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  • Page 1 Leica L2 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dimensions ........32 Leica L2 User manual...
  • Page 3 The Leica L2 fibre-optic light source is a compact, power- ful, competitively-priced unit which, when combined with various light guides and accessories, is suitable for a wide range of applications.

  • Page 4: Safety Concept

    The housing of the Leica L2 is made of antistatic material, providing maximum protection against electrostatic discharge. The Leica L2 is silent and free of vibrations; a 20W bulb is used, so there is no need for a fan. Leica L2 User manual...
  • Page 5 Prohibited The use of the Leica L2 in a manner other than that uses described in this user manual may result in injury, malfunction and damage. – Do not try to carry out technical modifications. – Do not fit different plugs or cables.
  • Page 6 Responsibilities – Ensure that the Leica L2 fibre-optic light source is of person in charge operated, maintained and repaired only by authorized of instrument and trained personnel. – Ensure that personnel who use the instrument have read and understood this manual and the manuals for...
  • Page 7 – cause damage to the equipment. Power supply unit – The Leica L2 fibre-optic light source is to be operated only in conjunction with the original power supply unit. – The power supply unit is to be operated only at the stipulated mains voltages of 100 to 240V (50/60Hz).
  • Page 8 – Wait for the halogen bulb to cool before you try to change it. If you touch a hot bulb, you may suffer burns. There is a warning symbol inside the door of the lamp compartment as a reminder (see page 21). Leica L2 User manual – Safety precautions during use...
  • Page 9 – Do not look directly into the open connector of the light guide; you could be temporarily dazzled. First switch off the bulb before you pull out the light guide. Leica L2 User manual – Safety precautions during use...
  • Page 10 This symbol denotes additional information or explana- tions that have been provided for understanding. Action This symbol indicates that certain operations must be carried out. Explanatory notes • This symbol indicates additional information and explanations. Leica L2 User manual – Safety precautions during use...

  • Page 11: Overview Of Equipment

    5 Lamp compartment with socket for 8V/20W halogen reflector bulb 6 Handle for opening the lamp compartment 7 Adapter mounting rail 8 Ventilation holes 9 Ventilation holes 10 Ventilation hole (on base of unit) 11 Type plate (on base of unit) Leica L2 User manual...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Overview 1 Leica L2 fibre-optic light source 2 Adapter for focus column 3 Adapter for swinging-arm stand and for cylindrical columns 4 Baseplate for stand-alone operation 5 Adapter for 300mm focus drive 6 Flexible fibre-optic light guide with one or two arms...
  • Page 13 S6 D / S6 T / S8 APO 10 447 055 MS5 / MZ6 10 446 372 10 446 391 10 447 038 10 446 373 10 447 009 10 446 378 10 445 737 StereoZoom ® M-Stereomicroscopes StereoZoom ® Leica L2 User manual – Installation...

  • Page 14: Adapters For Stereomicroscopes And For Stand-Alone Operation

    Four adapters are available for connecting the Leica L2 fibre-optic light source to various stereomicroscope stands and for stand-alone operation. When in use, the Leica L2 fibre-optic light source must always be locked into an adapter to ensure stability (page 8).
  • Page 15 Adapter ➔ When mounted on the baseplate, baseplate the light source can be used as a stand-alone unit. Using the mounting rail, slide the fibre-optic light source into the adapter fork until it engages. Leica L2 User manual – Installation...

  • Page 16: Supply Unit

    If the light guide has a guide pin, make sure that it connects with one of the corresponding slits. Push the light guide into the holder so that it engages. Leica L2 User manual – Installation...
  • Page 17 Leica S8 APO can only be used with the side- ways-mounted lamp arms. One and two arm On the Leica S4 E, S6 E, S6, S6 T Universal light guide and S6 D the one-arm universal light guide can be inserted di-...
  • Page 18 Fit the outlet of the light guide into the holder. If required, use the clamping screw to secure the focusing lens to the outlet of the light guide (see page 22). Leica L2 User manual – Installation...
  • Page 19 6-point ring light Use the clamping screw to secure the 6-point ring light to the objective of the stereomicroscope. If necessary, thread the pipe through the port on the microscope carrier. Leica L2 User manual – Installation...

  • Page 20: Use

    Before you try to use the light source, please read the safety notes on page 7. The power supply unit for the Leica L2 fibre-optic light source is voltage-sensitive, i.e. it automatically sets itself to the voltage available (100 to 240V) and ensures a constant illumination level, independent of voltage fluctuations.

  • Page 21: Changing The Bulb

    • If the bulb is still on, it will now extinguish automati- cally. Remove the old 8V/20W bulb and inset a new one. Close the lamp compartment. The door of the compartment clicks into place. Leica L2 User manual – Use...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Perfect functioning, safety and maximum light quality are assured only if the original accessories are used with the Leica L2 fibre-optic light source. The various adapters available for the light source and for the light guides are described on pages 14–17.

  • Page 23: Near-Vertical Illuminator

    The clamping screw should be at the front and the light guide connector at the rear left. Connect the flexible light guide to the light source (see page 18) and to the lamp housing. Leica L2 User manual – Accessories...

  • Page 24: Coaxial Illuminator, Transmitted-Light Stage

    The lever on the right-hand side is used to swing a neutral ab- sorber in and out. With the neu- tral absorber you can reduce the brightness without changing the color temperature. Leica L2 User manual – Accessories...
  • Page 25 Transmitted-light Insert the transmitted-light stage stage into the 120mm- diameter port. Connect the flexible light guide to the light source (see page 18) and to the transmitted-light stage. Leica L2 User manual – Accessories...

  • Page 26: Notes

    Is the mains lead plugged in? Check the available voltage If, none of the above remedies eliminates the fault, please contact your nearest Leica agency. Solutions other than those above must be implemented by authorized technicians from Customer Service (see page 5).

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    EN 61010-1 Relative humidity – ambient temperature up to 31°C: 85% – ambient temperature from 31°C to 40°C: linear decrease to 75% EN 61010-1 Atmospheric pressure 700 to1060 hPa Degree of contamination EN 61010-1 Leica L2 User manual – Notes...
  • Page 28 54lm – light guide dia. 6.0mm, typical values 63lm Colour temperature 3200K Incidence angle of light beam (2aeff) approx. 55° DIN 58 141-10 Measures to reduce IR radiation Cold-light reflector Leica L2 User manual Leica L2 User manual...

  • Page 29: Compliance With Standards

    – With CE certificate of conformity Technical data are not binding and are subject to change in the course of technological development. Spare parts Article number Halogen reflector bulb 8V/20W 10 447 056 Leica L2 User manual Leica L2 User manual – Notes...

  • Page 30: Notes

    If, contrary to expectations, your stereomicroscope develops a fault, please call in a specialist – contact your local Leica agent or the factory in Heerbrugg, Switzerland. Protect your •...

  • Page 31: Care

    • Clean with industrial alcohol or isopropanol, taking appropriate safety precautions. Always take appropriate safety precautions when using industrial alcohol and isopropanol. Leica L2 User manual...

  • Page 32: Dimensions

    Dimensions of Leica L2 with Leica S4 E, S6 E, S6 T with incident-light stand Leica S4 E, S6 E, S6 T Dimensions in mm ø58 ø76 Leica L2 User manual...
  • Page 33 Dimensions of Leica L2 with Leica S6 D with incident light stand Leica S6 D ø58 ø76 Dimensions in mm Leica L2 User manual...
  • Page 34 Leica S8 APO Dimensions of Leica L2 with with incident-light stand Leica S8 APO ø58 ø76 Dimensions in mm Leica L2 User manual...
  • Page 36 Leica Microsystems – the brand for outstanding products Leica Microsystems’ Mission is to be the world’s first-choice provider of innovative The companies of the Leica Microsystems solutions to our customers’ needs for vision, measurement, lithography and analysis Group operate internationally in five business of microstructures.

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