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  • Page 1 Leica EZ5 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dimensions of the Leica EZ5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Leica Microsystems around the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3...
  • Page 3 EZ5 stereomicroscope from Leica Microsystems . The new Leica EZ5 is an exciting addition to the extensive product range offered by our Swiss Stereomicroscopy business unit . The Leica EZ5 has been designed specifically with a view to OEM appli- cations .
  • Page 4 . Place of use • The Leica EZ5 is primarily intended for use in enclosed premises . • If it is used outdoors, the Leica EZ5 must be protected from dust and moisture .
  • Page 5 Use in clean The Leica EZ5 is suitable for use in clean rooms and can be pre- rooms pared for such use as described on page 7 . Please observe the following rules: • Never use any procedure other than the one described in these operating instructions to clean the Leica EZ5 and its acces- sories .

  • Page 6: Safety Concept

    • thorough training of the personnel, giving consideration to ergonomic and organization aspects . The ergonomic optics concept and the design of the Leica EZ5 aim to limit the strain on the user to the lowest possible level . Direct contact with eyepieces is a potential transmission method for bacterial and viral infections of the eye .
  • Page 7 The instrument may be damaged by spilled liquids . Legal requirements Adhere to general and local regulations relating to accident prevention and environmental protection . Disposal The products described here must be disposed off in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 8: Symbols

    . Action ▶ This symbol refers to actions described in the text that are to be carried out . Explanatory notes • This symbol indicates additional notes and explanations provided in the text . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 9: Description

    . ESD protection The Leica EZ5 together with its cold light source and stand is made from highly conductive materials with area resistivity of ×10 Ohm/square .

  • Page 10: System Diagram

    10 447 098 10 446 392 10 446 378 10 446 387 10 446 386 10 446 375 10 447 008 10 447 006 10 446 377 10 446 436 10 447 260 10 447 007 User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 11 1 EZ5 optics carrier  Eyepieces 3 Objectives  Carriers/focus arms 5 Focusing columns 6 L waveguide 7 Swing-arm stands 8 Leica L cold light source 9 Flex-arm accessories For detailed descriptions, please refer to brochure M1-188-en . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 12: Installing The Basic Equipment

    Installing the basic equipment The components 1 Eyepieces, fixed and/or adjustable  Optics carrier, Leica EZ5 3 Additional objective, optional  Focusing column with microscope carrier User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Optics carrier ▶ Screw the protective glass cover firmly Protective glass cover onto the thread directly on the Leica EZ5 . (optional) This cover cannot be used at the same time as an additional objective . ▶ Push eyepieces as far as they will go into...
  • Page 14 Leica L . For more sophisticated requirements, e .g . photography, we offer a range of high-performance transmitted-light stands and low- voltage illumination systems . Ask your Leica sales representative for more details . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ▶ Use the stereomicroscope to determine the side on which the scale is inscribed . The scale should not appear reversed . ▶ Remove the insert from the bottom of the eyepiece and place it on the bench with the knurled side down . User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 16 ▶ Replace the insert in the eyepiece and press it firmly into place . ▶ Insert the eyepiece in the tube and turn the eyepiece in the tube to align the graticule correctly . The procedure for taking measurements is described in the "Measuring" operating instructions . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 17: Operation

     Focusing knob 3 Fixing screw secures the optics carrier in the microscope carrier  Adjustable tubes: Interpupillary distance adjustable from 55 – 75 mm 5 Eyepieces 6 Thread for lens / protective glass (figure shows ring illuminator) User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 18 Requirements • Make sure that your Leica EZ5 is adjusted correctly . You must for working make all the settings described here precisely in order to be comfortably able to take full advantage of its outstanding optical and ergo- nomic advantages .
  • Page 19 ▶ Look into the eyepieces . ▶ Use the drive knob to bring the object into focus . Note: The instruments shown on this page are example illustrations only, and may differ slightly from the actual appearance of the Leica EZ5 . User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 20 . ▶ Tighten the clamping screw . Zoom magnification On the Leica EZ5, the magnification can be changed non-incre- changer mentally . The magnification changer can be operated with the right or left hand . A magnification scale has been provided on the right-hand drive knob, and is graduated with values from 1 to 5 .
  • Page 21 ▶ Set the lowest magnification . ▶ Close the eye over the adjustable eyepiece and look into the fixed eyepiece with the other eye . ▶ View the test object and use the focusing drive to bring it into focus . User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 22 (parfocal) . If this is not the case, repeat this procedure . Note: The instruments shown on this page are example illustrations only, and may differ slightly from the actual appearance of the Leica EZ5 . User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 23 ▶ View the test object through the eyepieces and use the focusing drive to bring the object into focus . ▶ Set the highest magnification . ▶ Use the focusing drive to optimize the sharpness of the image . User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 24 . If this is not the case, repeat this procedure . Note: The instruments shown on this page are example illustrations only, and may differ slightly from the actual appearance of the Leica EZ5 . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 25: What To Do

    • Carry out diopter correction exactly as described in the instructions (page 1) . The focusing drive gradually sinks on its own or is difficult to turn. • Adjust the ease of movement (page 0) . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    • Remove dust with a bellows and a soft paintbrush . • Clean eyepieces and objectives with special optics cleaning cloths and pure alcohol . • Store accessories in a dust-free environment when they are not in use . User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 27 • With warm soapy water, then wiping down with distilled water . out damaging the • With ethanol (industrial alcohol) and isopropanol . equipment If ethanol or isopropanol is used for cleaning, the appropriate safety regulations must be obeyed . User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 28 . Our products are famous for this . However, if your instrument should not work perfectly, please contact the approved technician, your Leica representative, or Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd ., CH-935 Heerbrugg directly . User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 29: Calculating Total Magnification And

    M TOT VIS = M O × M E × z 0 .5 × 0 × 5 = 50 Object field diameter in the object: N FOV ∅ OF = __________ __________ =  .8 mm M O × z 0 .5 × 5 User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 30: Optical Data Of The Leica Ez5

    Optical data of the Leica EZ5 0.63× 0.5× Working distance 100 mm 140mm 180mm Eyepieces 10×/0 6 .3 31 .7 10×/0B 1 .5 1 .5 7 .9 5 . 6 .3 1 .6 1 .5 10 .1 19 .8 1 .6 15 .9...

  • Page 31: Dimensions Of The Leica Ez5

    Dimensions of the Leica EZ5 (in mm) PD 55…75 ∅58 ∅76 0.63× additional objective 0.5× additional objective ∅58 ∅58 M52×1 M52×1 image=plane image=plane User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 32 Highest Focusing Position Interface for Swing-Arm Stand ∅76 Interface for EZ5 10 7 55 Mountable focus arm User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 33 ∅87 49.5 25.5 Lowest Focusing Position Highest Focusing Position 10 6 3 Focus arm for 5 mm post User manual Leica EZ5...
  • Page 34 +0.2 ∅76 Highest Focusing Position Interface for MZ5 ∅87 25.5 4× ∅4.5 holes (M4) for Machine Interface Lowest Focusing Position ±0.2 ±0.2 10 6 33 Focus arm User manual Leica EZ5...

  • Page 35: Leica Microsystems Around The World

    . The same quality standards are applied in all of our 11 production facilities in 7 countries . Leica is thus synonymous with quality the world over . Technology is one side of the Leica Microsystems Leica for you success story, the other is customer care .
  • Page 36 Leica Microsystems – the brand for outstanding products Leica Microsystems’ mission is to be the world’s first-choice provider of innova- The companies of the Leica Micro- tive solutions to our customers’ needs for vision, measurement and analysis of systems Group operate international- micro-structures .

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