Switching on the Illumination System Overview Focusing, Adjusting the Resistance of the Focus Drive Changing Magnification, Click-stop Feature Assembly Emspira 3 With Incident Light Base Operation (Stand-Alone Mode) Emspira 3 With Transmitted Light Base Operation in Stand-Alone Mode Emspira 3 With Swing-arm Stand...
Optical Data – Field of View Optical Data – Magnification and Depth of Field* Dimensional Drawings Emspira 3 Emspira 3 With Incident Light Base Emspira 3 With Incident Light Base Emspira 3 With Transmitted Light Base Emspira 3 With Swing-Arm Stand...
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General Notes Emspira 3 User Manual General Notes...
General Notes Safety concept Cleaning Responsibilities of person in charge of Before using your Emspira 3 for the first time, Emspira 3 Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, please read the "Safety Concept" booklet inclu- chemicals or techniques for cleaning.
Before installing, operating or using Emspira 3 This user manual describes the special functions and the accessories, read the user manuals of the Emspira 3 system and contains important listed above. In particular, please follow all instructions for its operational safety, mainte- safety instructions.
Important information This symbol indicates additional Personal injury! information or explanations that are Emspira 3 malfunctions and damage. intended to provide clarity. Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially Read and understand this user important information. Failure to manual before using this device.
* Measurement results and accuracy depend Leica affiliate must be consulted whene- on used objective, zoom and microscope ver Emspira 3 is altered, modified or used in settings. conjunction with non-Leica components that are outside of the scope of this user manual!
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EMC precautions the Emspira 3 system and the accessory other electronic devices. components. Prior to the installation of Emspira 3, the elec- In order to prevent damage from vibrations, tromagnetic environment needs to be evalu- disassemble all moving parts that (accor- ated.
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EN 61326-1, Electrical equipment Intended for indoor use only in all EU member of Emspira 3 aim to limit the strain on the user measurement, control and laboratory use – states, EFTA states and Switzerland. to the lowest possible level.
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Leica for service or mainte- either individually or as an authorized represen- nance, the User should always reset the micro- tative of the company or organization acquiring scope to factory settings.
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Introduction Emspira 3 User Manual Introduction...
Your Emspira 3 System We congratulate you on purchasing the Standard delivery The Emspira 3 system standard delivery inclu- des: Emspira 3 digital microscope from Leica Microsystems. 1. Emspira 3 digital microscope 2. USB cable, for connecting to a computer or...
Optional Accessories Optional "stand-alone kit" Handswitch/footswitch Wi-Fi dongle Emspira 3 can be operated without a PC via The Wi-Fi dongle enables you to connect integrated On-Screen-Display Software. Moni- to a local WLAN to send images and tor, USB thumb drives and control devices results to a pre-defined email address.
7. USB SPEED port (for stand-alone operation, insert USB thumb drive for data storage here) 8. Zoom knob 9. Click-stop slider 10. Emspira 3 mounting fixture in the micro- scope carrier 11. Objective (not included in the delivery package) Emspira 3 User Manual...
System Overview This overview shows Emspira 3 in an example application with additional components. 1. Emspira 3 2. Microscope carrier 3. Illumination 4. Focusing column 5. Baseplate 6. HD monitor or computer with LAS X software Emspira 3 User Manual...
1. Take the three provided screws out of the packaging. This chapter shows an example of assembly of Emspira 3 on an 2. Install the incident light base on the column incident light base. Images and using the three screws.
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2. Alternatively, install the microscope carrier 1. Unscrew the clamping screw. upside-down (recommended variant for 2. Place Emspira 3 in the microscope carrier so objectives with a large working distance). 1. Fasten the microscope carrier to the column that the notch in the microscope housing using the provided Allen key and the screw and the lower clamping screw overlap.
Emspira 3 With Transmitted Light Base General notes Installing the column adapter Assembling the column This chapter shows an example of assembly of Emspira 3 on a transmitted light base. Images and descriptions may vary when using another transmitted light base. ...
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2. Place Emspira 3 in the microscope carrier so above the transmitted light base. that the notch in the microscope housing and the lower clamping screw overlap.
For safety reasons, use two using the screw. people for this part of the setup. General notes This chapter shows an example of assembly of Emspira 3 on a swing- arm stand. Images and descriptions may vary when using another swing-arm stand. ...
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The swing-arm stand is designed arm from extending. accidentally. so that Emspira 3 can be moved as For safety reasons, you should fasten desired. However, it may also be the horizontal arm in place when logical in some instances to fasten ...
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Emspira 3 can be rotated freely together with the bore of the horizontal arm. the microscope carrier. 2. Place Emspira 3 in the microscope carrier so 2. Fasten the microscope carrier in place using that the notch in the microscope housing the washer and safety screw.
1.0× planapochromatic Z-series 10 447 176 10 450 651 Remove all specimens from the stage plate first. The objective is not part of the standard delivery of Emspira 3. Emspira 3 User Manual Objective and Illumination...
Remove all specimens from the stage plate first. The objective is not part of the standard delivery of Emspira 3. 1. Remove the protective cap on the optics 2. Screw the objective into the optics carrier. ...
1. Connect the external power supply unit (10 450 266) to the LED3000 RL. 2. Attach the LED3000 RL to the objective from below. 3. Tighten the locking screw. The supported working distance is between 60 mm and 150 mm. Emspira 3 User Manual Objective and Illumination...
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We recommend assembling the The provided small metal plate is used as a accessories on the LED3000 RL on a fastening aid in the process. table in reverse and then mounting them on the objective together. Emspira 3 User Manual Objective and Illumination...
1. Connect the external power supply unit (10 450 266) to the LED3000 NVI. 2. Attach the LED3000 NVI to the objective from below. 3. Tighten the locking screw. The supported working distance is between 60 mm and 150 mm. Emspira 3 User Manual Objective and Illumination...
(10 450 049) or a transmitted light base. Leica Microsystems recommends the LED3000 SLI for installation on a small or medium incident light base (10 446 340 / 10 447 342). Emspira 3 User Manual Objective and Illumination...
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Illumination: LED5000 SLI, LED3000 SLI (Continued) Power supply via external power supply Second CTL2 socket unit An additional LED illuminator from Leica (RL or NVI) can be connected to the spot illuminator's second CTL2 socket. 1. Connect the external power supply unit (10 450 266) to the LED5000 ...
Please use only the provided socket using the supplied power supply. 5 V power supply unit from the 2. Connect Emspira 3 to the HD / 4K monitor stand-alone kit. Using another using the HDMI cable. adapter with incorrect voltage can substantially damage Emspira 3.
During this process all data on the stick are erased. 1. Plug the handswitch / footswitch in the designated connection port on the rear side of the Emspira 3 (2.5 mm phone jack). Emspira 3 User Manual Installation...
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It is not necessary to "pair" 3. Connect the 10" monitor power supply. "stand-alone kit". the devices with each other. 4. Switch on Emspira 3 and the 10" monitor. The connection between the monitor and Installing the 10” touch monitor Emspira 3 is established automatically.
"Quick Installation Guide". SPEED ON/OFF SS HDMI 2. Connect Emspira 3 to a USB 3 port of the computer using the USB C cable. Emspira 3 is powered by the computer via the USB C cable. Emspira 3 User Manual...
Network & WLAN Settings For information on adapting network and WLAN settings, refer to the On-Screen-Display User Manual. Emspira 3 User Manual Installation...
Only the preferred USB 2.0 port is powered. Further power reduction might be activated. Stand-alone Blue, blinking Emspira 3 is in fall-back mode, e.g. mode after a failed firmware update or more than 5 failed boot attempts. User can retry firmware update. Red, blinking An image is captured.
Emspira 3 automatically detects the Ensure that the camera can receive HD / 4K monitor. light from Emspira 3 and is connec- ted to a HD / 4K monitor and a power supply. Emspira 3 User Manual Startup Procedure...
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ON/OFF SS HDMI LAS X for the first time. For the image source section, select the "Emspira 3" menu entry to select 1. Set the ON / OFF switch to "ON" to switch Emspira 3. on Emspira 3. The status light's LED switches from...
Switching on the Illumination General notes The light from the LED illuminator from Leica can be very bright. Avoid looking directly into the LEDs. The intensity of the illuminator can be adjusted in 10 increments. 1. Switch on the illuminator by briefly pres- 2.
Focusing, Adjusting the Resistance of the Focus Drive Focusing Focusing raises or lowers Emspira 3 using the On focusing columns with separate focusing drive. The specimen detail is brought coarse and fine adjustment, the into sharp focus as soon as it is in the focal point outer drive knobs have to be twisted of the objective.
1. Look at the monitor. 1. Push the button towards the knob to enable the click stops. Parfocality: Emspira 3 is parfocally 2. Focus on the specimen. matched. If the specimen is in focus 2. Push the button away from the knob to 3.
Operation in Stand-Alone Mode For information on setting up and switching on Emspira 3 in stand-alone mode, refer to chapters: "Stand-Alone Mode: Cables and Terminals", page 34 "Switching Emspira 3", page subchapter "Stand-alone mode", page 41 For information on working with the OSD menu, refer to the On-Screen- Display User Manual.
HD / 4K monitor can be connected page subchapter via the HDMI interface. "PC mode", page 42 1. Connect Emspira 3 to the HD / 4K monitor The resolution on the connected HD / 4K using the HDMI cable. monitor is always a 16:9 format and inde- pendent of the PC resolution.
Troubleshooting Emspira 3 User Manual Troubleshooting...
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Troubleshooting Stand-alone operation How to reset Emspira 3? If Emspira 3 is configured for 4K resolution and 1. Power Emspira 3 off. attached to a Full-HD monitor with only 1,080 p resolution, Emspira 3 should detect this and 2. Unplug the USB mouse.
Put an optionally available dust cover over damage resulting from careless or improper Avoid excessive use of solvents. The lint-free Emspira 3 when it will not be used for a long handling. cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab should be time.
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Danger of electric shock Risk of electric shock. Removing the Some components are made of polymer or are Clean Emspira 3 using warm soapy water, cover of Emspira 3 exposes electrically polymer-coated. The use of unsuitable cleaning then wipe using distilled water.
Power supply with USB C connector 10 726 491 Wireless USB mouse 10 747 551 USB stick 64 GB Optional Sales Item Item Leica article number Designation 12 730 229 Palm/footswitch 10 450 860 Emspira 3 Standalone Kit Emspira 3 User Manual Care and Maintenance...
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Disposal Emspira 3 User Manual Disposal...
Disposal After the end of the product’s life, please contact Leica Service or Leica Sales on how to dispose of it. Like all electronic devices, Emspira 3, its compo- nents and accessories may not be disposed of as general household waste!
FOV, one in the center of the screen and 4 at each Working distance 303 – 19 mm corner of the screen on three Emspira 3 systems. Highest measurement accuracy is achieved within the Optical data for PlanApo 1.0x center 2/3 of the screen.
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Adapter for measurement task: 10450651 PlanApo 1.0x Adapter: 10450652 97 mm Adapter for measurement task: 10450651 Achromatic 1.25× 66 mm Achromatic 1.6× 46 mm PlanApo 2.0x Adapter: 10450652 39 mm PlanApo 5.0x Adapter: 10450652 19 mm Emspira 3 User Manual Specifications...
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1,000 V to 100 V Click-stop feature Eight switchable positions, for repetitive tasks Standard objective Z-Series planapochromat 1.0x Additional objectives Achromat: 0.32×, 0.5×, 0.63×, 0.8×, 1×, 1.25×, 1.6×, 2× Additional objectives (with Z-series planapochromat: adapter) 0.5×, 0.8× Emspira 3 User Manual Specifications...
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USB connectors 4x USB 2 connectors, type A Color filter IR-cut coating 650 nm, not On / Off switch 1x (on rear side of Emspira 3) replace able 2.5 mm Jack connector 1x (for handswitch / footswitch) Multicolor status LED...
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79.5 % computer (PC mode / LAS-X No-load power consumption 0.014 W mode) or by external power supply (stand-alone mode) Min. computer configuration Please consult the software used Tested standards EN 55011, EN 61326-1, EN 61010-1 Emspira 3 User Manual Specifications...
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Optical Data – Field of View (Continued) Identical for both 10" and 28" monitors: Objective PlanApo 2.0x PlanApo 5.0x Working distance 39 mm 19 mm Field of view FOVx FOVy FOVx FOVy (zoom setting) 0.75 12,0 1.25 Emspira 3 User Manual Specifications...
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