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- Page 1 Leica DM500, DM500 B Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter overview Safety regulations The Leica DM500 , DM500 B Get Ready! Get Set! Care of the Microscope Dimensions Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... - Page 3 Installing Objectives and Substage Condenser Care instructions Accessories, maintenance and repair Get Set! Electrical data and ambient conditions Turning on the microscope The Leica DM500, DM500 B Using the Condenser Congratulations! Prepare to View a Specimen Slide Unpacking Focusing Viewing Tube Adjustment...
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Page 4: Safety Regulations
Safety regulations Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 5: Safety Concept
Safety concept The individual modules of the Leica DM micros- You can combine individual system articles with copy series include an interactive CD-ROM with articles from external suppliers. Please read the all relevant user manuals several languages. user manual and the safety requirements of the Keep it in a safe place, and readily accessible supplier. -
Page 6: Symbols Used In This Operating Manual
Failure to comply can cause the following: For Model DM500 B (Battery Version) Hazards to personnel Ϙ Dispose of old batteries and defective... -
Page 7: Important Notes
Important Notes Description User Manual Accessories from third-party suppliers The Leica DM500 and DM500 B microscope meets This user manual includes important instruc- You can combine individual system articles with today's state of the art of technology. Neverthe- tions related to operating safety, maintenance articles from external suppliers. -
Page 8: Instructions On Use
Intended use Place of use Non-intended use • The Leica DM500 and DM500 B microscopes are Only use the instruments in closed, dust free Using the instrument in any way optical instrument which use magnification and rooms and between +10 °C and +40 °C. Protect contrary to the specifications in the user illumination to improve the visibility of objects. - Page 9 In order to prevent damage from vibrations,...
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Page 10: Health Risks And Dangers Of Use
Dangers during use Workplaces with microscopes facilitate Leica microscopy series are intended to reduce The Leica DM500 or DM500 B microscope Ϙ and improve the viewing task, but they the exertion of the user to a minimum. may only be connected to a grounded also impose high demands on the eyes and socket. -
Page 11: Information For The Person Responsible For The Instrument
Information for the person responsible for Only original Leica replacement parts may Ϙ the instrument Do not use the Leica DM500 or DM500 B be used in servicing the product. Ϙ Ensure that the Leica DM500 or DM500 B microscope unless it is in perfect condition. -
Page 12: Care Instructions
Care instructions General instructions Cleaning coated parts and plastic parts Cleaning glass surfaces Protect the Leica DM500 or DM500 B micro- Dust and dirt particles should be removed Remove dust using a fine, dry and grease- Ϙ Ϙ Ϙ scope against damp, vapors, acids, alkalis, with a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth. -
Page 13: Accessories, Maintenance And Repair
The Leica DM500 and DM500 B micro- Only original Leica Microsystems spare Ϙ Ϙ with the Leica DM500 or DM500 B microscope: scopes are basically maintenance-free. To parts may be used. ensure that they always operate safely and The Leica accessories described in this user... -
Page 14: Electrical Data And Ambient Conditions
Unplug the instrument before changing any fuses. The Temperature for use +10 °C … +40 °C Leica DM500 has two fuses, which are located behind the Storage temperature -20 °C … +52 °C power cord receptacle. +50 °F … +104 °F... -
Page 15: The Leica Dm500, Dm500 B
The Leica DM500, DM500 B Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 16: Congratulations
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Leica DM500 or DM500 B Compound Microscope from Leica Microsystems. This model’s exclusive design features and full range of accessories make it a truly versatile, high-quality instrument for educational and routine clinical applications. Leica DM 500, DM500 B... -
Page 17: Unpacking
These items are delivered in separate packages. Please do not discard any of the packing Ϙ materials. They should be used for safely storing and transporting the instrument should the need arise. Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 18: Get Ready
Get Ready! Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 19: Attaching The Viewing Tubes
Allen key Ϙ provided. 2. Insert the dovetail into the stand support Type 1: Leica EZ viewing tube with integrated and tighten the set screw firmly without eyepieces. forcing it. This precisely positions the view- ing tube onto the optical axis of the micro- scope, regardless of the selected rotation. -
Page 20: Leica Ez Viewing Tube - Integrated Eyepieces
Leica EZ Viewing Tube – integrated eyepieces 1. To use the captive thumbscrew, completely 2. Position the Leica EZ viewing tube back in remove the set screw that comes with the place on the stand. stand. Leica EZ viewing tube with integrated eyepieces. - Page 21 Leica EZ Viewing Tube – integrated eyepieces (cont.) You can now safely rotate the Leica EZ viewing tube by loosening the captive thumbscrew, rotating the viewing tube, and tightening the captive thumbscrew again. The eyepieces are already integrated with the Leica EZ viewing tube and are pre-adjusted for corrected vision;...
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Page 22: Leica Standard Viewing Tube - Separated Eyepieces
Leica Standard Viewing Tube – separated eyepieces 1. Insert the eyepieces into the eyetubes. 2. Lock the eyepieces into the eyetubes by tightening the silver screws on the under- side of the eyetubes with a standard Cross type (Phillips) screwdriver (not provided). -
Page 23: Eyeguards
In this case, go to section room light. "Operation" on page 26. If you purchased your Leica DM500 or DM500 B by components and not by standard configuration, please continue to section "Installing Objectives" on page 24. -
Page 24: Installing Objectives And Substage Condenser
Installing Objectives Substage Condenser • Always rotate the nosepiece by using The Leica DM500’s and DM500 B's the knurled nosepiece ring. substage condenser is pre-installed, pre- focused, and pre-centered. No additional instal- lation or alignment is required. 1. As you rotate the nosepiece clockwise,... -
Page 25: Get Set
Get Set! Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 26: Turning On The Microscope
Turning on the microscope As a safety precaution, the power cord If you have a DM500 B with a rechargeable Setting the Illumination Intensity • has been grounded to the microscope base: Set the illumination control knob base. Never use an adapter between the power 1. -
Page 27: Using The Condenser
2. Turn the microscope on using the switch on the rotating ring aligns with the objective the bottom right-hand side of the micro- magnification in use. scope stand. On/Off switch is located on the bottom right hand side of the stand Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 28: Prepare To View A Specimen Slide
1. Place a specimen slide on the stage by slid- slide so a portion of the specimen is under ing the specimen slide forward into the the objective in use. slide grips. Slide grips hold the slide in place. Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 29: Focusing
The Leica DM500 or DM500 B microscope stand has been factory-adjusted so that the stage focus can be found within 1.5 rotations of the fine focus adjustment from this position. -
Page 30: Viewing Tube Adjustment
Leica EZ Viewing Tube Standard Tube with One or Two Focusing distance. Fold or unfold the eyetubes to If you are using a Leica EZ viewing tube, which Eyepieces decrease or increase the distance between already has the eyepieces integrated with... - Page 31 This corrects for any vision differences between your right eye and left eye. Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual...
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Page 32: Oil Immersion Technique
Oil Immersion Technique Oil Immersion Technique 3. Place a drop of Leica Immersion Oil on the 5. Raise the stage slowly using the coarse 1. Find the field of view on the slide that you specimen slide on the area of the specimen focus knob until the drop of oil on the spec- would like to inspect. -
Page 33: Manual
8. When finished using the oil immersion objective, be sure to clean the front of the objective, the specimen slide, and any other surfaces that the oil contacted using the instructions in section "Care of the Microscope" on page 37. Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... - Page 34 Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual...
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Page 35: Ready! Set! Go
Ready! Set! Go! Now all you need to do is change objectives, set the condenser appropriately for the objective magnification in use, and enjoy the view! Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 36: Care Of The Microscope
Care of the Microscope Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... -
Page 37: General Maintenance
The microscope should always be covered Ϙ with the plastic dust cover (provided with the instrument) when it is not in use. Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... - Page 38 Ϙ more care. Note: To achieve the high degree Illumination of flatness obtained with higher magnifica- The Leica DM500 and DM500 B uses LED Ϙ tion objectives, the objective has a small illumination. Therefore, no lamp changing concave front lens of fairly short radius or is required for the life of the microscope.
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Page 39: Dimensions
Dimensions Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual... - Page 40 Leica DM 500, DM500 B Manual...
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