Accessories, Maintenance and Repair Leica A60 LED Ring Illuminator Replacing the Protective Glass The Leica A60 S Congratulations! Dimensions An Overview of the Leica A60 S Dimensions Assembling the Leica A60 S Optical data Column and Baseplate Optical data Safety Ring and Horizontal Arm...
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially impor- tant information that is mandatory to read and observe. Failure to comply can cause the following: Hazards to personnel Instrument malfunctions and damage Leica A60 S User Manual Safety Instructions...
Important Notes Description User manual Legal requirements The Leica A60 S stereomicroscope meets This user manual includes important instruc- Adhere to general and local regulations relat- today's state of the art of technology. Neverthe- tions related to operating safety, maintenance ing to accident prevention and environmental less, hazards may still arise during operation.
Intended use Place of use Non-intended use The Leica A60 S stereomicroscope is an opti- Use the stereomicroscope in closed, dust-free Using the stereomicroscope in any way cal instrument for improving the visibility of rooms at +10 °C to +40 °C. Protect it from oil,...
Dangers during use Workplaces with stereomicroscopes of the Leica stereomicroscopes are intended to The stereomicroscope must be connected facilitate and improve the viewing task, reduce the exertion of the user to a minimum. to a grounded outlet. but they also impose high demands on the eyes Danger of infection and holding muscles of the user.
(as long as maintenance was not carried out by us), or is handled improperly, Leica Carry out regular inspections to make If you use accessories from other manu- will not accept any liability.
Never use chemicals to clean colored manufacturer. surfaces or accessories with rubberized parts. This could damage the surfaces, We recommend concluding a service and specimens could be contaminated by contract with Leica Service. abraded particles. Leica A60 S User Manual Safety Instructions...
Accessories, Maintenance and Repair Accessories Maintenance Repairs and service work Only the following accessories may be used The Leica A60 S stereomicroscope is basi- Only original Leica Microsystems spare with the stereomicroscope: cally maintenance-free. To ensure that it parts may be used.
Congratulations! You have just purchased a Leica A60 S – an In developing the Leica A60 S, we have placed excellent choice! The outstanding features of great emphasis on simple, self-explanatory this stereomicroscope are its flexible design, its operation. However, please take the time to...
An Overview of the Leica A60 S 1. Column 2. Horizontal arm 3. Locking screw on the cross-member 4. Safety ring 5. Baseplate with grounding point 6. Magnification changer (zoom) 7. Eyepieces 8. Focusing drive 9. Optics carrier 10. Leica A60 LED ring Illuminator...
Therefore, always request assistance for assembly. 2. Fit the serrated lock washer onto the screw. Leica A60 S User Manual Assembling the Leica A60 S...
1. Rotate the horizontal arm into a secure 1. Slide the safety ring over the column and position. tighten the clamping screw. 2. Carefully tighten the clamping screw on the cross-member. Leica A60 S User Manual Assembling the Leica A60 S...
1. Connect the grounding cable to the grounding point that you can use to grounding point of the baseplate. ground the configuration. The grounding cable is not included in the scope of delivery. Leica A60 S User Manual Assembling the Leica A60 S...
1. Insert the connecting pin from below into 2. Fasten the stereomicroscope using the After you have installed the safety screw, the the bore of the horizontal arm. washer and safety screw. stereomicroscope can be rotated freely. Leica A60 S User Manual Assembling the Leica A60 S...
Fastening the Leica A60 Fastening The swing-arm stand is designed so that the Leica A60 S can be moved as desired. However, it may also be logical in some instances to fasten the stereomicroscope in place. 1. Carefully tighten the side clamping screw.
Illuminator assembly Assembly The standard delivery of the illuminator The Leica A60 LED ring illuminator is 1. Connect the power supply cable to the ring includes two Velcro strips that you can installed with a single screw on the illuminator.
"Quick Start Guide" for orientation: adjusted, you have to retighten the in focus. For the Leica A60 S, this is 122 mm. safety ring. Otherwise, accidental lowering can cause damage to the specimen or stereomicro- scope.
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5. Loosen the locking screw on the cross- member so that the horizontal arm can be 2. Move the horizontal arm to the desired moved freely again. height. Leica A60 S User Manual Using the Leica A60 S...
Not to worry – after a little while, it will become automatic. If you wear glasses, fold the eyecups back – otherwise, fold the eyecups forwards. Leica A60 S User Manual Using the Leica A60 S...
If precise focusing is not possible, check eyepiece correctly for your eyes (see page 28). whether the working distance is in the permitted range (see page 23). 2. Begin to focus on the specimen. Leica A60 S User Manual Using the Leica A60 S...
Magnification Display You can read the configured magnifica- tion on the right-hand rotary knob. For the tables with the optical data, including object field diameter, refer to page 36. Leica A60 S User Manual Using the Leica A60 S...
Like all other Leica stereomicroscopes, just the sharpness. item 8. the Leica A60 S is parfocally matched. The prerequisite for this is the correct setting of the 4. Select the lowest magnification again, but 10. Select the highest magnification and refo- cus if necessary.
1. Grip the drive knobs with both hands and turn them towards each other until the desired torque is reached during focusing. Leica A60 S User Manual Using the Leica A60 S...
Leica A60 LED Ring Illuminator The light of the Leica A60 LED ring illu- The ring illuminator offers a great Using the keypad minator can be very bright. Therefore, number of advantages you will not want Use the...
The protective glass protects the optics Replacing the Protective Glass from dirt and possible damage. Never 1. Remove the Leica A60 LED ring illuminator use the Leica A60 without the protective glass, (see page 21). as otherwise dust and dirt can get into the optics.
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Dimensions Leica A60 S User Manual Dimensions...