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- Page 1 Living up to Life User Manual Leica TL5000 Ergo Transmitted Light Base...
- Page 2 Use in clean rooms Servicing Before using your microscope for the first time, The Leica TL5000 Ergo can be used in clean Repairs may only be carried out by Leica please read the "Safety concept" brochure rooms without any problems.
- Page 3 Failure to comply can cause the following: Hazards to personnel Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual...
- Page 4 The safety instructions in this manual refer to this User Manual have been tested for safety Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet the installation and use of the Leica TL5000 and potential hazards. The responsible Leica Ergo transmitted light base. Be sure to read the...
- Page 5 Integration in third-party products instrument Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet Only original Leica Microsystems spare Ensure that: parts may be used. Disposal the base, the M series stereomicroscopes Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Objective Rottermann contrast control system Dark field illumination control system Quick Start Guide Switching off the LED display An overview of the Leica TL5000 Ergo Resetting settings The integrated aperture Malfunction indicator / automatic shutoff The different contrast methods Possible scenarios... -
Page 7: Leica Tl5000 Ergo
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Page 8: Congratulations
Leica M series. If, for example, you work with an encoded Leica M205 C stereomicroscope, the information on magnifica- tion or objectives in use is automatically relayed to your Leica TL5000 Ergo transmitted light base or Leica SmartTouch™ control unit. -
Page 9: The Modular Design: Everything Is Relative
The optics carriers, eyepieces, bases that cannot be met with standard parts, contact and more can be combined in any way you your Leica consultant. We have a solution for choose, allowing you to create the microscope every problem. -
Page 10: On We Go
If, on the other hand, you are putting the base already been assembled and commissioned by and microscope together yourself, continue your Leica consultant, skip the installation in- with the "Assembly" chapter, which begins on structions and start with the Quick Start Guide page .11... - Page 11 Assembly Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual...
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Page 12: Important Information For Assembly
Leica TL5000 Ergo trans- mitted light base together with the Leica M205 C stereomicroscope. However, the transmitted light base can be operated with all Leica M series stereomicroscopes – with or without fluo- rescence. For details on assembling the optics carrier, tube, and eyepieces please consult your stereomicroscope's user manual. -
Page 13: Assembling The Focusing Column
The first step is to connect the focusing column Assembling the column adapter Assembling the focusing column of the M series to the Leica TL5000 Ergo. 1. Securely install the column adapter on the 2. Securely screw the focusing column to the column using the four included screws. -
Page 14: Motorized Focus: Restricting The Travel Path
Exception: If the power fails while the moto- rized focus is moving, the position data are lost. In this case, the calibration must be repeated using the Leica LAS software or the Leica SmartTouch™. To do so, please consult the respective manual. -
Page 15: Optics Carrier
450 027 to 10 450 030) with the microscope carrier. If you have any inquiries regarding compatibility and adaptation of other models, please contact your Leica consultant. 3. Insert the optics carrier into the microscope carrier and fasten it with the locking screw. -
Page 16: Tube
Please note that inserting intermedi- groove. ate elements can lead to shading in the border area of the field of view. Preparations 1. Unscrew the positioning screw and remove the protective cover. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 17: Eyepieces
You can extend the overall magnification range 2. Remove the plastic tube guard. using available 10×, 16×, 25× and 40× wide- field eyepieces for persons wearing glasses. 4. Securely tighten the clamping screws. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 18: Objective
Hold the objective firmly during assembly and disassembly so that it does not fall onto the stage plate. This applies particularly to the 2x planapochromatic objective, which is very heavy. Remove all specimens from the stage plate first. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 19: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 20: An Overview Of The Leica Tl5000 Ergo
An Overview of the Leica TL5000 Ergo 3 4 5 Back panel Left side Right side Power switch for the base LED display for opening and positioning the On/Off switch for the light source / Press and Power connection aperture or for balance in DF mode. -
Page 21: The Integrated Aperture
If the Leica TL5000 Ergo is used with an encoded stereomicroscope the aperture Specimen with a wide-open aperture closes automatically based on the selected magnification. For unencoded microscopes the aperture must be adjusted manually by the user. -
Page 22: The Different Contrast Methods
Operation for Rottermann contrast is explained Operation for dark field illumination is explai- starting on page 27 . ned starting on page 29 . Fly with bright field illumination Identical subject with dark field illumination Identical subject with Rottermann contrast Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 23: Possible Scenarios
Depending on the configuration matically adjusted to the respective magnifica- mal contrast is found quickly. The Leica Smart- used, more or less automation is available for tion; if this changes, the aperture adapts to the Touch™... -
Page 24: Switching The Transmitted Light Base On And Off
The LED illumination can be very bright! Check and adjust the intensity of the illumination to a suitable brightness before looking through the eyepieces. Continued on next page. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... - Page 25 This switch is not menti- is visualized by the LED scale. oned in the remaining part of this User Manual. 4. Press the on/off switch on the right side once again to turn off the illumination on the base. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual...
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Page 26: Working With Bright Field Illumination
2. Press the "BF" ("Bright Field") button once on a bright surface. to activate bright field mode. 3. Look through the eyepieces and adjust the light intensity using the control on the right side of the base. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 27: Working With Rottermann Contrast
3. Look through the eyepieces and adjust the contrast like valleys. rast mode and to bring the aperture into light intensity using the control on the right position. side of the base. Continued on next page. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... - Page 28 1. Press and hold the "RC"button and simul- taneously select the desired aperture opening using the control on the left side. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual...
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Page 29: Working With Dark Field Illumination
4. Change the angle of incidence of the light using the control on the left side of the base in order to find the optimum contrast for your specimen. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 30: Dark Field For Fluorescence Applications
This way you will have a low-reflection background that will therefore be even darker. The protective glass plate is located beneath the glass cover of the base, directly above the light source. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 31: Switching The Automatic Control System For Bright Field On And Off
Switching the Automatic Control System for Bright Field On and Off If the Leica TL5000 Ergo is used together Deactivating the automatic control system Manual control with an encoded stereomicroscope, the 1. Enable bright field mode ("BF"). The aperture can be adjusted by the... -
Page 32: Resetting The Base To Factory Default Settings
– that is, all settings are reset to the value they were upon delivery. 1. Hold the on/off switch on the right side of the base 5 seconds long in order to return to the factory settings. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 33: Preparation For The Automatic Control System
Preparation for the Automatic Control System Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 34: The Basics
Before the automatic contrast of the This one time detection must be carried Leica TL5000 Ergo base can be used, out before the first time you use the base the individual components in the equipment with the Leica SmartTouch™, Leica Application configuration must be detected. -
Page 35: Detection With Smarttouch
2. On the Leica SmartTouch™, touch the "Config." tab. 3. Touch the "Config." field. 4. In the "Microscope" field select the instru- ment categories you are using in sequence. -
Page 36: Detection With Leica Application Suite
Detection with Leica Application Suite Detection with Leica Application Suite 5. Click the "Microscope" tab. 7. In each category, click on the component 1. Start Leica Hardware Configurator. you are using. 2. Configure your microscope in Hardware Setup. 3. Start Leica Application Suite. -
Page 37: Detection With Leica Application Suite Af
Detection with Leica Application Suite AF Detection with Leica Application Suite AF 4. Select the instrument categories you are 5. In each category, click on the component 1. Start Leica AF Hardware Configurator. using in sequence. you are using. 2. Configure your microscope in Hardware Setup. -
Page 38: Operation With Leica Smarttouch
Operation with Leica SmartTouch™ Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 39: Leica Smarttouch™ Expands Your Possibilities
Controlling the Leica TL5000 Ergo Additional information The Leica SmartTouch™ external control unit While interacting with the Leica TL5000 Ergo Please consult the manual that was delivered makes a variety of tasks easier, combined with transmitted light base, the Leica SmartTouch™... -
Page 40: An Overview Of The Leica Smarttouch
An Overview of the Leica SmartTouch™ Touchscreen Hardware keys (freely configurable) Toggle button Double rotary actuator Top rotary actuator Bottom rotary actuator Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 41: Controls On The Touchscreen
(such as labels or titles) are displayed in a black font. All the values that can be modified (such as the zoom factor, status of the illumina- tor, etc.) are displayed in a red font. Segment Scroll bar arrows Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 42: Accessing The Leica Tl5000 Ergo
Accessing the Leica TL5000 Ergo Accessing the Leica TL5000 Ergo 1. Touch the "Light" tab. 2. Touch the symbol for the transmitted light base. 3. Select the desired type of illumination. 4. Put in the desired settings as they are outli- ned on the following pages. -
Page 43: Bright Field Illumination Control System
6. Switch on/off the base's light source aperture by tapping repeatedly 7. Reset button for restoring the default 3. Switch on/off the aperture's Automatic settings (for all or individual contrast Control System methods) 4. Select the desired type of illumination Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 44: Rottermann Contrast Control System
3. Select a type of illumination to control contrast 4. Display for the current brightness/ 7. Reset button for restoring the default aperture/balance settings (for all or individual contrast methods) Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 45: Dark Field Illumination Control System
5. Switch on/off the light source taps in order to control contrast 6. Reset button for restoring the default 3. Select a type of illumination settings (for all or individual contrast methods) Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 46: Switching Off The Led Display
2. Touch the "SmartTouch" field in the "Config." field. can be shut off through the Leica SmartTouch™. 3. Touch the "Brightness" symbol. 4. Switch on/off the LED display on the Leica TL5000 Ergo with the "Zoom display" button. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 47: Resetting Settings
Resetting settings The settings on the Leica SmartTouch™ Resetting settings 2. Select whether all settings ("All") or only can be reset at any time. This way the 1. Touch the symbol for restoring the default those for the currently active contrast standard settings are selectively restored for settings. -
Page 48: Malfunction Indicator/Automatic Shutoff
This is due to a safety function designed to prevent damage to the base. As soon as the LED lighting unit has cooled off the base can be used again as usual. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 49: Dimensions And Specifications
Dimensions and Specifications Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... -
Page 50: Dimensions
Dimensions Leica M205 C with coarse/fine pinion and Leica TL5000 Ergo transmitted light base Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual... - Page 51 Technical Data Leica TL5000 Ergo Light source Power supply Light source by user Input 120–240 VAC 47 – 63 Hz 3.2 A Illuminated area: Bright field 65 mm Output 33 VDC 3.93 A 130 W max. Connections Illuminated area: Dark field...
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Page 52: Appendix
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Page 53: Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons
Leica representative or Leica Microsystems and corrosive materials and keep chemicals even after years and decades, your Leica confi- (Schweiz) AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg. away from the instruments. guration will continue to work as well as it did on the very first day. - Page 54 Keep accessories in a dust-free place when Remove dust with a pneumatic rubber bulb not in use. or with a soft brush. Clean objectives and eyepieces with special optic cleaning cloths and with pure alcohol. Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual...
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