Focusing - Leica DMI Series Instructions Manual

8.5 Focusing

Leica DMI3000 B and Leica DMI4000 B:
The left-hand focus wheels can be used for both
coarse and fi ne focusing; the right-hand focus
wheel for fi ne focusing only (a version of the
Leica DMI3000 B with mirrored focus controls is
also available)
Leica DMI6000 B:
Note:
The parfocality teach-in has already been per-
formed at the factory. However, it may be neces-
sary to perform another teach-in after installing
the objectives when setting the microscope up.
We recommend checking parfocality before set-
ting the stops and performing a teach-in with the
Leica Application Suite (LAS) if necessary.
Focusing the image
The focusing is controlled by the knob (116.3,
p. 102) on the SmartMove remote control module.
Abb. 114
1 Focus operating keys
2 Open fi lter drawer
2
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Alternatively, use the focus wheels on either side
of the stand.
The current Z position is shown on the LeicaS-
creen. In the case of motorized stages, the Z
drive will travel to its lowest position prior to the
stage initialization when switching the micro-
scope on.
The focus buttons Z
↑
the stand (Fig. 114) permit fast focusing or lower-
ing of the objectives.
Setting stops
Set the lower focus stop by pressing and hold-
ing the SET button and pressing the Z
well.
The display will show
Pressing the button combination again will delete
the stop.
The display will show
The lower focus stop can also be set using the
Leica Application Suite (LAS).
The lower stop is the same for all objectives and
can not be traversed.
In addition, a focus position that can not be tra-
versed can also be set.
To do so, press and hold the SET button and press
the Z button as well.
The display will show
Pressing the button combination again will delete
the stop.
The display will show
The focus position can also be set using the Lei-
ca Application Suite (LAS).
Set the focus position for the dry objective at the
highest magnifi cation. The focus positions will
then be set automatically for all other objectives,
taking parfocality and working distances into ac-
count.
8. Operation
and Z on the right side of
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button as
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