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  • Page 1 Leica DM750 Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter overview Safety regulations The Leica DM 750 Get Ready! Get Set! Care of the Microscope Dimensions Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 3 Ready! Set! Go! Symbols used in this operating manual Attaching the viewing Tubes Care of the Microscope Important Notes Leica EZ Viewing Tube – General maintenance Instructions on use integrated eyepieces Health risks and dangers of use Leica Standard Viewing Tube –...
  • Page 4: Safety Regulations

    Safety regulations Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 5: Safety Concept

    Safety concept The individual modules of the Leica DM micros- You can combine individual system articles with copy series include an interactive CD-ROM with articles from external suppliers. Please read the all relevant user manuals several languages. user manual and the safety requirements of the Keep it in a safe place, and readily accessible supplier.
  • Page 6: Symbols Used In This Operating Manual

    This symbol within the text points to addi- ϐ tant information that is mandatory to tional information and explanations. read and observe. Failure to comply can cause the following: Hazards to personnel Ϙ Functional disturbances or damaged Ϙ instruments Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 7: Important Notes

    Important Notes Description User Manual Accessories from third-party suppliers The Leica DM 750 microscope meets today's This user manual includes important instruc- You can combine individual system articles with state of the art of technology. Nevertheless, tions related to operating safety, maintenance articles from external suppliers.
  • Page 8: Instructions On Use

    Doing so can impair the functions of them from dust and moisture. Never use electri- the protective measures provided. The Leica DM 750 microscope may be used only cal devices outdoors. Install electrical devices at in closed rooms and must be placed on a solid...
  • Page 9 In order to prevent damage from vibrations,...
  • Page 10: Health Risks And Dangers Of Use

    The ergonomic design and construction of the Dangers during use Workplaces with microscopes facilitate Leica microscopy series are intended to reduce The Leica DM 750 microscope may only be Ϙ and improve the viewing task, but they the exertion of the user to a minimum.
  • Page 11: Information For The Person Responsible For The Instrument

    Information for the person responsible for the instrument Information for the person responsible for Do not use the Leica DM 750 microscope Only original Leica replacement parts may Ϙ Ϙ the instrument unless it is in perfect condition. be used in servicing the product.
  • Page 12: Care Instructions

    Ϙ disposable cloth. Remove dirt using a clean cloth that has Ϙ Protect the Leica DM 750 microscope from been moistened with distilled water. Ϙ oil and grease. Never grease or oil mechani- Clinging dirt can be removed using petro- Ϙ...
  • Page 13: Accessories, Maintenance And Repair

    Accessories, maintenance and repair Accessories Maintenance Repairs and service work Only the following accessories may be used The Leica DM 750 microscope is basically Only original Leica Microsystems spare Ϙ Ϙ with the Leica DM 750 microscope: maintenance-free. To ensure that it always parts may be used.
  • Page 14: Electrical Data And Ambient Conditions

    Environment Unplug the instrument before changing any fuses. The Temperature for use +10 °C … +40 °C Leica DM 750 has two fuses, which are located behind the Storage temperature -20 °C … +52 °C power cord receptacle. +50 °F … +104 °F...
  • Page 15: The Leica Dm 750

    The Leica DM 750 Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 16: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Leica DM 750 Compound Microscope from Leica Microsys- tems. This model’s exclusive design features and full range of accessories make it a truly versatile, high quality-instrument for educational and routine clinical applications. • This instrument should only be used as described.
  • Page 17: Unpacking

    These items are delivered in separate packages. Please do not discard any of the packing Ϙ materials. They should be used for safely storing and transporting the instrument should the need arise. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 18: Get Ready

    Get Ready! Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 19: Substage Illumination

    Substage Illumination Substage Illumination Type 1: Standard Illumination Type 2: Koehler Illumination The Leica DM 750 is available with two Adjustable condenser centration with provided Adjustable condenser centration with thumb- types of Substage Illumination. Identify tool. screws and adjustable Koehler field diaphragm.
  • Page 20: Attaching The Viewing Tubes

    Allen key Ϙ provided. 2. Insert the dovetail into the stand support Type 1: Leica EZ viewing tube with integrated and tighten the set screw firmly without eyepieces. forcing it. This precisely positions the view- ing tube onto the optical axis of the micro- scope, regardless of the selected rotation.
  • Page 21: Leica Ez Viewing Tube - Integrated Eyepieces

    Leica EZ Viewing Tube – integrated eyepieces 1. To use the captive thumbscrew, completely 2. Position the Leica EZ viewing tube back in remove the set screw that comes with the place on the stand. stand. Leica EZ viewing tube with integrated eyepieces.
  • Page 22 Leica EZ Viewing Tube – integrated eyepieces (cont.) You can now safely rotate the Leica EZ viewing tube by loosening the captive thumbscrew, rotating the viewing tube, and tightening the captive thumbscrew again. The eyepieces are already integrated with the Leica EZ viewing tube and are pre-adjusted for corrected vision;...
  • Page 23: Leica Standard Viewing Tube - Separated Eyepieces

    Leica Standard Viewing Tube – separated eyepieces 1. Insert the eyepieces into the eyetubes. 2. Lock the eyepieces into the eyetubes by tightening the silver screws on the under- side of the eyetubes with a standard Cross type (Phillips) screwdriver (not provided).
  • Page 24: Eyeguards

    In this case, go to section room light. "Operation" on page 29. If you purchased your Leica DM 750 by components and not by stan- dard configuration, please continue to section "Installing Objectives" on page 25.
  • Page 25: Installing Objectives

    Always rotate the nosepiece by using the knurled nosepiece ring. As you rotate the nosepiece clockwise, attach the objectives by screwing them into the nosepiece holes starting with the lowest magnification and advancing to the highest magnification. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 26: Installing The Substage Condenser

    1. Raise the stage to its highest position using 3. Completely loosen the two set screws (or The Leica DM 750 has an open substage the coarse focus knob on the side of the thumbscrews if you have a Koehler stand)
  • Page 27 You will make a more accurate condenser centration when you come to section "Complete Condenser Centration" on page 30. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 28: Get Set

    Get Set! Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 29: Turning On The Microscope

    2. Turn the microscope on using the switch on Power Cord illumination system. the bottom right-hand side of the micro- • If the power cord is not already scope stand. attached, attach it securely to the back of the microscope. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 30: Complete Condenser Centration

    3. Look through the eyepieces and use the provided tool with the set screws (or thumbscrews if you have a Leica DM 750 Centered with Koehler illumination) to more accu- rately center the condenser by observing the X and centering it in the field of view by •...
  • Page 31 Complete Condenser Centration (cont.) 4. If you have a Leica DM 750 with standard If you have a Leica DM 750 with a Koehler illumination (no Koehler field diaphragm), field diaphragm, you will center and focus you can now lock the condenser into posi-...
  • Page 32: Using The Condenser

    Match the line of the rotating ring with the objective magnification in use. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 33: Prepare To View A Specimen Slide

    2. Use the X/Y stage control to position the ing the specimen slide forward into the slide so a portion of the specimen is under slide grips. the objective in use. Slide grips hold the slide in place. Slide grips Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 34: Focusing

    The Leica DM 750 microscope stand has been factory-adjusted so that the stage focus can be found within 1.5 rotations of the fine focus adjustment from this position.
  • Page 35: Viewing Tube Adjustment

    Be sure you are wearing circle. your eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you have a Leica DM 750 with a Koehler Ϙ Field Diaphragm, go on to section "Koehler If you have a DM 750 with standard illumi- Setup"...
  • Page 36 If your DM 750 has Koehler setup, please Ϙ 4. Grip the knurl on the focusing eyepiece go to the next section "Koehler Setup" on with one hand and rotate the top of the page 37. eyepiece with the other hand until the Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 37: Koehler Setup

    Koehler Setup If your Leica DM 750 is fitted with a field diaphragm for Koehler Illu- 2. Use the condenser focusing knob, located on the left-hand side of the mination, use the following procedure to assure condenser centra- substage, to bring the leaves of the field diaphragm into sharp focus.
  • Page 38: Koehler Setup (Cont.)

    Koehler Setup (cont.) 3. Turn the condenser centering thumbscrews simultaneously to Center 4. Open the field diaphragm until the iris leaves disappear just beyond the image of the field diaphragm. the field of view. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 39: Oil Immersion Technique

    Oil Immersion Technique 1. Find the field of view on the slide that you 3. Place a drop of Leica Immersion Oil on the 4. Swing the oil immersion objective in place would like to inspect. specimen slide on the area of the specimen (the objective will be labeled "OIL")
  • Page 40 6. Grip the knurled nosepiece ring and rock the objective back and forth to eliminate any air bubbles, then settle the oil objec- tive into position with the oil between the front lens of the objective and the speci- men slide. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 41: Time Delay Shutoff

    Time Delay Shutoff The Leica DM 750 is equipped with a time Changing the status of the time delay The LED Illumination will flash to indicate Ϙ delay shutoff capability, which automati- shutoff the time delay shutoff status was changed.
  • Page 42 Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 43: Ready! Set! Go

    Now all you need to do is change objectives, set the condenser aperture (and field diaphragm if you have a DM 750 Koehler Stand) appropri- ately for the objective magnification you are using, and enjoy the view! Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 44: Care Of The Microscope

    Care of the Microscope Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 45: General Maintenance

    The microscope should always be covered Ϙ with the plastic dust cover (provided with the instrument) when it is not in use. Leica DM 750 Manual...
  • Page 46 The surface of this front lens can be readily cleaned with a toothpick covered The Leica DM 750 has a durable finish. All Ϙ with a cotton tip, or with a small cotton non-optical parts of the instrument can be swab.
  • Page 47: Dimensions

    Dimensions Leica DM 750 Manual...
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