Leica E Series User Manual
Leica E Series User Manual

Leica E Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 EZ4 Stereomicroscope EZ4 E Stereomicroscope EZ4 W Stereomicroscope User Manual...
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    Congratulations! You have just purchased a E Series stereo micro- In developing our stereo microscopes, we have scope – an excellent choice! Viewing entire placed great emphasis on simple, self-explana- objects under magnification imparts perspec- tory operation. However, please take the time...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety and Use EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes Eyepieces (Only for EZ4) Photography Using the EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes Get Set! The Camera Remote Control (Optional) Care, Transport, Contact Persons Specifications Dimensions E Series User Manual...
  • Page 4: Contents

    Adjusting Settings While in SD Mode Magnification Display WiFi Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Wireless Device Adjusting the Resistance of the Focus Drive (Only Available for EZ4 W) Ethernet Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Network E Series User Manual...
  • Page 5 COLOR (Manual White Balance) EXPOSURE RESOLUTION SETUP CAMERA (Camera Settings) SETUP USER SETUP ETHERNET SETUP WiFi (Only for EZ4 W) Pairing Cameras With Remotes Care, Transport, Contact Persons Care, Transport, Contact Persons Specifications Specifications Specifications (Only for EZ4 W) E Series User Manual...
  • Page 6: Safety And Use

    Safety and Use E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
  • Page 7: Symbols Used

    Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Warning of hazardous electrical voltage   This symbol indicates especially impor- tant information that, if not observed, can cause the following: Hazards to personnel Functional disturbances or damaged instruments E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    The "Safety Concept" booklet contains addi- instrument. Technical safety tional safety information regarding service To connect the E Series microscopes to power, work, requirements and the handling of the use a power cable that meets the power cable microscope, accessories as well as general specifications in your country.
  • Page 9 - EMC requirements The device must be disposed of in EMC requirements accordance with 2012/19/EU WEEE directive. Intended for indoor use only in all EU member states, EFTA states and Switzerland. E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
  • Page 10: Regulatory Compliance Information (Regarding Ez4 W Only)

    Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with Increase the separation between the equip- any other antenna or transmitter. ment and receiver. E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
  • Page 11 : (1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil- lage; (2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionne- ment. E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
  • Page 12: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for Use Intended use Interference Handling electrical components The E Series microscopes are optical instru- Avoid large temperature fluctuations, direct   Never install any other plug (NEMA ments for improving the visibility of objects sunlight and vibrations. 5-15P) or unscrew any mechanical through magnification and illumination.
  • Page 13 Instructions for Use (Continued) Intervention from the user Maintenance Dangers during use   The microscopes of the E Series contain   E Series microscopes are basically The microscope illumination is in the exempt no components that can be main- maintenance-free. To ensure that it group (risk group 0) according to EN 62471 tained or repaired by the user.
  • Page 14: Ez4, Ez4 E Or Ez4 W Stereomicroscopes

    EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 15: Overview: Ez4 Stereomicroscope

    1. 10× fixed eyepieces for eyeglass wearers 2. Carrying handle 3. Magnification changer 4. Focusing drive 5. Integrated LED incident light illumination 6. Illumination control 7. Integrated LED transmitted illumination E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 16: Instrument Variant: Ez4 E Or Ez4 W Stereomicroscope

    4. Carrying handle 5. Magnification changer 6. IR receiver for optional remote control 7. Focusing drive 8. Integrated LED incident light illumination 9. Illumination control 10. Integrated LED transmitted illumination E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 17: Transport, Placement And Storage

    Built-in carrying device Setting up the microscope Packing the device away   All E Series microscopes are equipped 1. Place the microscope on a flat tabletop. 1. After use, wind up the cable as shown with a holder for convenient and safe in the illustration.
  • Page 18: The Correct Interpupillary Distance

      You may need a short time to become familiar with using the instrument. Not to worry – after a little while, it will become automatic. E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 19: Switching On The Led Illuminator

    Use incident light for plastic, opaque baseplate. objects Use transmitted light for transmitted light specimens or transparent objects. Use the combination of both LED illumina- tors for partially transparent objects. E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 20: Controlling The Automatic Shutoff

    The LEDs flash twice slowly and then remain The LEDs flash three times slowly and then switched on. The automatic shutoff is now remain switched on. The automatic shutoff is disabled. now re-enabled. E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 21: Illumination Types

    Switch on transmitted light brightness for incident less uniform lighting for emphasizes structures and for transparent objects light objects objects with highly uneven increases the contrast and transmitted light surfaces specimens E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 22: Focusing

    (parfocal). 2. Set the working distance to approx. 100 mm for coarse focusing. Focusing drive torque E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 23: Magnification Display

    Different total magnifications are possi- ble depending on which eyepieces are used with the EZ4. The magnification of the eyepieces is indicated on their outer surfaces, e.g. 10×/20, 16×/16 or 20×/12. E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Resistance Of The Focus Drive

    1. Grip the drive knobs with both hands and turn them towards each other until the desired resistance is reached during focus- ing. E Series User Manual EZ4, EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 25: Eyepieces (Only For Ez4)

    Eyepieces (Only for EZ4) E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 26: Changing Eyepieces (Only For Ez4, Open Version)

    16×/15B, fixed and adjustable eyecups The interchangeable eyepieces also offer the following advantages: The dioptric range is adjustable from +5 to –5. Measurement graticules can be used, see page 30 and the following. E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 27: Eyepieces And Eyecups (Only For Ez4, Open Version)

    Eyeglass eyepiece with adjust- Eyepiece for users who do not Fixed eyepiece with inclined able diopter and straight wear eyeglasses with adjustable eyecup eyecups diopter and inclined eyecup E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 28: Dioptric Correction (Only For Ez4, Open Version)

    5. Carry out steps 6 to 8 for each objective beginning work with the stereo microscope. individually. 6. Rotate the eyepiece counterclockwise in the "+" direction as far as it will go (+5 diopter settings). E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 29 9. Select the highest magnification and refocus if necessary. Now, if you adjust the magnification from the highest to the lowest level, the specimen is always brought into sharp focus. If not, repeat the process. E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 30: Graticules (Only For Ez4, Open Version)

    Since one eye is focussed on the 1" (0.001" graduation) eyepiece with the graticule, it needs a second, adjustable eyepiece so that it can be aligned Crosshairs Crosshairs optically with the first. E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 31: Graticules: Preparation

    Always hold the graticule by the edges! 1. Gently press the two small tabs on the snap 1. Screw the insert out counterclockwise. mount together and pull out the insert. E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 32: Inserting The Graticules

    3. Carefully take hold of the edge of the grati- cule and push it sideways into the holder in the insert. Make sure that both plastic holders snap into place. 5. Insert the eyepiece into the tube. E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for EZ4)
  • Page 33: Photography Using The Ez4 E Or Ez4 W Stereomicroscopes

    Photography Using the EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes E Series User Manual Photography Using the EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 34: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the EZ4 E or EZ4 W by Leica Microsystems. The special design of the EZ4 E or EZ4 W makes it a universal, highly versatile tool for viewing microscopic speci- mens and capturing still images or video.
  • Page 35: The Basics

    Aspect ratio is 16:9 except in USB mode where the aspect ratio 5. Capture button is 4:3. Captures image onto the SD card E Series User Manual Photography Using the EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 36: Ez4 E Or Ez4 W: Overview

    1. LED status indicator Blinking red means starting up Green means ready 2. Capture button for SD card capture 3. Mode selection panel 4. SD card slot E Series User Manual Photography Using the EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 37 2. Ethernet socket for connecting an ethernet cable (cable not provided) 3. USB for connecting the provided USB cable Front Infrared window: Receives the signal from the optional remote control. E Series User Manual Photography Using the EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 38: Unpacking

    The contents include CD with imaging software, If you ordered the handheld remote, you received HDMI cable, and USB cable. the remote with batteries. E Series User Manual Photography Using the EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscopes...
  • Page 39: Get Set

    Get Set! E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 40: Usb Mode - Capturing And Adjusting Images Using A Computer

    Installing and connecting 1. Insert the provided CD into your computer, and follow the instructions to load the soft- ware. 3. Switch on the power of the EZ4 E or EZ4 W microscope. E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 41 4:3 aspect ratio image on a screen set to an aspect ratio of 16:9   Note: You won't be able to write or read the SD card, if the camera is connected via USB cable with your PC. E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 42: Sd Mode - Capturing Images Without A Computer Or Without A Wireless Device

    This may take approximately 30 seconds. 4. Insert the SD memory card into the slot on the side of the EZ4 E or EZ4 W until the card clicks into place. E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 43 5. To capture an image onto the SD the optional remote control. See "Camera memory card, lightly press the capture Remote Control" on page 47. button, located on the side of the EZ4 E or EZ4 W camera. E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 44: Adjusting Settings While In Sd Mode

    Press and hold the capture button for 5 seconds. Wait for the beep. A new white balance is set. E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 45: Wifi Mode - Capturing And Adjusting Images Using A Wireless Device (Only Available For Ez4 W)

    WiFi network camera. WiFi Password: leicamicro 5. Open the appropriate app on your mobile device or appropriate software on your wireless enabled PC for viewing, capturing, and adjusting the camera image. E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 46: Ethernet Mode - Capturing And Adjusting Images Using A Network

    2. Switch on the power to the EZ4 E or EZ4 W 4. If a mode button other than ethernet mode microscope. is lit green, then press the ethernet button and wait until both the status LED and the ethernet LED mode button is green. E Series User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 47: The Camera Remote Control (Optional)

    SD mode and when the camera is used in combination with an HD display. The only function which works in any mode is the "Info" function which shows details about the camera. E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 48: Optional Remote Control

    7. Brightness adjustment up or down 8. Pairing button 9. Show/hide information box 10. White balance set button 11. Call up the camera menu 12. Arrow keys for navigation 13. OK to confirm E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 49: Viewing Images And Movies With The Optional Remote Control

    / previous image Playback / fullscreen view  Play movie clip left /right  fast forward / rewind 2. To return to live view press Thumbnail view E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 50: Calling Up The Camera Menu

    3. Press the    and  buttons to select a menu item. 4. Press the button to confirm a menu item. EZ4 E 5. Press the button again to hide the camera menus. EZ4 W E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 51: Color (Automatic White Balance)

    MODE" setting is set to "AUTO". * SETUP WIFI only for EZ4 W   The "COLOR" function makes it possible to adapt the camera chip to the ambient light so that color-neutral images can be acquired. E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 52: Color (Manual White Balance)

    6. Press the button to exit the menu.   The "COLOR" function makes it possible to adapt the camera chip to the ambient light so that color-neutral images can be acquired. E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 53: Exposure

    SETUP USER GAMMA 0.60 4. Correct the values for "EXPOSURE", "GAIN" and "GAMMA" until you SETUP ETHERNET obtain the desired results for the image. * SETUP WIFI only for EZ4 W E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 54: Resolution

    The "RESOLUTION" menu enables you to define the resolution for the live image, still image capture and network stream individually. This provides optimum results in every situation. Video capture on SD card will always be 1,920 × 1,080 resolution. E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 55: Setup Camera (Camera Settings)

    This command resets the camera to the factory settings. All user informa- overlay. tion (such as white balance, resolution etc.) is reset. E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 56: Setup User

    Here you can decide to have the menu remain on screen for 10 seconds or until you press the menu button again. COLOR SHOW MENU 10 SECONDS EXPOSURE RESOLUTION SETUP CAMERA SETUP USER SETUP ETHERNET SETUP WIFI* * SETUP WIFI only for EZ4 W E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 57 (Dynamic) or by you using the onscreen keyboard (Static). If you selected "STATIC" for the IP address you can input the following using the onscreen keyboard: IP address IP subnet mask Gateway IP address E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 58: Setup Wifi (Only For Ez4 W)

    This allows the WiFi channel to be set automatically or by the user. in WiFi mode. APPLY SETTINGS After making any changes to the WiFi settings, you must go to "APPLY SETTINGS" and press "OK" on the remote to implement the changes. E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 59: Pairing Cameras With Remotes

    2. Press and hold the button on your remote you want to define as the pairing button until a corresponding confirmation is displayed on the HD monitor. All of the buttons except the button can be used for this. E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
  • Page 60: Care, Transport, Contact Persons

    Care, Transport, Contact Persons E Series User Manual Care, Transport, Contact Persons...
  • Page 61: Care, Transport, Contact Persons

    Service. attempting to wipe the surface clean. Optical surfaces should be cleaned using a lint-free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab moistened with a commercially available glass cleaner. Do not use alcohol. E Series User Manual Care, Transport, Contact Persons...
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications Due to the technology of the camera, the speci- fications are changing regularly. Please visit website www.leica-microsystems.com for the latest brochure downloads to find the up to date specifications. E Series User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 63: Specifications

    USB 2.0 (Typ B) EZ4 E or EZ4 W: Video one standard HDMI connector (Typ A) EZ4 W: Network adapter one RJ-45 connector EZ4 E or EZ4 W: Memory card reader supports up to 32 GB E Series User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 64: Specifications (Only For Ez4 W)

    30 W (EZ4 E or EZ4 W), 15 W (EZ4) Specifications (Only for EZ4 W) Feature Specification Radio technology IEEE 802.11n (HT20) Operating frequency 2,412 – 2,472 MHz (20 MHz) Transmitted power 31.7 mW /15.0 dBm (20 MHz) e.i.r.p E Series User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 65: Dimensions

    Dimensions E Series User Manual Dimensions...
  • Page 66: Ez4 E Or Ez4 W Stereomicroscope

    EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscope E Series User Manual Dimensions...
  • Page 67 EZ4 E or EZ4 W Stereomicroscope (Continued) E Series User Manual Dimensions...
  • Page 68: Ez4 Stereomicroscope, 10× Eyepieces

    EZ4 Stereomicroscope, 10× Eyepieces E Series User Manual Dimensions...
  • Page 69 EZ4 Stereomicroscope, 10× Eyepieces (Continued) E Series User Manual Dimensions...
  • Page 70: Ez4 Stereomicroscope Without Eyepieces

    EZ4 Stereomicroscope Without Eyepieces E Series User Manual Dimensions...
  • Page 71 EZ4 Stereomicroscope Without Eyepieces (Continued) E Series User Manual Dimensions...

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