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Overview of the instrument Fig. 1 Motorized Leica Z16 APO A and Z6 APO A zoom systems with integrated, motorized fine focusing, integrated, motorized iris diaphragm and planapochromatic objective. 1 Leica Z16 APO A zoom system 2 Leica Z6 APO A zoom system...
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How- ever, please take the time to read the user manual The Leica Z6 APO A and Z16 APO A from Leica and the operating safety information to become familiar with the advantages and options of your...
(1.5) Numbers in parentheses within the descrip- tions pertain to diagrams and the items in the dia- tions of the Leica Z6 APO A and Z16 APO A zoom grams. Example (1.2): Figure 1 is found on Page 2 systems and contains important instructions for their operational safety, maintenance, and acces- and item 2 is the zoom system Leica Z6 APO A.
Description Warning of a danger This symbol indicates especially important infor- The Leica Z6 APO A and Z16 APO A zoom systems mation that, if not observed, are optical systems with 6.3:1 or 16:1 motorized – can cause hazards to personnel, magnification changer and a central beam path.
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Place of use If the Leica Z6 APO A or Z16 APO A, its components – The Leica Z6 APO A and Z16 APO A may only be or accessories are used other than as described in operated in closed, dust-free rooms at +10˚ C to the user manual, injury or property damage may +40˚...
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Users should be made aware of the potential risk of infection. The risk can be kept to a minimum by using personal eyepieces for each individual or detachable eyecups. Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Safety concept...
Assembly of zoom system and objective: Leica Z16 APO A and Z6 APO A zoom systems, mounted objective. 1 Leica Z16 APO A zoom system 2 Leica Z6 APO A zoom system 3 Objectives Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
Z6 APO A 10 446 368 Z16 APO A 10 446 369 g e 1 0 e e p a t i v e s s O b j e c Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
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Similarly, you can also attach a coaxial illuminator between the zoom system and the tube (Chapter 2.9). Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
You can mount digital cameras onto the AS video/phototube to create a slim, space-saving equipment configuration. This configuration con- sists of: – Leica Z6 APO A or Z16 APO A zoom system and objective – Video/phototube AS (10447204) – Video objective with C-mount –...
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Fig. 3 Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
You can mount digital cameras to the A video/pho- totube using a video objective. This configuration consists of: – Leica Z6 APO A or Z16 APO A zoom system and objective – A video/phototube (10447128) – Video objective with C-mount –...
Digital cameras can be set up using Y tube and HD video/phototube. (See diagram 3, p. 17.) This equipment consists of: – Leica Z6 APO A or Z16 APO A zoom system and objective – Y tube HD video/phototube – HD video/phototube –...
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Fig. 4 Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
10 447 109 10 446 345 10 447 082 Z16 APO A 10 446 344 10 446 369 Z6 APO A 10 446 368 10 446 343 10 446 394 Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
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Assemble the desired binocular tube, Ergo- Module, video module or video/photo tube on the Y tube according to the M2-105-0 user For assembly instructions, please refer to manual. Chapter 2.4. Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
– For short working distances and flat objects: lower angle bracket. Also for using the attach- ment for incident/oblique observation (see sep- arate User Manual). – For long working distances and for large objects: top angle bracket. Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
– Focusing arm (10446343) for probers You can use the large swinging-arm stand with the Leica Z6 APO A or the Z16 APO A. You have The focusing arms can be used with the A various options for using the zoom system on the video/phototube or the Y tube.
(Universal Manual Control) Fig. 5 Connection of zoom system via Lumberg plug Fig. 7 Foot switch 1 M12 plug with screw connection The plug arrangement is shown on p. 44. Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly...
2.9 Illumination You can use the Leica Z6 APO A and Z16 APO A zoom systems with various illuminators. Ask your Leica consultant about our wide selection. The coaxial illuminator with quarter-wave plate for the Leica Z6 APO A and the Z16 APO A was specially developed for use with fiber-optic light guides and cold-light sources (diagram 1, see p.
In comparison to a manual zoom system, the – for Leica Z6 APO A for 0.57 / 0.8 / 1 / motorized Leica Z6 APO A and Z16 APO A offer: 1.25 / 1.6 / 2 / 2.5 / 3.2 / 3.6 –...
– ZW Zoom up/down, fine zoom – FF+ and FF– Fine focus up/down, quick – FFW Fine focus up/down, fine – F+ and F– Motor focus (optional) up/down – I Aperture of the iris diaphragm Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Operation...
The control of the iris diaphragm is carried out via UMC and is open after initialization. Using wheel I, you can regulate the aperture and increase the depth of field for 3D objects. Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Operation...
– The stored positions of zoom, focus and iris diaphragm are automatically set. Deleting the stored positions Press the Set button for approx. four seconds, until a long signal is heard. Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Operation...
If this is not the Set the eye lenses (9.2) to 0. case, repeat this procedure. Set the lowest zoom position with key Z– on the UMC handheld controller. Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Operation...
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2 Eyelenses for adjusting the diopter settings 6 Iris diaphragm and zoom, integrated and from +5 to –5 motorized 3 Adjustable eyecups 7 Focusing drive, fine (poss. motor focus with UMC) 8 Focusing drive, coarse Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Operation...
4.1.4 Dimensions of carriers Carrier for AS tube Focusing arm for probers Ø43 Lowest Focusing Position 25.5 77.5 Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
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Highest Focusing arm for bonders Focusing Positio Lowest Focusing Position Ø76 Interface for Ø25 Column Tiltable focusing arm Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
4.1.5 Dimensions of adapters Adapter for achromatic objectives Adapter for DM objectives 4.1.6 Dimensions of coaxial incident light housing Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
0.034 – 0.224nA Field of view ∅ 4.2mm – 0.67mm 4.2mm – 0.26mm Data with Leica DC480 digital camera / 1× planapochromatic objective / AS tube / 0.63× video objective – Magnification 0.36× – 2.3× 0.36× – 5.8× Chip: specimen –...
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United States Patent and Trademark Office Eyebase (interpupillary distance) 55mm – 75mm Ergonomic wide-field 10×/21, 16×/14, 25×/9,5, 40×/6, distortion-free eyepieces for persons wearing glasses plug-on eyecups for protection from infection Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
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– 10447179 Adapter for DM objectives 0.030kg – 10447178 Adapter for HR objectives 0.030kg – 10446229 Trinocular video/phototube 1.380kg – 10447160 2× wide-field eyepieces for persons wearing glasses 10×/21B 0.320kg Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
Foot switch Y cable Z6 APO A Z16 APO A MST31 CTL2 Power connection CTL 2 CTL 2 CTL 1 Motor focus 80-240 V Distribution box Plug arrangement M12 plug Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
10 382 130 10 445 154 (800mm) 10 446 304 10 446 228 10 446 302 10 446 303 10 446 301 Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
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10 446 100 (500mm) 10 447 041 (500mm) 10 445 631 10 445 363 10 445 387 10 445 367 10 446 359 Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Assembly Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Appendix...
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