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- Page 1 Leica DM100 User Manual...
- Page 2 Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing the Leica DM100 Compound Microscope. This model’s exclusive design features and full range of accessories make it a truly versatile, high quality-instru- ment for educational applications. Though the reliability and robustness of Leica microscopes is already practically proverbial, they still require a certain degree of care and attention.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Notes Using the Leica DM100 Symbols Used in this User Manual Switching on the Microscope Important Safety Notes Selecting an Objective Instructions for Use Preparing for Viewing Health risks and dangers of use Focusing Information for the Person Responsible for the Instrument... -
Page 4: Important Notes
Important Notes Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 5: Symbols Used In This User Manual
Failure to comply can cause the following: Hazards to personnel. Failure to comply can cause the following: Ϙ Hazards to personnel. Instrument malfunctions and damage. Ϙ Ϙ Instrument malfunctions and damage. Ϙ Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 6: Important Safety Notes
Original condition non-Leica components that are outside of the To maintain the unit in its original condition scope of this User Manual! Unauthorized alte- and to ensure safe operation, the user must... - Page 7 Legal Regulations Disconnecting from the Power Supply Adhere to general and local regulations rela- Always position the Leica DM100 so ting to accident prevention and environmental that you can disconnect it from the protection. power supply at any time. The power cable...
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Page 8: Instructions For Use
The Leica DM100 can be used at +10 °C to +40°C. Protect the microscope from oil, chemi- cals and extreme humidity. If it is used outdoors, the microscope must be protected from dust and moisture. - Page 9 (according to the User Integration in third-party products Manual) can be assembled and disassembled When installing Leica products into third-party by the customer should be packed separately. products, the manufacturer of the complete system or its dealer is responsible for following...
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Page 10: Health Risks And Dangers Of Use
The Leica DM100 may be used when it is in Ϙ Danger of Infection and hand muscles of the user. Depending on proper working condition only. -
Page 11: Information For The Person Responsible For The Instrument
Monitor Only original Leica replacement parts may Ϙ compliance with this. be used in servicing the product. Do not use the Leica DM100 unless it is in Ϙ perfect condition. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 12: Accessories, Maintenance And Repair
Accessories, Maintenance and Repair Accessories Maintenance Repairs and Service Work Only the following accessories may be used The Leica DM100 microscope is basically Only original Leica Microsystems spare Ϙ Ϙ with the Leica DM100: maintenance-free. To ensure that it always parts may be used. -
Page 13: Electrical Data And Ambient Conditions
In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, Unplug the instrument before changing any fuses. The Leica the user must follow the instructions and warnings contained in DM100 has two fuses, which are located behind the power cord this instruction manual. receptacle. ... -
Page 14: Assembling The Leica Dm100
Assembling the Leica DM100 Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 15: 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 DM100 User Manual... -
Page 16: Identifying Your Tube
Type 1: Monocular "EZTube" Type 2: Binocular "EZTube" "EZTube". Other tubes, however, are installed exactly the same way. Orientation All tubes are connected via a dovetail and can be installed in any orientation. Type 3: Open binocular tube Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 17: Fitting The Tube
The monocular "EZTube" is included in the standard delivery package of the Leica DM100. Other tubes are optionally availa- ble (refer also to page 16). Your Leica repre- sentative will gladly provide you with more help. The eyepieces are already integrated in the Leica "EZTube"... -
Page 18: Removing And Inserting Objectives
The objectives are already installed Always turn the objective nosepiece by The Proper Sequence on the Leica DM100 at delivery. The its knurled ring. Never turn the objective When inserting the objectives, you can following description shows how to (un)install nosepiece by using an objective as a handle. - Page 19 1. Screw the 4× objective into any available space on the objective nosepiece. 2. Turn the objective nosepiece clockwise one unit. 3. Screw in the next-largest objective. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all objectives have been installed. Leica DM100 User Manual...
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Page 20: Installing The Mirror (Optional)
The mirror is equipped with a flat and a concave surface. Try them out to see which side works better. 3. Look through the eyepieces and align the mirror so that it works best. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 21: Installing The Polarizer Kit (Optional)
2. Place the analyzer with the flat side facing down into the beam path. The two screws have to rest in the two existing holes. 3. Install the tube. 5. Turn the polarizer to align it. The arrows indicate the current orientation. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 22: Using The Leica Dm100
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Page 23: Switching On The Microscope
2. Set the illumination to the lowest setting grounding ineffective. using the controller on the bottom left of the stand. Work Surface Always use the microscope on a hard, stable surface. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 24: Selecting An Objective
1. Rotate the desired objective over the stage so that the color matches the color of diaphragm, which has to be adjusted to sample. the selected objective. match the effective numerical aperture of the individual objectives. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 25: Preparing For Viewing
3. Move the specimen slide such that a part of 1. Lift the retaining clip on the stage by pres- slowly release it. the specimen is under the objective used. sing on the back of the tension spring. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 26: Focusing
4. Bring the specimen into focus using the tive with the lowest magnification level is fine adjustment knob. turned into the working position. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Binocular Tubes
1. Set the focusing eyetube (left side) to "0" tion. Leica EZ tubes If you are using a Leica EZ viewing tube, which already has the eyepieces integrated with the eyetubes, no additional adjustments are neces- sary. Be sure you are wearing your eyeglasses or contact lenses. - Page 28 4. Rotate the knurled ring on the left eyetube, until the specimen is sharply focused for the left eye. This corrects for any vision differences between your right eye and left eye. Leica DM100 User Manual...
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Page 29: Adjusting The Eyecups
The risk can be order to help block out ambient room light. minimized by the use of individual eyecups. Eyecups can be ordered separately. Please contact your Leica partner. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 30: Oil Immersion Technique (Only 100× Objective)
Oil Immersion Technique (only 100× objective) Oil Immersion Technique 3. Add a drop of immersion oil from Leica 5. Slowly move the specimen stage upwards 1. Search for the area on the specimen slide to the area of the specimen slide you are using the coarse adjustment knob until that you want to study. - Page 31 "Care of the Microscope" section on page 34. Leica DM100 User Manual...
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Page 32: Care Of The Microscope
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Page 33: Maintenance Instructions
Follow the instructions of the disinfectant Ϙ surfaces or accessories with rubberized manufacturer. parts. This could damage the surfaces, and We recommend concluding a service specimens could be contaminated by abra- Ϙ contract with Leica Service. ded particles. Leica DM100 User Manual... -
Page 34: General Maintenance
Leica DM100 User Manual... - Page 35 The lower magnification objectives have Illumination Ϙ fairly large front lenses and can be cleaned The Leica DM100 uses an LED illuminator. Ϙ with a cloth or lens tissue wrapped around Therefore, no lamp changing is required for a finger and moistened with window clea- the entire life of the microscope.
- Page 36 Dimensions Leica DM100 User Manual...
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Page 37: Dimensions
Dimensions (all Dimensions in mm, DM100 and DM300 identical) side view with binocular tube front view with binocular tube side view with binocular tube 180° rotated Ϙ Ϙ Ϙ for storage Leica DM100 User Manual... - Page 38 Dimensions (all Dimensions in mm, DM100 and DM300 identical) side view with monocular tube front view with monocular tube side view with monocular tube 180° Ϙ Ϙ Ϙ rotated for storage Leica DM100 User Manual...
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