Leica F12 I, User Manual

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Page 2: ...7 Focusing Arm Configuration 2 for Table Inspections 18 Focusing Arm Configuration 3 for Table Inspections 19 Focusing Arm Configuration 1 for Wall Inspections 20 Alternative Variable Focusing Arm 21 Microscop Installation Optics Carrier and Objective 23 Tube and Eyepieces 24 Dioptric Correction and Parfocality 25 Operation Adjusting the Joint Resistance 27 Balancing the Flex arm 28 Adjusting the ...

Page 3: ...ver use chemicals to clean colored surfaces or accessories with rubberized parts This could damage the surfaces and specimens could be contaminated by abra ded particles Ϙ Ϙ In most cases we can provide special solu tions on request Some products can be modified and we can offer other accesso ries for use in clean rooms Servicing Ϙ Ϙ Repairs may only be carried out by Leica Microsystems trained se...

Page 4: ...irements and the handling of the floor stand the installed stereomicroscope the electrical accessories as well as general safety instructions You can combine individual system articles with articles from external suppliers e g cold light sources etc Please read the user manual and the safety requirements of the supplier Before installing operating or using the inst ruments read the user manuals li...

Page 5: ... malfunctions and damage Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially important information Failure to observe can cause the following Ϙ Ϙ Hazards to persons Ϙ Ϙ Instrument malfunctions and damage Danger due to hot surface This symbol warns against touching hot surfaces such as light bulbs Important information This symbol indicates additional infor mation or explanatio...

Page 6: ... any warranty claims Installation location Ϙ Ϙ Refer to the Safety Concept brochure Ϙ Ϙ Electrical components must be placed at least 10 cm away from the wall and from flammable substances Ϙ Ϙ Avoid large temperature fluctuations direct sunlight and vibrations These conditions can distort measurements and microgra phic images Ϙ Ϙ In warm and warm damp climatic zones the individual components requi...

Page 7: ...porting the Leica F12 I Ϙ Ϙ In order to prevent damage from vibrations disassemble all moving parts that accor ding to the user manual can be assembled and disassembled by the customer and pack them separately Because the pedestal of the Leica F12 I is particularly heavy always request assistance from another person when transporting it Installation in third party products Ϙ Ϙ Refer to the Safety ...

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Page 9: ... stereomicro scopes M50 M80 and the entire Leica S series Not only are there many models to choose from but there is also a range of accessories to fulfill every possible wish Even if your requirements are like no one else s Your Leica consultant will configure a workstation that meets your needs perfectly For more information about Leica Micro systems products and services and the address of your...

Page 10: ...ical column 3 Microscope 4 Pedestal 5 Castors with footbrakes 6 Cable holder 7 Small horizontal arm 8 Large horizontal arm 9 Storage compartment for power pack 10 Large vertical column 11 Brake knob for locking the verti cal position 12 Rotary knob for balancing 13 Flex arm 13 12 11 9 7 4 5 3 8 1 6 1 1 2 10 ...

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Page 12: ... The pedestal and the large vertical column are very heavy Always request assistance for assembly Assembly 1 Move the pedestal to a flat level surface and lock all 4 footbrakes 2 Insert the large vertical column into the pedestal 3 Use the Allen key to tighten both Allen screws 4 Cover the screw holes using the cover caps ...

Page 13: ...are very heavy Always request assistance for assembly Assembly 1 Place the large horizontal arm onto the large vertical column The large horizontal arm does not need to be fastened because the weight of the structure ensures a secure connection Large Horizontal Arm and Flex arm ...

Page 14: ...l column connects the Leica floor stand to the actual micro scope assembly Assembly 1 Press the small vertical column onto the coupling piece from below 2 Attach the small vertical column using the 4 Allen screws provided Small Vertical Column Assembly ...

Page 15: ... hori zontal arm 2 Push the small horizontal arm through the hole in the small vertical column Here the beveled side must point in the direction of the outer knob 3 Tighten the wingscrew 4 Tighten both locking screws as much as necessary for your work Small Horizontal Arm Assembly ...

Page 16: ... small horizontal arm securely 2 Unscrew the safety ring 3 Move the small horizontal arm to the desi red position 4 Tighten the safety ring The small horizontal arm can be set to any height As necessary it can be moved freely at the lower end of the column with the safety ring loosened Small Horizontal Arm Height Adjustment ...

Page 17: ... order to reduce a lever effect Assembly 1 Push the holder of the focusing arm from below into the opening of the small hori zontal arm 2 Tighten the locking screw For this configuration the counter screw must be locked tight with the washer at all times Otherwise the entire micro scope could fall onto the specimen 3 Be sure to secure the focusing arm using the screw provided 4 Unscrew both clampi...

Page 18: ...the focusing arm and tigh ten the locking screw Assembly 1 Push the holder of the focusing arm from the front into the opening of the small hori zontal arm 2 Unscrew both clamping screws on the focusing arm Focusing Arm Configuration 2 for Table Inspections ...

Page 19: ...xtend the small horizontal arm as little as possible in order to reduce a lever effect Assembly 1 Push the holder of the focusing arm from above into the opening of the small hori zontal arm 2 Tighten the locking screw 3 Unscrew both clamping screws on the focusing arm 4 Tilt the focusing arm 90 5 Tighten the clamping screws on the focu sing arm Focusing Arm Configuration 3 for Table Inspections ...

Page 20: ...sembly configura tion Assembly 1 Extend the small horizontal arm far out and push the holder of the focusing arm from above into the opening 2 Tighten the locking screw 3 Additionally secure the focusing arm using the counter screw and washer provided Focusing Arm Configuration for Wall Inspections ...

Page 21: ...o those for the basic focusing arm Adjusting the tilt 1 Hold the microscope securely Hold on to the microscope tightly while the clamping screw is being unscrewed Otherwise it can tip forward abruptly and dest roy the specimen 2 Unscrew the clamping screw 3 Tilt the microscope to the desired position 4 Securely tighten the clamping screw Alternative Variable Focusing Arm ...

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Page 23: ...23 Assembly 1 Insert the optics carrier into the focusing arm 2 Securely tighten the clamping screw Regularly check whether the clamping screw is still tight 3 Screw the objective into the optics carrier Optics Carrier and Objective ...

Page 24: ...ly tighten the clamping screw The tube automatically shifts to the correct position when the screw is tightened 3 Insert the eyepieces 4 Secure the eyepieces using the clamping screws Refer to the corresponding manuals for additional information on the individual instruments Tube and Eyepieces ...

Page 25: ...gs Using the Dioptric Correction 1 Setthedioptriccorrectionofbotheyepieces to the mid position 0 diopter settings 2 Look through the eyepieces and focus on a flat specimen 3 Rotate both eyepieces to the maximum value of 5 4 Hold one eye closed and rotate the other eyepiece in direction until the specimen appears sharp 5 Then open the other eye and correct the diopter settings until the image is un...

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Page 27: ...ustomize how easy or difficult it is to move the arm Adjusting the Joint Resistance Ϙ Ϙ Loosen the articulation brakes to make the corresponding element move more easily Ϙ Ϙ Tighten the articulation brakes to make it harder to move the corresponding element Adjusting the Joint Resistance ...

Page 28: ...ica F12 I is designed for weights between 1 5 kg and 6 5 kg The correct direction of rotation lighter heavier is indicated below the rotary knob Balancing the Flex arm 1 Hold the microscope securely 2 Loosen the brake knob for the vertical posi tion lock The flex arm is now released 3 By manually moving the flex arm check whether the microscope side is too light or too heavy If the microscope is t...

Page 29: ... working height over a specimen Adjusting the working height 1 Carefully release the brake knob on the front end of the flex arm 2 Move the microscope to the desired working height 3 Tighten the brake knob Adjusting the Working Height of the Microscope ...

Page 30: ...ght shoes could become trapped beneath the casing of the base during transport Moving the floor stand 1 Position the flex arm approximately hori zontal 2 Tighten the brake knob for the vertical position lock The flex arm is now locked 3 Remove the power cable 4 Release the articulation brakes and fold the flex arm together Due to the rotation stop device the flex arm can be moved only in one direc...

Page 31: ...by the column and push it to the desired location 7 Lock all four footbrakes 8 Connect the power cable Safe Transport continued 5 With your foot push up the footbrake release levers to release the footbrakes For safety reasons always push the floor stand never pull it ...

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Page 33: ...ica high power spotlights and or 1 Leica ring illumina tor Assembling the combi controller 1 Using the screw provided fasten the Leica combi controller to the connector piece on the small vertical arm 2 Feed the power cable through the cable holder on the flex arm 3 Connect the power cable to the Leica combi controller and the power pack ...

Page 34: ...e the power pack in the storage compartment of the large horizontal arm For additional information on operating the Leica LED1000 illumination refer to the manual provided for this instrument Optional Leica LED1000 Combi Controller continued ...

Page 35: ... speci men cannot be damaged by coming too close to the light Always hold the high power spotlight securely when releasing the articulated arm Otherwise it can tip downward abruptly and destroy the specimen Assembly 1 Screw the articulated arm into the threaded hole on the underside of the focusing arm 2 Attach the spotlight to the articulated arm 3 Connect the power pack for the spotlight to the ...

Page 36: ...D lamps It only uses one terminal however on the Leica combi control ler For installation the focusing arm must be removed In doing so request assis tance from another person and be sure that the specimen is not located directly below the microscope The LEDs of the Leica 2 arm LED spot light become only slightly warm during operation Nevertheless be sure that the speci men cannot be damaged by com...

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Page 38: ...is very dirty or dusty flush it using a syringe or clean it using a camelhair brush before attempting to wipe it off Ϙ Ϙ Optical surfaces should be cleaned using a lint free cloth lens cloth or cotton swab soaked in methanol or a commercially available glass cleaner Do not use alcohol Ϙ Ϙ Avoid excessive use of solvents The lint free cloth lens cloth or cotton swab should be soaked with solvent bu...

Page 39: ...rm see page 28 The flex arm sinks even at the highest level of the balancing scale Total weight of accessories and microscope is too high Reduce the total weight Gas spring is defective Have the gas spring replaced by Leica service The microscope can either not be moved or only with great physical effort The articulation brakes are too tight Loosen the articulation brakes see page 27 ...

Page 40: ...mum load 6 5 kg at the holder Load capacity 1 5 6 5 kg at the holder Maximum horizontal extension 1224 mm Vertical positioning range of the flex arm 500 mm Minimum instrument height for trans port 1680 mm Stand weight Approx 100 kg without attachments Interface to focusing arms drives 5 8 15 8 mm Interface for illuminators M6 threaded hole for LED1000 combi controller ...

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