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Page 2: Overview Of Esd Swing-Arm Stand
ESD swing-arm stand Connection for focusing arms/drives Clamping screw for connection Horizontal arm Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever Cross-member Safety ring Clamping screw for fixing the safety ring Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment Vertical column 10 Baseplate 11 Dampening feet Fig.
Page 3 Standard swing-arm stand Connection for focusing arms/drives Clamping lever for connection Horizontal arm Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever Cross-member Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment Plug for limiting the swiveling range Safety ring Clamping lever for fixing the safety ring 10 Vertical column 11 Baseplate 12 Dampening feet...
Page 4: Overview Of Large Swing-Arm Stand
Large swing-arm stand Connection for focusing arms/drives Clamping lever for connection Horizontal arm Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment Cross-member Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever Screw for setting the rheostat Crank for height adjustment Rack on vertical column 10 Ring for limiting the swiveling range 11 Clamping lever for fixing the ring 12 Clamping lever for fixing the vertical column...
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Page 7 Dear User, Thank you for your choosing our products. We hope that you will enjoy the quality and performance of Leica Microsystems products. In developing our instruments, we place great value on simple, self-explanatory operation. Nevertheless, please take the time...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Operation ESD swing-arm stand ....... . 24-25 Standard swing-arm stand ......26-27 Large swing-arm stand .
Page 9: Safety Concept
• If the swing-arm stand is used outdoors, it must be protected against dust and moisture. Electrically operated illuminations must not be used outdoors. The ESD standard and large swing-arm stands consist of an in ESD-protected ESD-discharging material so that they counteract the buildup of rooms electrostatic charges.
Page 10: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions Service work Repair work must only be performed by Leica-trained service technicians. Only original Leica spare parts may be used. • Ensure that the operating personnel has read and understood Responsibilities of the this manual and particularly the safety instructions. person(s) in charge of •...
Page 11 Integration in When installing Leica products into third-party products, third-party products note the following: The manufacturer of the complete system or its dealer is responsible for following all applicable safety instructions, laws and guidelines. Legal requirements Adhere to general and local regulations relating to accident prevention and environmental protection.
Page 12: General Safety Instructions Of Swing-Arm Stand
• Always use a flat even surface for the base- of the flange. plate. The safety ring (for ESD and standard During the work horizontal arms) protects the horizontal arm from inadvertently falling down.
Page 13 1 Clamping screw at safety ring 2 Safety ring Fig. 3 Standard horizontal arm with focusing arm mounted from the top Fig. 4 Stage clamp for ESD and standard 1 Retaining washer horizontal arm 2 Clamping lever at horizontal arm...
Page 14: Esd And Standard Swing-Arm Stands
Assembly of ESD and standard swing-arm stands Corresponding to their function, the swing-arm stands consist of solid, heavy metal parts. While unpacking, ensure that nobody can be injured by falling or tipping parts. The assembly of baseplate and vertical column must always be performed by two persons.
Page 15 Fig. 2 Baseplate with hexagon-head screw and plate with two persons serrated lock washer for the assembly of the ESD and standard horizontal arms 1 Serrated lock washer Fig. 3 Assembly of the vertical column 470/35 to the stage clamp Fig.
Page 16 Fig. 2 Assembly of focusing arms and drives To assemble the focusing arms and drives, please Fig. 1 ESD horizontal arm with cross-member and continue on page 20. safety ring on vertical column 470/35 1 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever...
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Page 18: Large Swing-Arm Stand
Assembly of the large swing-arm stand Vertical column ➜ baseplate Fig. 1 Assembly of vertical column 560/57 or 800/57 onto the large baseplate Two persons are needed for the assem- 1 The rack is positioned in the direction of the bly of the large baseplate to the vertical cutout of the base column 560/57 and 800/57 to prevent the...
Page 19 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 20: Focusing Arms And Drives
Assembly of focusing arms and drives Focusing arm ➜ horizontal arm Ensure that the horizontal arm is in the starting position. (See p. 31). Fasten all levers and screws. Open the lever or the screw at the focusing arm connection of the horizontal arm. Remove the retaining washer from the connect- ing plug of the focusing arm.
Page 21 Focusing drive ➜ horizontal arm Ensure that the horizontal arm is in the starting position (see p. 31). Fasten all levers and screws. Open the clamping lever at the focusing drive connection (Fig. 1.1). Remove the retaining washer from the connecting plug of the focusing drive.
Page 22: Microscope Carrier/Stereomicroscope
Assembly of microscope carrier and stereomicroscope Microscope carrier ➜ focusing drive Remove the safety screw from the front side of the focusing drive. Position the microscope carrier so that the two positioning plugs (Fig. 1.1) lock into the corresponding recesses at the microscope carrier.
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Page 24: Esd Swing-Arm Stand
Leica swing-arm stand. In addition, check the cor- rect seat of all levers and screws before every operating step. ESD swing-arm stand Retighten the rotary knob for the height adjustment (Fig. 1.2).
Page 25 Fig. 1 Fig. 1 Leica S6 at the ESD horizontal arm with safety ring on vertical column 470/35 1 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever 2 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment 3 Clamping screw for fixing the safety ring...
Page 26: Standard Swing-Arm Stand
• conveniently reposition the equipment • Swinging and changing the cantilever work • prevent the system from tilting due to excessive similar to the description of the ESD horizontal equipment arm. (See p. 24) Bring the stand to its starting position.
Page 27 Fig. 1 MS5 with coarse/fine focusing drive, lamp L2, double gooseneck, lamp holder for vertical column 470/35, standard swing-arm stand and midsize baseplate 1 Cross-member 2 Adjustable stop 3 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment 4 Plug for limiting the swiveling range 5 Safety ring 6 Screw for fixing the optics carrier User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 28: Large Swing-Arm Stand
Large swing-arm stand Limiting the cantilever The maximum extension for the horizontal arm Changing the working height can be adjusted using the adjustable stop. The procedure is identical to the standard Close the rotary knob to fix the cantilever horizontal arm described on page 26. (Fig.
Page 29 Fig. 1 Fig. 1 MZ16 with Leica digital camera DFC300, coarse/fine focusing drive and large swing-arm stand 1 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment 2 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever 3 Hex bit for adjusting the rheostat 4 Crank for height adjustment 5 Rack 6 Clamping lever at the ring 7 Ring at the base of the vertical column...
Page 30: Leaving The Workplace
Leaving the workplace Protect other persons and your work- place against injuries or damages by securing your swing-arm stand before leaving the workplace: Return the swing-arm stand to the starting position (see p. 31). Fix all rotary knobs, clamping levers and screws to prevent any inadvertent movement of the swing-arm stand.
Page 31: Starting Position
Starting position The following operating instructions can be used to determine whether the total weight of your stereomicroscope equipment is suitable for the intended cantilever and the swiveling range. These instructions must be followed and you must ensure that all personnel working with Leica swing-arm stands have read and understood these instructions.
Page 32: Notes About Horizontal Swinging
Notes about horizontal swinging Leica swing-arm stands are optimized for maximum range and stability. Nevertheless, the wrong combination of weight, cantilever and swinging angle can cause the stand to tip over. Selecting a safe swinging angle Examples for a typical application •...
Page 33 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 34: Table Of Permissible Equipment Weights
Table of permissible equipment weights The following table provides information about the permissible carrying load dependent up- on the horizontal arm, vertical column, baseplate and focusing arm or drive used. The maxi- mum value applies to the respective swing-arm stand in the starting position (page 29). Horizontal with column 10 447 097 with...
Page 35 Horizontal with column 10 447 099 with 10 447 099 with 10 447 014 10 447 230 Baseplate 10 446 437 10 446 437 10 447 254/ 14kg 13kg 10 447 255 10 447259 & 14.5kg 13.5kg 10 446 344 13.5kg 12.5kg 10 447 256...
Page 36: List Of Typical Equipment Weights
List of typical equipment weights Leica MZ9 10 446 272 Leica MZ9 optics carrier The following listing provides an overview 10 446 275 Objective plan, 1.0x, M-series of the total weight of different typical types 10 445 924 Trinocular tube, M-series of equipment.
Page 37 Leica MZ16 A 10 447 103 Leica MZ16 A optics carrier 10 447 160 2 eyepieces 10x/21B, adjustable ® 10 445 822 ErgoTube 10°-50° 10 446 309 Docu Tube HD V 10 447 075 Objective plan 0.8x LWD, M-series 10 446 261 Video/photo objective 0.63x 12 730 044 DFC480...
Page 38: Technical Data
Chrome-plated steel Baseplates Large baseplate Baseplate for large horizontal arm WxHxD: 400x300x28.5mm Weight: 20kg Midsize baseplate Baseplate for standard and ESD horizontal arm WxHxD: 330x220x33.5mm Weight: 17kg Small baseplate Baseplate for standard and ESD horizontal arm WxHxD: 260x220x33.5mm Weight: 13.5kg...
Page 39: Dimensions
Dimensions Large horizontal arm User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 40 Standard horizontal arm User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 41 ESD horizontal arm User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 42 Vertical column 800/57 Vertical column 560/57 Vertical column 470/35 User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 43 Flange Stage clamp User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 44 Large, midsize and small baseplates User manual Leica swing-arm stands...
Page 45: Part Numbers
Part numbers with short descriptions 10 447 097 ESD horizontal arm 10 447 098 Standard horizontal arm 10 447 008 Vertical column 470/35mm 10 447 260 Baseplate, small 10 446 436 Baseplate, midsize 10 447 006 Flange 10 447 007...
Page 46: Assembly Diagram Of Swing-Arm Stands
Assembly diagram of swing-arm stands 10 447 098 10 447 097 10 447 259 10 447 255 for S-Series / Z-Series (A,Y) 10 447 254 for M-Series 10 446 344 for S-Series / Z-Series (A,Y) 10 447 008 10 447 006 10 447 260 10 447 007 10 446 436...
Page 47 10 447 099 10 447 258 10 447 257 10 447 256 10 447 062 MS5 - MZ9s 10 445 617 MZ12s - MZ16 A 10 447 114 10 446 394 for S-Series / Z-Series (A,Y) 10 447 196 for Z-Series (AS) 10 447 014 10 447 230 10 446 437...
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