Leica DM100 DM100 User Manual

Leica DM100User Manual

Leica DM100 User Manual 10Health Risks and Dangers of UseHealth RisksWorkplaces with microscopes facili-tate and improve the viewing task, but they

Leica DM100 User Manual 11Information for the Person responsible for the InstrumentInformation for the Person responsible for the Instrument Ϙ Ensur

Leica DM100 User Manual 12Accessories, Maintenance and RepairAccessoriesOnly the following accessories may be used with the Leica DM100: Ϙ The Leica

Leica DM100 User Manual 13Electrical Data and ambient ConditionsIn order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must fol

Leica DM100 User Manual 14Assembling the Leica DM100

Leica DM100 User Manual 15Unpacking Ϙ Carefully remove the microscope and any components from the packaging. Ϙ Check the components against the plan

Leica DM100 User Manual 16Identifying your TubeIdentifying your ubeThere are three types of viewing tubes. Identify which viewing tube you have:Ass

Leica DM100 User Manual 17Fitting the tubeTools used Ϙ Allen keyThe monocular "EZTube" is included in the standard delivery package of th

Leica DM100 User Manual 18The objectives are already installed on the Leica DM100 at delivery. The following description shows how to (un)install t

Leica DM100 User Manual 19Inserting Objectives1. Screw the 4× objective into any available space on the objective nosepiece.2. Turn the objective

Leica DM100 User Manual 2Congratulations!Congratulations on purchasing the Leica DM100 Compound Microscope. This model’s exclusive design features a

Leica DM100 User Manual 20Installing the Mirror (optional)The mirror is available as an optional accessory. By means of this, the ambient light can

Leica DM100 User Manual 21The polarizer kit is not included in the delivery package, but available as an optional accessory.Assembly1. If you have

Leica DM100 User Manual 22Using the Leica DM100

Leica DM100 User Manual 23Switching on the MicroscopeFor safety reasons, the power cable is grounded via the microscope base. Never use an adapter

Leica DM100 User Manual 24Using the CondenserThe condenser is furnished with a disc diaphragm, which has to be adjusted to match the effective numer

Leica DM100 User Manual 25Preparation1. Lift the retaining clip on the stage by pres-sing on the back of the tension spring.2. Push the slide unde

Leica DM100 User Manual 26FocusingFocusing1. Use the knurled ring to rotate the objective nosepiece in such a way that the objec-tive with the lowe

Leica DM100 User Manual 271. Adjust the tubes to your interpupillary distance. Fold or unfold the eyetubes to decrease or increase the distance be

Leica DM100 User Manual 285. Now, switch to an objective with a higher magnification level (no oil objective) and bring the specimen into focus whil

Leica DM100 User Manual 29If you wear eyeglasses for microscope viewing, keep the rubber eyecups folded down. If you do not wear eyeglasses, you ma

Leica DM100 User Manual 3Important NotesSymbols Used in this User Manual 5Important Safety Notes 6Instructions for Use 8Health risks and dangers

Leica DM100 User Manual 30Oil Immersion Technique (only 100× objective)Oil Immersion Technique1. Search for the area on the specimen slide that you

Leica DM100 User Manual 317. Look through the microscope and slowly rotate the fine adjustment knob, so that the specimen stage moves upwards until

Leica DM100 User Manual 32Care of the Microscope

Leica DM100 User Manual 33Maintenance instructionsGeneral Notes Ϙ Protect the microscope from moisture, fumes and acids and from alkaline, caustic a

Leica DM100 User Manual 34GeneralAlways use both hands to carry the microscope. Ϙ Keep all optical components clean. Clean-liness is important for

Leica DM100 User Manual 35General Maintenance (cont.) Ϙ The lower magnification objectives have fairly large front lenses and can be cleaned with a c

Leica DM100 User Manual 36Dimensions

Leica DM100 User Manual 37Dimensions (all Dimensions in mm, DM100 and DM300 identical) Ϙ side view with binocular tube Ϙ front view with binocular

Leica DM100 User Manual 38Dimensions (all Dimensions in mm, DM100 and DM300 identical) Ϙ side view with monocular tube Ϙ front view with monocular

Leica DM100 User Manual 4Important Notes

Leica DM100 User Manual 5Symbols Used in this User ManualWarning! Safety hazard!This symbol indicates especially impor-tant information that must b

Leica DM100 User Manual 6Important Safety NotesBefore installing, operating or using the instrument, it is mandatory to read this User Manual. In p

Leica DM100 User Manual 7Disconnecting from the Power SupplyAlways position the Leica DM100 so that you can disconnect it from the power supply at

Leica DM100 User Manual 8Instructions for UseThis User Manual describes the Leica DM100 and includes important instructions related to operating saf

Leica DM100 User Manual 9Instructions on Use (continued)Accessories from third-party suppliersYou can combine individual system articles with articl