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  • Page 1 Leica DM500 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Manufacturer Information Published in January 2015 by: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG Max Schmidheiny Strasse 201 CH-9435 Heerbrugg (Switzerland) In case of questions, please contact the hotline: sms.support@leica-microsystems.com Leica DM500 User Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter Overview Safety regulations The Leica DM500 Get Ready! Get Set! Care of the Microscope Dimensions Leica DM500 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Care of the Microscope The Leica DM500 General Maintenance Congratulations! Dimensions Unpacking Dimensions Get Ready! Attaching the Viewing Tubes Leica EZ Viewing Tube – Integrated Eyepieces Leica Standard Viewing Tube – Separated Eyepieces Eyeguards Installing Objectives and Substage Condenser Leica DM500 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    Safety Regulations Leica DM500 User Manual Safety Regulations...
  • Page 6: Safety Concept

    Safety Concept The individual modules of the Leica DM micros- Before installing, operating or using the instru- copy series include an interactive CD-ROM with ments, read the user manuals listed above. In all relevant user manuals several languages. particular, please observe all safety instructions.
  • Page 7: Symbols Used In This Operating Manual

    Instructions for disposing of the Failure to comply can cause the following: instrument, accessory components, Hazards to personnel and consumables. Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Leica DM500 User Manual Safety Regulations...
  • Page 8: Important Notes

    Important Notes Description User manual Accessories from third-party suppliers The Leica DM500 microscope meets today's state This user manual includes important instruc- You can combine individual system articles with of the art of technology. Nevertheless, hazards tions related to operating safety, maintenance articles from external suppliers.
  • Page 9: Instructions On Use

    If using the devices outdoors, protect The Leica DM500 microscope can be used in them from dust and moisture. Never use electri-   clean rooms without any problems.
  • Page 10 Once the product has reached the end of its When installing Leica products into third-party shipping or transporting individual modules. service life, please contact Leica Service or Sales products, the manufacturer of the complete about disposal. system or its dealer is responsible for follow-...
  • Page 11: Health Risks And Dangers Of Use

      •  Workplaces with microscopes facilitate Direct contact with eyepieces is a The Leica DM500 microscope may only be and improve the viewing task, but they potential transmission method for viral connected to a grounded socket. also impose high demands on the eyes and infections of the eye.
  • Page 12: Information For The Person Responsible For The Instrument

    Information for the Person Responsible for the Instrument Information for the person responsible for Do not use the Leica DM500 microscope Only original Leica replacement parts may the instrument unless it is in perfect condition. be used in servicing the product.
  • Page 13: Care Instructions

    Remove coarse debris with a moistened disposable cloth. Optical surfaces should be cleaned with a Protect the Leica DM500 microscope from lint-free cloth, lens tissue, or cotton swab oil and grease. Never grease or oil mechani- Acetone, xylene or nitro-containing thin- moistened with a commercially available cal parts or sliding surfaces.
  • Page 14: Accessories, Maintenance And Repair

    Accessories, Maintenance and Repair Accessories Maintenance Repairs and service work Only the following accessories may be used The Leica DM500 microscope is basically Only original Leica Microsystems spare with the Leica DM500 microscope: maintenance-free. To ensure that it always parts may be used.
  • Page 15: 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 16: The Leica Dm500

    The Leica DM500 Leica DM500 User Manual The Leica DM500...
  • Page 17: Congratulations

    Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Leica DM500 Compound Microscope from Leica Micro- systems. This model’s exclusive design features and full range of accessories make it a truly versatile, high-quality instrument. Leica DM500 User Manual The Leica DM500...
  • Page 18: Unpacking

    These items are delivered in separate packages. Please do not discard any of the packing materials. They should be used for safely storing and transporting the instrument should the need arise. Leica DM500 User Manual The Leica DM500...
  • Page 19: Get Ready

    Get Ready! Leica DM500 User Manual Get Ready!
  • Page 20: Attaching The Viewing Tubes

    Allen key tool Allen key 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 21: 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 22 Leica EZ Viewing Tube – Integrated Eyepieces (Continued)   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;...
  • Page 23: 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 24: Eyeguards

    In this case, go to section room light. "Operation" on page 27. If you purchased your Leica DM500 by components and not by stan- dard configuration, please continue to section "Installing Objectives" on page 25. Leica DM500 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Installing Objectives And Substage Condenser

    Installing objectives Substage condenser •    Always rotate the nosepiece by using The Leica DM500’s substage condenser the knurled nosepiece ring. is pre-installed, pre-focused, and pre- centered. No additional installation or align- ment is required. 1. As you rotate the nosepiece clockwise,...
  • Page 26: Get Set

    Get Set! Leica DM500 User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 27: Turning On The Microscope

    Setting the illumination intensity •  has been grounded to the microscope The Leica DM500 has a 5 V/1.5 A USB power Set the illumination control knob base. Never use an adapter between the power connector in the center of the cord wrap. This (located on the bottom left of the cord and the power source;...
  • Page 28: 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 DM500 User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 29: 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 DM500 User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 30: Focusing

      The Leica DM500 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. 4. Using the fine adjustment knob, bring the specimen into sharp focus.
  • Page 31: 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 32 This corrects for any vision differences between your right eye and left eye. Leica DM500 User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 33: 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 34 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 DM500 User Manual Get Set!
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  • Page 36: 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 DM500 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Care Of The Microscope

    Care of the Microscope Leica DM500 User Manual Care of the Microscope...
  • Page 38: General Maintenance

    The microscope should always be covered with the plastic dust cover (provided with the instrument) when it is not in use. Leica DM500 User Manual Care of the Microscope...
  • Page 39 Illumination tion objectives, the objective has a small The Leica DM500 uses LED illumination. concave front lens of fairly short radius or Therefore, no lamp changing is required for curvature. The surface of this front lens can the life of the microscope.
  • Page 40: Dimensions

    Dimensions Leica DM500 User Manual Dimensions...
  • Page 41: Dimensions

    Leica DM500 User Manual Dimensions...
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  • Page 46 The Leica Microsystems Industry Division’s focus is to support customers’ pursuit Denmark ∙ Ballerup 4454 0101 4454 0111 of the highest quality end result. Leica Microsystems provide the best and most France ∙ Nanterre Cedex 811 000 664 1 56 05 23 23 innovative imaging systems to see, measure, and analyze the microstructures in Germany ∙...

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