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Leica DM750 PManual

Leica DM750 P Manual 10Health risks and dangers of useHealth risksWorkplaces with microscopes facilitate and improve the viewing task, but they als

Leica DM750 P Manual 11Information for the person responsible for the instrumentInformation for the person responsible for the instrument Ϙ Ensure t

Leica DM750 P Manual 12Care instructionsGeneral instructions Ϙ Protect the Leica DM750 P microscope against damp, vapors, acids, alkalis, and corros

Leica DM750 P Manual 13Accessories, maintenance and repairAccessoriesOnly the following accessories may be used with the Leica DM750 P microscope: Ϙ

Leica DM750 P Manual 14Electrical data and ambient conditionsEnvironmentTemperature for use +10 °C … +40 °CStorage temperature -20 °C … +52 °C +5

Leica DM750 P Manual 15The Leica DM750 P

Leica DM750 P Manual 16Thank you for purchasing the Leica DM750 P Polarizing Microscope System from Leica Microsystems. The Leica DM750 P is a high

Leica DM750 P Manual 17 Ϙ Carefully remove the microscope and any components from the packing carton. Ϙ Check the components against the planned con

Leica DM750 P Manual 18Get Ready!

Leica DM750 P Manual 192. Align the shape of the module with the shape of the microscope stand. 3. Insert the dovetail of the module into the stan

Leica DM750 P Manual 2Chapter overviewSafety regulations 4The Leica DM750 P 15Get Ready! 18Get Set! 24Go! 36Care of the Microscope 38Dimensions

Leica DM750 P Manual 20Viewing Tube1. Slightly unscrew the set screw located on the top of the Analyzer module.2. Align the shape of the polarizin

Leica DM750 P Manual 211. As you rotate the nosepiece clockwise, attach the objectives by screwing them into the nosepiece holes starting with the

Leica DM750 P Manual 22Substage CondenserSubstage CondenserThe Leica DM750 P has an open substage condenser mount. Therefore, the condenser needs t

Leica DM750 P Manual 23Substage Condenser (cont.)4. Completely loosen the two thumbscrews on the condenser mount.5. Slide the substage condenser i

Leica DM750 P Manual 24Get Set!

Leica DM750 P Manual 25Basic setupAs a safety precaution, the power cord has been grounded to the microscope base. Never use an adapter between the

Leica DM750 P Manual 26The condenser is furnished with an iris diaphragm, which can be adjusted to match the effective numerical aperture of the obj

Leica DM750 P Manual 27The polarizer is located under the substage condenser in a swing in/out mount. Swing it into place and be sure it "clic

Leica DM750 P Manual 28Setting up Polarized Light (cont.)The Analyzer is located in the module between the viewing tube and the stand either in a s

Leica DM750 P Manual 29Focusing1. Place a polarized light specimen on the stage.2. Rotate the 10× objective into working posi-tion.3. Raise the m

Leica DM750 P Manual 3ContentsSafety regulations 4Safety concept 5Symbols used in this operating manual 6Important Notes 7Instructions on use 8

Leica DM750 P Manual 30Adjust the eyetubes for your interpupillary distance.1. Fold or unfold the eyetubes until you see one illuminated circle. T

Leica DM750 P Manual 31Koehler Set up1. Close the Koehler field diaphragm on the base of the microscope so that its iris leaves are present within t

Leica DM750 P Manual 32Tools used Ϙ Centering keys1. Retrieve the two centering keys from the packaging and insert the centering tools into the cen

Leica DM750 P Manual 335. Adjust the objective centering screws until the noticeable point of the sample is midway between the furthest position an

Leica DM750 P Manual 34If you have an Analyzer/Bertrand Lens module, you can view a conoscopic image through the eyepieces. 1. Bring the portion o

Leica DM750 P Manual 35The Leica DM 750 P is equipped with a time delay shutoff capability, which automatically turns the illumination off after 2 ho

Leica DM750 P Manual 36Go!

Leica DM750 P Manual 37Now all you need to do is change objectives, set the aperture condenser and field diaphragm appropriately for the objective ma

Leica DM750 P Manual 38Care of the Microscope

Leica DM750 P Manual 39General maintenanceGeneral•Always carry the microscope using two hands. There is a handle on the back of the microscope and

Leica DM750 P Manual 4Safety regulations

Leica DM750 P Manual 40 Ϙ Keeping all optical components clean is important for maintaining good optical performance. Ϙ The microscope should alway

Leica DM750 P Manual 41Mechanical MaintenanceMechanical Maintenance Ϙ Use the dust cover. It is the most impor-tant way to keep the microscope in go

Leica DM750 P Manual 42Dimensions

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Leica DM750 P Manual 5Safety conceptThe individual modules of the Leica DM micros-copy series include an interactive CD-ROM with all relevant user m

Leica DM750 P Manual 6Symbols used in this operating manualWarning of a danger•This symbol indicates especially impor-tant information that must be

Leica DM750 P Manual 7Important NotesDescriptionThe Leica DM750 P microscope meets today's state of the art of technology. Nevertheless, hazard

Leica DM750 P Manual 8Instructions on useIntended useThe Leica DM750 P microscope is an optical instrument which uses magnification and illu-mination

Leica DM750 P Manual 9Instructions on use (continued)•The responsible Leica affiliate must be consulted whenever the instrument is altered, modified o