Leica K3C User Manual

Leica K3C User Manual

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Leica Microscope Camera
K3C, K3M, K5C, K8
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  • Page 1 Leica Microscope Camera K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application Connecting a Computer, Installing LAS X Software Using the Camera in LAS-X Triggering the Camera Filter Replacement Gain (K8 Camera Only) Triggering (K8 Camera Only) Camera Fan Control (K8 Camera Only) User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8...
  • Page 3 General Notes User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 General Notes...
  • Page 4 General Notes Cleaning Servicing Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, Repairs may only be carried out by Leica chemicals or techniques for cleaning. Microsystems-trained service engineers. Only original Leica Microsystems spare Never use chemicals to clean colored parts may be used.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Notes

    Important Safety Notes User manual The Leica microscope camera can be configu- red in a variety of ways in the Leica product range. User manuals and updates are available for you to download and print from our web site at www.leica-microsystems.com.
  • Page 6: Symbols Used

    Failure to comply can cause the following: Personal injury! Instrument malfunctions and damage. Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially important information. Failure to comply can cause the following: Personal injury! Instrument malfunctions and damage. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 General Notes...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Non-intended use Electrical components must be placed at observe this user manual, and particularly Never use the Leica microscope camera or its least 10 cm away from the wall and from the safety regulations. components for diagnostic procedures if it is flammable substances.
  • Page 8 93/42/EWG and/or IVD devices The ergonomic optical design and construction according to 98/78/EG (2107/746). of Leica microscopes are intended to reduce the If this device is electrically connec- exertion of the user to a minimum. ted to a medical device according to EN 60601-1, the requirements...
  • Page 9 – EMC requirements IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and labo- ratory use and EN 61326-1 / IEC 61326-1, Elec- trical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory user – EMC requirements. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 General Notes...
  • Page 10 EN  60601-1, the require- Only insert or unplug data and ments defined in EN 60601-1-1 shall apply. control circuits when the camera is switched off; otherwise, the camera may be damaged. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 General Notes...
  • Page 11 K8 Caution! Only use the power supply (LPS certified) provi- Acetone, xylene and nitro-contai- ded by Leica Microsystems. In the event of a ning thinner can harm the device defect, contact the Leica Service. and thus may not be used.
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Introduction...
  • Page 13: Standard Delivery And Optional Accessories

    The number and layout of ports will differ between camera models. Additional information about working on the computer and with Leica Application Suite X (LAS X) is provided in the software's online help. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Introduction...
  • Page 14: Overview K3C, K3M, K5C

    1. USB 3 port for power supply and PC connection 2. LED light 3. Trigger port LED states: LED red: Check USB connection to the PC LED green / green blinking: Camera is ready to communicate / is working User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Introduction...
  • Page 15: Overview K8

    2. Power supply connection 3. LED light 4. Trigger port 5. Service port (Service only) 6. USB 3 port for PC connection LED states: LED blinking: Camera is initializing LED off: Camera is ready to communicate User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Introduction...
  • Page 16: Assembly

    Assembly User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Assembly...
  • Page 17: Assembling The Camera

    10450829) the PC and fasten the screws (see "Overview and light microscopes from Leica For compounds use: K3C, K3M, K5C" on page 14 or "Overview Microsystems. HC C-mount adapter 1x for K8" on page 15). sCMOS (Art. No.: 11541551) Mount adapter for your camera type: 4.
  • Page 18: Pc Operation - Installation / Setup / Application

    PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application...
  • Page 19: Connecting A Computer, Installing Las X Software

    The camera is connected to the power supply and the USB connection to the PC is established (camera-dependent, see "Overview K3C, K3M, K5C" on page 14 or "Overview K8" on page 15). 1. After downloading the LAS  X software, follow the instructions for installing the software.
  • Page 20: Using The Camera In Las-X

    Using the Camera in LAS-X Starting the camera in LAS X 1. Start Leica Application Suite X (LAS X). 2. Follow the instructions in the software for adjusting and acquiring an image. For additional information on Leica Application Suite X, please refer to "LAS X Help".
  • Page 21: Triggering The Camera

    Hardware Configurator in LAS X shown below 1. Start the Leica Hardware Configurator. 2. With sequencer: In the Hardware Configurator, select [Configure  > Sequencer > System Triggers]. 4. Close the Leica Hardware Configurator. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application...
  • Page 22: Filter Replacement

    3. Place the two pins at the front end into the locator holes of the filter. 4. Unscrew the existing filter. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application...
  • Page 23: Gain (K8 Camera Only)

    CMS modes trades off dynamic range for lower read noise. It has the same frame rate as the 16-bit HDR mode. The 8/11-bit mode provides the highest frame rates. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application...
  • Page 24: Triggering (K8 Camera Only)

    Status indicating the camera is currently digitizing Expose Out (EXP OUT) Output for controlling illumination source For K8 triggering, please use trigger cable MMXC connector for K8 (Leica article no. 11547117). User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application...
  • Page 25: Camera Fan Control (K8 Camera Only)

    -5 °C at max. 30° ambient. Fan speed can be set to one of these values in LAS X : 1. High 2. Medium 3. Low User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 PC Operation - Installation / Setup / Application...
  • Page 26 Care and Maintenance User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 27: General Notes 4 Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons

    Leica web site: tips will ensure that even after years and deca- www.leica-microsystems.com. des, your Leica microscope camera will conti- nue to work as well as it did on the very first day. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8...
  • Page 28 Do not grease guide surfaces or mechanical available glass cleaner. Do not use pure parts. alcohol. Avoid excessive use of solvents. The lint- free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab should only be lightly moistened with solvent. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 29 Permitted measures Servicing Some components are made of polymer or are Remove dust on the filter glass with a Repairs may only be carried out by Leica polymer-coated. They are, therefore, pleasant bellows and a soft paintbrush. Microsystems-trained service engineers.
  • Page 30 USB 3 PCI-express board (for K3 camera only) 11547115 Trigger cable for K3M 11547117 Trigger cable MMXC connector for K8 12730487 Filter tool for filter assembly 33000100 Leica IR / UV blocking filter User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 31 Indicates that said hazardous substance contai- ned in at least one of the homogeneous materi- 光源 als used for this part is above the limit require- Light sources ment of GB/T 26572. 光学 Optics User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 32 SJ / T 11364 and are below 0.1% by weight. 管制物质的限值符合SJ / T 11364的规定,但超过0.1%重量 The limit values of the regulated substances comply with the specifi- cations of SJ / T 11364 but are above 0.1% by weight. User Manual K3C, K3M, K5C, K8 Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 33 CONNECT WITH US! Copyright © Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH · Ernst-Leitz-Straße · 35578 Wetzlar · Germany Phone +49-6441-29-0 · Fax +49-6441-29-2599 LEICA and the Leica logos are registered trademarks of Leica IR GmbH. www.leica-microsystems.com...

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