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Leica ES2 Leica EZ4 Leica EZ4 W User Manual...
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Congratulations! You have just purchased a Leica E Series stereo- In developing our stereomicroscopes, we have microscope – an excellent choice! Viewing placed great emphasis on simple, self-explan- entire objects under magnification imparts atory operation. However, please take the time...
Chapter Overview Safety and Use Leica ES2 Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W Eyepieces (only for Leica EZ4) Photography Using the Leica EZ4 W Get Set! The Camera Remote Control (Optional) Care, Transport, Contact Persons Specifications Dimensions Leica E Series User Manual...
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Eyepieces (Only for Leica EZ4) Regulatory Compliance Information Changing Eyepieces (Only for Leica EZ4, Open Version) Instructions for Use Eyepieces and Eyecups (Only for Leica EZ4, Open Version) Leica ES2 Dioptric Correction (Only for Leica EZ4, Open Version) Overview: Leica ES2...
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SETUP CAMERA (Camera Settings) SETUP ETHERNET SETUP WiFi Pairing Cameras With Remotes Care, Transport, Contact Persons Care, Transport, Contact Persons Specifications Specifications Dimensions Leica ES2 Leica EZ4 W Leica EZ4, 10× Eyepieces Leica EZ4 without Eyepieces Leica E Series User Manual...
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 Leica E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
The "Safety Concept" brochure contains addi- instrument. Technical Safety tional safety information regarding service To connect the Leica E Series microscopes to work, requirements and the handling of the power, use a power cable that meets the power microscope, accessories as well as general cable specifications in your country.
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Radio interference suppression in compli- directive. ance with EN 55011 class B Noise immunity in compliance with DIN EN 61326-1. Intended for indoor use only in all EU member states, EFTA states and Switzerland. Leica E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This transmitter must not be co-located or oper- Increase the separation between the equip- ating in conjunction with any other antenna or ment and receiver. transmitter. Leica E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
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(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Leica E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
The power cable is provided Use in clean rooms as the power disconnect device. Leica E Series microscopes can be used in clean rooms without any problems. Leica E Series User Manual Safety and Use...
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– as this manual, repair and service work may mended). increases the risk class. Failure to observe this be carried out by authorized Leica technicians notice poses a risk of eye damage. only. Accessories...
10× fixed eyepieces for eyeglass wearers 2. Carrying handle 3. Two-level magnification changer 10× and 30× 4. Focusing drive 5. Integrated LED incident light illumination 6. Integrated LED transmitted illumination 7. Switch for incident and transmitted light Leica E Series User Manual Leica ES2...
Built-in carrying device Setting up the microscope Packing the device away All Leica E Series microscopes are 1. Place the microscope on a flat tabletop. 1. After use, wind up the cable as shown equipped with a carrying handle for in the illustration.
You may need a short time to become familiar with using the instrument. Not to worry – after a little while, it will become automatic. Leica E Series User Manual Leica ES2...
Use transmitted light for transmitted light desired. specimens or transparent objects. Use the combination of both LED illumina- tors for partially transparent objects. After switching off, the LEDs remain lit for about another 4 seconds. Leica E Series User Manual Leica ES2...
After you have adjusted the image or right-handed. sharpness at high magnification, it is maintained even if you switch to a lower magnification (parfocal). 2. Set the working distance to approx. 100 mm for coarse focusing. Focusing drive torque Leica E Series User Manual Leica ES2...
Magnification Display You can read the configured magnifica- tion on the right-hand rotary knob of the Leica ES2. The additional magnification provided by the eyepieces is already incorpo- rated in the scale. Leica E Series User Manual Leica ES2...
No problem – the resistance can be adjusted individually depending on your personal preferences: 1. Grip the drive knobs with both hands and turn them towards each other until the desired resistance is reached during focusing. Leica E Series User Manual Leica ES2...
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 Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
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 Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
Built-in carrying device Setting up the microscope Packing the device away All Leica E Series microscopes are 1. Place the microscope on a flat tabletop. 1. After use, wind up the cable as shown equipped with a holder for convenient in the illustration.
You may need a short time to become familiar with using the instrument. Not to worry – after a little while, it will become automatic. Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
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. Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
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. Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
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 Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
(parfocal). 2. Set the working distance to approx. 100 mm for coarse focusing. Focusing drive torque Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
1, 1.25, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5. Different total magnifications are possi- ble depending on which eyepieces are used with the Leica EZ4. The magnification of the eyepieces is indicated on their outer surfaces, e.g. 10×/20, 16×/16 or 20×/12. Leica E Series User Manual...
1. Grip the drive knobs with both hands and turn them towards each other until the desired resistance is reached during focus- ing. Leica E Series User Manual Leica EZ4 and Leica EZ4 W...
Changing Eyepieces (Only for Leica EZ4, Open Version) Changing eyepieces Various eyepieces are available for the Leica EZ4, allowing the stereomicroscope to be adapted even better to the specific require- ments. The following eyepieces are available for selec- tion: Eyepieces replaceable, fixed or adjustable: 10×/20, 16×/16 or 20×/12...
Eyepieces and Eyecups (Only for Leica EZ4, Open Version) Eyecups The eyecups can be replaced. Risk of infection Direct contact with eyepieces is a poten- tial transmission method for bacterial and viral infections of the eye. The risk can be minimized by the use of individual eyecups.
Dioptric Correction (Only for Leica EZ4, Open Version) Dioptric correction Users with normal vision do not need adjust- Adjusting The adjustable eyepieces for the Leica able eyepieces. An adjustable eyepiece is suffi- 1. Set the dioptric correction for both EZ4 are also available with built-in diop- cient for mild shortsightedness.
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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. Leica E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for Leica EZ4)
Graticules (Only for Leica EZ4, Open Version) Graticules Available eyepiece inserts The transparent graticules can be Graticules 10 mm/ 0.1 mm inserted in the adjustable eyepieces of 5 mm/ 0.1 mm the Leica EZ4. They enable easy measurements 5 mm/ 0.05 mm at the specimen.
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. Leica E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for Leica EZ4)
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. Leica E Series User Manual Eyepieces (Only for Leica EZ4)
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Leica EZ4 W by Leica Microsystems. The special design of the Leica EZ4 W makes it a universal, highly versa- tile tool for viewing microscopic specimens and capturing still images or video. Leica E Series User Manual...
The Basics Your Leica HD camera has many possibili- Modes of use ties for various applications and condi- tions of use. Below are some basic concepts to 1. SD mode help you get the most performance for your capture onto SD card application.
Leica 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 Leica E Series User Manual Photography Using the Leica EZ4 W...
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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. Leica E Series User Manual Photography Using the Leica EZ4 W...
The contents include CD with imaging software, If you ordered the handheld remote, you received HDMI cable, and USB cable. the remote with batteries. Leica E Series User Manual Photography Using the Leica EZ4 W...
USB port, and attach the other the status light is green and one of the Leica EZ4 W’s field of view, however, is rectan- end of the cable to a USB 2.0 port of your mode button's is also green. This may take gular with a diagonal of 16.4 mm to ensure an...
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4:3 using the controls of the projector or monitor. 6. You are ready to launch the Leica software. Follow the software instructions to adjust and capture an image.
This may take approximately 30 seconds. 4. Insert the SD memory card into the slot on the side of the Leica EZ4 W until the card clicks into place. Leica E Series User Manual Get Set!
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SD Mode – Capturing Images Without a Computer or Without a Wireless Device (Continued) The capture button LED will turn green. The Leica 5. To capture an image onto the SD The image is now saved on the SD card. Images...
WiFi Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Wireless Device 1. Switch on the power to the Leica EZ4 W 3. If a mode button other than WiFi mode is microscope. lit green, then press the WiFi button and wait until both the status LED and the WiFi 2.
PC for viewing, capturing, and adjusting the camera image. 2. Switch on the power to the Leica 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.
HD display. The only function which works in any mode is the "Info" function which shows details about the camera. Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
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 Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
Viewing Images and Movies With the Optional Remote Control If you have purchased the optional remote, the Leica HD camera shows images and movie clips directly on an HD moni- tor. 1. Thumbnail view (first press) up/down/left/right select thumbnail...
3. Press the and buttons to select a menu item. 4. Press the button to confirm a menu item. 5. Press the button again to hide the camera menus. Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
The values for "RED" and "BLUE" cannot be adjusted if the "WB MODE" setting is set to "AUTO". The "COLOR" function makes it possible to adapt the camera chip to the ambient light so that color-neutral images can be acquired. Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
The "COLOR" function makes it possible to adapt the camera chip 6. Press the button to exit the menu. to the ambient light so that color-neutral images can be acquired. Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
3. Set the value for "EXP MODE" to "MANUAL". RESOLUTION GAIN SETUP CAMERA BRIGHTNESS 4. Correct the values for "EXPOSURE", "GAIN" and "GAMMA" until you SETUP ETHERNET GAMMA obtain the desired results for the image. SETUP WIFI Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
SETUP WIFI The "RESOLUTION" menu enables you to define the resolution for the live image, still image capture and video capture individually. This provides optimum results in every situation. Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
This command sets the date and time as well as the format for display- capture. ing them. The following formats are available for selection: YYMMDD – DDMMYY – MMDDYY Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
Main menu Sub menu Ethernet COLOR IP ADDRESS STATIC EXPOSURE IP ADDRESS (STATIC) 192.168.1.200 RESOLUTION IP SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0 SETUP CAMERA GATEWAY IP ADDRESS 192.168.1.1 SETUP ETHERNET SETUP WIFI Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
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Your network provides the access point and the camera connects to your network by WiFi. NAME (SSID) This is the camera name which will appear. You can change the name using the onscreen keyboard. Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
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If "OK" is selected, you will see a list of WiFi access points nearby. COLOR INTERFACE NET WORK EXPOSURE NAME (SSID) ICC50 W_2345 RESOLUTION SECURITY OPTIONS NONE SETUP CAMERA PASSWORD (8 CHR) SETUP ETHERNET SCAN SSID SETUP WIFI Leica E Series User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Optional)
Pairing Cameras With Remotes Pairing 3. The microscope only responds to the The Leica EZ4 W and the remote control remote control commands from this can be paired and then only respond remote control. to each other. This can be helpful when using Resetting to factory setting multiple cameras and remote controls.
Leica representative. place. Protect the microscope from oil and grease. can find information on worldwide Leica Never grease or oil mechanical parts or representatives Leica website: If any optical surface becomes badly coated sliding surfaces.
Specifications Due to the technology of the camera, the speci- fications are changing regularly. Please visit website www.leica-microsystems.com/ education for the latest brochure downloads to find the up to date specifications. Leica E Series User Manual Specifications...
32 GB Integrated power 100 V – 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz supply Automatic adjustment to local voltage Power consumption max. 30 W (EZ4 W), 15 W (ES2, EZ4) Leica E Series User Manual Specifications...
Leica EZ4 without Eyepieces Leica E Series User Manual Dimensions...
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