: Illumination: Leica Led5000 Sli, Leica Led3000 Sli

    The Leica LED5000  SLI and its longer goosenecks should be avoided for installation on a large incident light base (10  450  049) or a transmitted light base. Leica Microsystems recommends the LED3000  SLI for installation on a small or medium 1.
  • Page 31 NVI) can be connected to the spot illumi- nator's second CTL2 socket. 1. Connect the external power supply unit (10  450  266) to the Leica LED5000  SLI or LED3000  SLI. The right and left side of the spot illuminator both have a socket.

  • Page 32: Installation

    Installation Leica DMS1000 User Manual Installation...

  • Page 33: Hd Mode (Standalone)

      Please only connect the provided 5 V power supply unit. Using an incor- 1. Connect the Leica  DMS1000 to a suitable 1. Set the mode switch to "HD" in order to set rect voltage can substantially damage the power socket using the USB cable and the Leica DMS1000 to HD mode (standalone).

  • Page 34: Pc Mode

    DVD provided with the Leica DMS1000. the color of the status light. The status light is red when switching on the Leica  DMS1000; as soon as it is green, you can open the software 1. Place the DVD provided into the computer's and view, record or manage images.

  • Page 35: Limitations In Pc Mode

    16:9   Images are always output in a 4:3 aspect ratio when the Leica  DMS1000 is connected to a computer – even if a 16:9 moni- tor is connected via HDMI. However, the image is displayed correctly on these kinds of devices, just with black screen edges.

  • Page 36: Startup Procedure

    Startup Procedure Leica DMS1000 User Manual Startup Procedure...

  • Page 37: Leica Dms1000

    Switching on the Leica DMS1000 HD mode (standalone) PC mode   If the Leica DMS1000 is connected to a computer in HD mode (standalone): The remote control does not respond. A live image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on the HD monitor (with black bars on the right and left).

  • Page 38: Switching On The Illumination

    Switching on the Illumination General notes   The light from the Leica LED illuminator can be very bright. Avoid looking directly into the LEDs.   The intensity of the illuminator can be adjusted in 10 increments.   When pressing the buttons, hold the keypad between your thumb and index 1.

  • Page 39: Focusing, Adjusting The Resistance Of The Focus Drive

    On focusing columns with separate coarse and fine adjustment, the outer drive knobs have to be twisted in opposite direc- tions relative to each other. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Startup Procedure...

  • Page 40: Changing Magnification, Click-Stop Feature

    1. Look at the HD monitor. 1. Push the button towards the knob to enable   Parfocality: The Leica  DMS1000 is parfo- the click stops. cally matched. If the specimen is in focus 2. Focus on the specimen.

  • Page 41: Remote Control

    7. Brightness adjustment up or down 8. Pairing button Always keep the remote control for controlling 9. Show/hide information box the Leica DMS1000 pointed towards the micro- 10. White balance set button scope's IR receiver. 11. Call up the camera menu  ...
  • Page 42 HD monitor. If this is not the case, the batteries need   For the battery replacement, you need to be changed. two (2) type AAA batteries. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Startup Procedure...

  • Page 43: Pairing Cameras With Remotes

    3. The microscope only responds to the remote control commands from the remote   The Leica DMS1000 and the remote control used for the pairing. control can be paired and then only respond to each other. This can be helpful when Resetting to factory setting using multiple cameras and remote controls.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Front Button Or Footswitch

    3. Select "SETUP USER" in the main menu: Both the Leica  DMS1000's front button and optional footswitch can be configured with the remote control as defined by the user.  ...
  • Page 45 OVERLAY: Show crosshair or overlay. Press- ing this button multiple times scrolls through the list of crosshairs or overlays. WHITE BAL: Run white balance for color correcting the camera. For additional information on white balance, refer to page 52. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Startup Procedure...
  • Page 46 Operation Leica DMS1000 User Manual Operation...

  • Page 47: Operation

      Please only connect the provided 5 V power supply unit. Using an incor- 1. Check that the Leica  DMS1000 is properly 1. Check whether the mode switch is set to rect voltage can substantially damage the supplied with power via the USB power "HD"...

  • Page 48: Switching On The Leica Dms1000

    1. Set the on/off switch to "ON" to switch on the Leica DMS1000. 2. The status light's LED switches from red to green, a signal tone sounds and the live image is displayed on the HD monitor – the Leica DMS1000 is ready to use. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Operation...

  • Page 49: Information About Sd Memory Cards

    An SD card cannot be formatted in the from being deleted. microscope. Leica  DMS1000. If it is necessary to format the card, use a computer to do so. You can also If you cannot save any more images to the...

  • Page 50: Capturing Images Without A Computer

    You hear a signal tone as confirmation. While takes up approx. 1.3 megabytes of storage of the Leica DMS1000 until it clicks into place. the image is being acquired, the status light space on the SD card. This means that per giga- The Leica DMS1000's status light is illuminated...

  • Page 51: Displaying Images And Videos Without A Computer

    Displaying Images and Videos Without a Computer   The Leica  DMS1000 can display images 007/0109 IC800007.MP4 007/0109 IC800007.MP4 and video clips directly on an HD monitor. Control via remote control: : Show/hide thumbnail view. : Select thumbnail image (JPG or MP4).

  • Page 52: White Balance

    5 seconds. The microscope now carries out mum results when used in conjunction with a an automatic white balance adjustment. Leica LED illuminator. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Operation...

  • Page 53: Pc Mode

      Leica Application Suite has to be installed on the computer in order to use the Leica DMS1000 in PC mode. The computer also has to have sufficient free hard drive space. 1. Check whether the Leica DMS1000 and the 1. Check whether the mode switch is set to "PC".

  • Page 54: Switching On The Leica Dms1000

    Switching on the Leica DMS1000 Switching on the Leica DMS1000 (PC mode)   For additional information on Leica Appli- cation Suite, please refer to "LAS Help". 1. Set the on/off switch to "ON" to switch on the Leica DMS1000. 2. Start Leica Application Suite.

  • Page 55: Additional Use Of An Hd Monitor In Pc Mode

    LAS software. Due to technical limitations, it is not possible to display an HD 1. Connect the Leica  DMS1000 to the HD ready or Full HD live image on the connected HD monitor using the HDMI cable.

  • Page 56: User Menu

    User Menu Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...

  • Page 57: Calling Up The User Menu

    Calling up the User Menu General notes Calling up and closing the user menu   The Leica DMS1000 is controlled entirely 1. Point the remote control towards the via the computer in PC mode. The front Leica DMS1000. button, the remote control and the footswitch 2.

  • Page 58: Automatic White Balance

    Whenever possible, always use a neutral gray chart or another color- neutral object to attain optimum results.   For transmitted light specimens, configuring the white balance to the pure transmitted light at moderate brightness is recommended (without the specimen). Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...

  • Page 59: Manual White Balance

    "RED LEVEL", "BLUE LEVEL" and "BLACK LEVEL" until the image displays mum results. a harmonious gray.   The white balance mode is always set to "MANUAL" after manually adjusting the white balance, even if it was set to "AUTO" previously. Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...

  • Page 60: Exposure

    2. Call up the "EXPOSURE" entry. 3. Set the value for "EXP MODE" to "AUTO" for automatic exposure. 4. Correct the values for "BRIGHTNESS" and "GAMMA" until you obtain the desired results for the image. Main menu Submenu Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...

  • Page 61: Resolution

      The "RESOLUTION" menu lets you define the resolution individually for the live image on the computer, capturing individual images and capturing video. This provides optimum results in every situation. Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...
  • Page 62 6 different resolutions in sequence. capturing continues without interruption. Video capturing is discontinued   A double signal tone is output when activating the recommended if the SD card runs out of memory. default resolution of HD1080-50. Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...

  • Page 63: Camera Settings

    (such as white balance, resolution, etc.) is reset. Select this function if you numbering, followed by either JPG for individual images or MP4 for video are getting the impression the microscope is not responding normally or a recordings. setting has not been made correctly. Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...
  • Page 64   If you save the file name or the date and time into images, they cannot be deleted later, even if you rename the files or change the date. Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...

  • Page 65: User-Defined Settings

    Currently, two color schemes are available for the menu guidance. Addi- able experience. tional colors may be provided in the future via a firmware update. Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...
  • Page 66 (unintentionally) selected an Asian language that uses logograms and want to return to a menu display that is alpha- numeric. The menu entry for selecting the language is always added in English as well. Leica DMS1000 User Manual User Menu...

  • Page 67: Setting The Overlay (Setup Overlay)

    Various overlays are available for download on the Leica content and let you configure your microscope for special tasks.
  • Page 68 Setting the Overlay (Continued) Restore an overlay (RESTORE OVERLAY) Resets the overlays to the factory setting: A histogram, a Leica logo, a cross- hair over the entire live image and a small crosshair in the middle of the live image.

  • Page 69: Scalable Display

    Enable the scale bar (SCALEBAR) Select "YES" or "NO" to enable or disable the scale bar.   The Leica  DMS1000 has a "scalable display". This means that the zoom scale and crosshair are also magnified at the corresponding Enable the crosshair (CROSSHAIR) setting based on the selected magnification.

  • Page 70: Configuring Predefined Illumination Scenarios

    Configuring Predefined Illumination Scenarios Changing the illumination mode Sequence     The Leica DMS1000 is supplied with vari- To return to the last selected mode, press ous illumination modes that cover a wide until the "LAST USED" setting spectrum of possible situations.

  • Page 71: Service

    Service Leica DMS1000 User Manual Service...

  • Page 72: Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons

    Leica representatives on the Leica Microsystems ing tips will ensure that even after years and website: www.leica-microsystems.com. decades, your Leica microscope will continue to work as well as it did on the very first day. Leica DMS1000 User Manual Service...
  • Page 73 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 DMS1000 User Manual Service...
  • Page 74 Permitted measures Servicing Some components are made of polymer or are Clean the microscope (or parts of it) Repairs may only be carried out by Leica polymer-coated. They are, therefore, pleasant using warm soapy water, then wipe using Microsystems-trained service technicians.

  • Page 75: Spare Parts

    19 004 871 USB cable (1.8 m) 13 302 708 946 915 5 W USB adapter with interchangeable connector 10 450 805 IR remote control RC3 19 004 870 SD card (4 GB) 12 730 229 Footswitch Leica DMS1000 User Manual Service...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 77: Technical Data

    27.4 mm (achromatic 2.0×) Optical data Leica DMS1000 @ Leica DMS1000 @ highest lowest head pos. head pos. Resolution 169 lp/mm 21 lp/mm FoVx 3.2 mm 25.9 mm FoVy 1.8 mm 14.6 mm 0.05 mm 3.5 mm Max@22"-monitor 150× 18× Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 78 1,000 V to 100 V Click-stop feature Eight switchable positions, for repetitive tasks Standard objective Achromatic 1.0× Additional objectives Achromat: 0.32×, 0.5×, 0.63×, 0.8×, 1×, 1.25×, 1.6×, 2× Additional objectives (with Z-series planapochromat: adapter) 0.5×, 0.8×, 1× Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 79 HD ready: 1,280×720 – 50 Hz/60 Hz – 30 fps Supported operating systems Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OS X Leica Software PC: Leica LAS & LAS EZ software Full HD: 1,920×1,080 – Mac: Leica Acquire Software 50 Hz/60 Hz/25 Hz/30 Hz – 30 fps...
  • Page 80 SD HC compatible, 128 MB – 32 GB Status LED 3 colors: green – power on, yellow – busy, red – error Power supply Via USB cable to computer or to external 5 V USB power supply unit Power requirement Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 81: Optical Data - Field Of View

    1.72 2.44 1.37 12.30 6.92 7.81 4.39 6.18 3.48 4.87 2.74 3.90 2.19 3.12 1.76 2.44 1.37 1.95 1.10 10.25 5.77 6.50 3.66 5.15 2.90 4.06 2.28 3.25 1.83 2.60 1.46 2.03 1.14 1.63 0.91 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 82: Optical Data - Magnification And Depth Of Field

    0.05 172.5 0.03 34.2 0.78 53.9 0.31 68.0 0.20 86.4 0.12 107.9 0.08 134.6 0.05 172.5 0.03 215.6 0.02 41.0 0.54 64.7 0.22 81.7 0.14 103.6 0.09 129.4 0.05 161.5 0.04 207.0 0.02 258.7 0.01 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 83 0.05 217.7 0.03 43.2 0.78 68.0 0.31 85.9 0.20 109.0 0.12 136.2 0.08 169.9 0.05 217.7 0.03 272.1 0.02 51.8 0.54 81.6 0.22 103.1 0.14 130.8 0.09 163.4 0.05 203.9 0.04 261.2 0.02 326.5 0.01 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 84: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional Drawings Leica DMS1000 LEI C A DMS 1000 LEICA DMS 1000 M60x1 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 85: Leica Dms1000 With Incident Light Base

    Leica DMS1000 With Incident Light Base LEICA DMS 1000 LEICA DMS 1000 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 86: Leica Dms1000 With Incident Light Base

    Leica DMS1000 With Incident Light Base LEICA DMS 1000 LEICA DMS 1000 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 87: Leica Dms1000 With Transmitted Light Base

    Leica DMS1000 With Transmitted Light Base LEICA DMS 1000 LEICA DMS 1000 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 88: Leica Dms1000 With Swing-Arm Stand

    Leica DMS1000 With Swing-arm Stand LEICA DMS 1000 LEICA DMS 1000 max.668 Leica DMS1000 User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 89 CONNECT WITH US! Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG · Max-Schmidheiny-Strasse 201 · 9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland T +41 71 726 34 34 · F +41 71 726 34 44 www.leica-microsystems.com...

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