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Checklist before the operation Connecting the Leica HM500 Connecting the Leica HM500 Dental Leica MLS500 light source Leica HM500 footswitch/ Leica HM500 Dental footswitch and Dental databox Transportation Unpacking/packing the Leica HM500 headset Unpacking/packing the Leica HM500 footswitch or databox/Leica HM500 Dental footswitch...
User manual Product description In addition to instructions for use, this user man- The Leica HM500 is a global first in the field of optical aids to ual also provides important safety notes (see the vision and has the following features: chapter entitled, "Safety notes").
Fuse symbol: Use fuses of the specified type only! CE mark of conformity: Confirms conformity with EU Directive 93/42/EEC for medical products. Optional: cTÜVus mark: Confirms conformity with UL2601-1, if attached to the identification label. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
9 Isolating transformer (optional) 10 Leica HM500 trolley (optional) Leica HM500 Dental as an alternative to the Leica HM500 footswitch (8): 11 Leica HM500 Dental databox 12 Leica HM500 Dental footswitch Leica HM500 Dental is not suitable for use in operating rooms.
Leica HM500 SL with camera, PAL Leica HM500 SL with camera, NTSC Leica HM500 SL (Spot Light): is a variant of the Leica HM500 with concentrated illumination in the cen- ter of the field of vision, particularly suitable for deep cavities.
20 % steps between 0 % and 100 %. All 5 yellow lights flashing means the battery is fully charged and is ready again for use. 35 Button for camera on Holding this down will activate the white balancing function (see page 16) Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
55 Battery compartment 56 Socket for power pack cable Color coding: black = data cable socket (51) orange = footswitch cable socket (52) blue = camera output socket (53) green = RS232 connection (54) Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
68 Power switch for isolating transformer 69 Double casters, lockable 71 Connections for potential equalization 72 Shelf 73 Multiple socket outlet 74 Drawer for accessories 75 Multiple socket outlet See also the user manual of the Leica HM500 trolley. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
The vision point is the reference point for autofocus. Your Leica HM500 comes equipped with a vision point eyepiece on the right-hand side as a standard feature. 76 Interchangeable eyepieces I – 14x: 2.0 - 4.8x magnification 77 Interchangeable eyepieces II –...
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Always spray the solution onto the microfiber cloth and never directly onto the Leica HM500! • Integrated autofocus color camera with " CCD Microfiber cloth - Effective pixels 752 (H) x 582 (V)
Dental databox are connected by the data cable, an audible signal will be heard when the footswitch is switched on and the Leica HM500 will carry out an automatic instrument self-test. At the end of the test an audible signal is given three times.
HM500 microscope, it is the responsibility of the user Plugging an additional multiple socket outlet into a (laser safety officer) to ensure that eye protection is socket in the Leica HM500 trolley socket system is not sufficient and safe. permitted.
Leica HM500 microscope, it is the responsibility Plugging an additional multiple socket outlet into a of the user (laser safety officer) to ensure that eye socket in the Leica HM500 trolley socket system is not protection is sufficient and safe. permitted.
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Preparation Before Surgery Connecting the Leica HM500 Connecting the Leica HM500 Dental footswitch and Dental databox Caution 3 Observe the color coding when plugging the cable in. Danger of damage to the electronics ³Always connect the data cable first and then switch on the instrument.
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The quality of the camera image is affected to a great S video extent by the quality and adjustment option of the peripheral devices (e.g. for the monitor: color, contrast, chrominance, phase for NTSC etc.). Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
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5 minutes and has reached its MDRS optimum operating state. ³Using the Leica HM500 footswitch, zoom to the maximum position (Tele) ³Focus the camera on a flat white object. ³Hold the "Camera on" button (35) of the footswitch down (for about 10 sec.) or hold down the "Camera on"...
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Preparation Before Surgery Compensating for defective vision Adjusting the headset The Leica HM500 microscope is equipped with an eyepiece for Before it is used for the first time, the headset needs to be eyeglass wearers. individually adjusted. ³Hold the microscope with both hands on the headset and Make absolutely sure that the eyepiece is in the place on the head as shown.
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³Open your left eye and look at the image with your right eye. If the image remains crystal clear and does not move when you change eyes, this indicates the interpupillary distance has been set optimally. ³Turn the knob (14) until the top strap fits snugly. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
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17 mm! ³For fine adjustment of the angle, loosen the lower rotary knob (26). ³Bring the microscope into the required position. ³Tighten the lower rotary knob (26) again. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
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72° To return to the standard position: ³Press the knob (27) and swivel the microscope back into the ³Reattach the metal ring and close the counterweight box. standard position. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
³Keep a distance of at least 250 mm between the Intended use: The Leica MLS500 light source serves as the illu- microscope outlet optics and other objects. mination system for the Leica HM500/HM500 Dental microscope. The patented optics in the instrument focus the light arc of the Caution 9...
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M5 screws. Ensure that the screws do not penetrate more than 5 mm into the housing. The clearance between the two threaded bore holes is 244 mm. After fastening, ensure that the light source is held in place securely! 60 61 Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
Switching on the Leica HM500 footswitch Should the power pack be damaged—even to a minor The Leica HM500 footswitch and Dental databox of the extent—stop using it and contact your dealer immedi- microscope contain a battery which ensures the great- ately.
Transportation Contents of the Leica HM500 headset flight case Keep the Leica HM500 only in the flight cases supplied. Make sure you stow the Leica HM500 in the flight case only in its standard position (not swung upwards). Flight cases...
³Open the lid compartment of the flight case and take out accessories such as the user manual, cables, and so on. ³Take the HM500 headset out of its plastic bag and get it ready for use as described in this user manual.
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Preparation Before Surgery Unpacking/packing the HM500 Contents of the Leica HM500 Dental footswitch and Dental databox flight case footswitch or databox/HM500 Dental footswitch Taking the HM500 footswitch or databox/HM500 Dental footswitch out of the flight case ³Take out the HM500 footswitch or databox/HM500 Dental footswitch.
Operation Adjusting the microscope Leica HM500 Dental footswitch Leica HM500 Dental databox and Leica HM500 Dental footswitch F– Z– F– Z– An acoustic signal is given when any button, switch or Checking the charge level of the battery in the footswitch/ rocker switch is operated.
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Leica HM500 Dental footswitch: ³Press switch (50). The camera is now switched off. Make sure that the Leica HM500, the power pack and the footswitch are not covered and are not close to a radiator or heat source nor exposed to direct sunlight when in use.
• Allocate responsibilities for start-up, operation and mainte- nance. Monitor compliance with this. • Only use the Leica HM500 headmounted microscope if it is free of defects. • If any product faults develop which might put the safety of...
• Do not exceed the load rating of the Leica HM500 trolley. ual and the owner must ensure that users have understood Observe the maximum load capacity of the Leica HM500 the contents of these instructions.
• When lasers are used in combination with the optic light guide. Leica HM500 microscope, it is the responsibility of the ³Do not use a damaged or kinked fiber-optic light guide. user (laser safety officer) to ensure that eye protection is sufficient and safe.
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Risk to patients from failure of the footswitch! neck protection), artery and carotid artery protection, ³Never change the battery while the unit is in safety gloves, chest guard. operation. ³Always change the battery outside the operating room. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The Leica HM500 headmounted microscope is intended for operation in an environment as specified below. The customer or the user of the Leica HM500 headmounted microscope should make sure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Leica HM500 headmounted microscope is intended for operation in an environment as specified below. The customer or the user of the Leica HM500 headmounted microscope should make sure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Leica HM500 headmounted microscope is intended for operation in an environment as specified below. The customer or the user of the Leica HM500 headmounted microscope should make sure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test...
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The Leica HM500 headmounted microscope is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment in which HF interference is controlled. The customer or the user of the Leica HM500 headmounted microscope can help prevent electromagnetic interfer- ence by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile HF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Leica HM500 headmounted microscope as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Cleaning Leica HM500 Leica HM500 • Handle the Leica HM500 with extreme care. Do not expose it • Avoid touching the lenses and protective glass of the to strong vibrations or forces. Exercise great care when Leica HM500 microscope. The Leica HM500 microscope can putting the Leica HM500 down on hard surfaces.
Leica HM500 ensure the maximum stability of this product, pay attention to • From a technical point of view, the Leica HM500 does not unevenness in the floor, elevator door frames, cables and so require any kind of preventive maintenance. However, to opti- on in order to prevent accidents.
Care and Maintenance Disposal Leica HM500 • At the end of its expected service life, the Leica HM500 should be disposed of in accordance with the national guide- lines for waste disposal. Leica MLS500 light source • Observe all national environmental requirements and laws for the disposal of the device or its parts.
Damage to the lamp! ³Do not touch the lamp except by the holder, never touch the glass parts. ³Do not expose the lamp to mechanical stress. ³Remove contamination of the lamp using clean air. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
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Ensure that the glass bulb does not touch anything. ³Remove the mounting aid (100) from the lamp holder. ³Open the packaging of the new lamp. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
Leica MLS500 light source, the lamp cable and in the lamp. ³Always pull out the power cable (66) before opening the access panel (102)! The filters are designed for use in the Leica MLS500 light source. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
The footswitch or Dental databox now stops beeping. ³Reconnect the power pack to the power supply. An undefined number of LEDs lights up. ³Wait until the battery has charged. The battery is fully charged when all of the LEDs are flashing. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
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Following successful calibration: ³Screw back the lid of the battery compartment. Leica HM500 Dental footswitch and Dental databox: ³Connect the Dental footswitch to the Dental databox. ³Simultaneously press the CAMERA ON (49), CAMERA OFF (50) and FOCUS – (45) buttons.
³ Charge the battery. Manual focus is on ³ Press button (32)/(43) for autofocus. Autofocus cannot focus ³ Slightly change your position. (polished surface) Autofocus is defective ³ Change to manual focus and continue work without autofocus. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
³ Charge the battery (see page 23). Autofocus is on ³ Press the knob for manual focus. Neither autofocus nor manual focus ³ Use the Leica HM500 as a fixed-focus is working vision aid at a suitable distance from the object.
³ Clear vent openings. Device is overheating ³ Reduce the ambient temperature. ³ Allow the Leica MLS500 light source to cool down. Safety shut-off may not end until the device has cooled down below 30 °C. Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
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50 % of its original brightness. Lamp was not correctly installed ³ Check that the lamp is seated properly. ³ Check whether the lamp has been pushed in firmly and is not wobbly (see page 41). Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
Use only the power pack included in the scope of deliv- interpupillary distance) ery of the system! Height 68–79 mm (depending on inter- pupillary Leica HM500 footswitch and Leica HM500 Dental databox distance) Voltage 9.6 VDC/ Swiveling angle 72° SVHS socket max. 0.7 VAC/ Weight of HM500 microscope approx.
IEC/EN 60825-1: +A11+A2 Safety of laser products Limitations on use The Leica HM500 headmounted microscope may only be used in closed rooms with a hard level floor. Leica HM500 (System) classification: Class I, IP20 Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
Since the performance of optical components is usually prone to fluctuations, a tolerance of +/-10 % could apply to these figures. Reference value: depends on the actual setting of the Leica HM500 depends on the actual distance of the Leica HM500 Object Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B...
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