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Leica BM E
Instruction Manual
Contents
1.0 Introduction
....................................................2
2.0 Unpacking
....................................................2
3.0 Preparation For Use
3.1 Objectives ..................................2
3.1.1 Viewing Bodies..........................2
3.2 Eyepieces...................................3
3.3 Substage
Condensers...............3
4.0 Operation
4.1 Illumination.................................3
4.1.1 Built-in Illumination....................3
4.1.2 External Illuminator ...................3
4.2 Stage
Preparation .....................3
4.3 Focusing.....................................3
4.4 Examining the Specimen
at High Power ............................4
4.5 Oil Immersion Technique ..........4
5.0 Care of Microscope
5.1 General.......................................4
5.2 Mechanical
Maintenance ........4
5.3 Lamp
Replacement....................5
5.4 Electrical
Considerations/
Equipment Ratings.....................5
6.0 Fuse Replacement
....................................................5
7.0 Anti-Fungus / Mold Warranty
....................................................5
8.0 Notes
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1.0 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Leica BM E Compound Microscope. The
BM E is designed specifically for student use, with high quality glass
optics and a variety of accessories, the BM E Compound Microscope
is the ideal choice to meet diverse applications.
2.0 Unpacking
The Leica BM E Compound Microscope is available in preconfigured
models. Check the components against the standard equipment list
below.
The standard Leica BM E Compound Microscope components are:
1. Stand - includes supporting arm, focusing mechanism, stage,
condenser or disc diaphragm, nosepiece and illumination
system (mirror or in-base illuminator)
2. Viewing Body - monocular, binocular, or monocular teaching,
as ordered
3. Objectives - as ordered
4. Eyepiece(s) - as ordered
5. Immersion Oil - as ordered
6. Dust Cover
7. Allen wrench
8. Power cord - as ordered
Optional accessories such as a carrying case, video and photogra-
phy attachments are not part of the standard Leica BM E components.
If ordered, these items will be shipped separately.
3.0 Preparation for Use
3.1 Objectives
For easy identification, the objectives are color-coded as follows:
4x = red 10x = yellow 40x = dark blue 100x = white
3.1.1 Viewing Bodies
Monocular and Monocular Teaching Bodies: The viewing bodies are
secured to the stand by tightening the body thumbscrew on the top
right of the instrument then reversing it one-half turn. This permits the
viewing body to rotate 360°, but prevents it from being removed.
Binocular Viewing Body: Locate the knurled screw on the top right of
the microscope stand and loosen it. Rotate the viewing body to the
desired position. Tighten the knurled screw firmly but without over-
tightening. The viewing body is now precisely located on the optical
axis regardless of the selected orientation.
CAUTION: Replace with same type and
rating fuse (IEC 60127-2/SS 3 standard).
CAUTION: Risk of
electric shock
CAUTION: (Refer to accom-
panying documents)
English
Explanation of Warning Symbols
