Leica MZ125 User Manual

Leica M Stereo-microscopesUser Manual

Stereomicroscope1 Magnification changer2 Engaging ratchet positions3a Focusing drive3b Coarse and fine focusingLarger knob: Coarse focusing, Smaller k

11Leica M Stereomicroscopes – OverviewLeica designby Ernest Igl/Christophe ApothélozLeica MZ957546213c3b8Leica MZ757546213c3b8Leica MZ125751046213c3b8

Magnification changer• Zoom means continuous change of magnification. Ratchets can be engaged for certain magnifications (see below).• For zooming wit

MS5, MZ6: Display of magnification factors from 0.63–4.MZ75: Display of magnification factors from 0.63–5. Corresponding scales for other objective an

14Leica M Stereomicroscopes – OperationErgonomics, viewing height• Pay great attention when setting up your stereomicroscope.You will only benefit ful

– ErgoWedge™ 5° – 25°– ErgoWedge™ ±15°– ErgoModule™ 50 mm – The ErgoTube™ 45° has eyepiece tubes which are 65 mmlonger than the standard ones. Magnifi

You do not wear glasses and prefer close contact with 10×/21Bwide-field eyepieces for persons wearing glasses:왘 Holding the diopter ring, turn the eye

17Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Operation왘 Place the object beneath the objective.왘 Engage the lowest magnification (page 12).왘 Look into the eyepieces.

Microscope carrier• This microscope carrier permits only stereoscopic observation, using both beam paths.• The microscope carrier can be fitted to the

The parallax-free imaging produces more precise results inphotography, measuring and polarization.왘 Shift the stereomicroscope to the left or the righ

20Leica M Stereomicroscopes – OperationAdjusting diopter settings and parfocalityLeica stereomicroscopes are parfocally matched. This meansthat, once

4. Engage the highest magnification position.5. Optimize the focus using the focusing drive.6. Engage the lowest magnificationposition.7. Do not look

The components1a Incident-light base with stage plate1b Transmitted-light base with glass stage plate2a Side-faced column with drive housing, coarse/f

23Leica M Stereomicroscopes – AssemblyStandIncident-light stand왘 Remove the stage plate.왘 Insert 3 Allen screws into the undersideof the baseplate and

Transmitted-light stand, bright field, 20 WFollow the safety instructions given on page 7.왘 Fit the side-faced column to the transmitted-light base as

Use:– Two 160 mAT fuses for voltages between 200–240 V.– Two 315 mAT fuses for voltages between 100–120 V(see the section "Starting up" on t

Transmitted-light stand, bright and dark fieldThe illumination of the transmitted-light stand bright and darkfield consists of a fiber-optic light gui

Transmitted-light stand HLThe column seat contains Allen screws.왘 Remove the glass stage plate.왘 Invert the transmitted-light base and place it on a t

Swinging-arm stand ESDThe swinging-arm stand ESD is of conducting material (surfaceresistance <1011Ohm/squared, discharge time <2 seconds from1,

The focusing knobs are located on the inclinable drive housing.Is the focus movement too loose or too tight? Does the outfittend to slide downwards? Y

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Large swinging-arm and table-clamp stands왘 Use the clamp to secure the column toa table top 20 mm – 50 mm thick.왘 Insert 4 Allen screws into the base

왘 Secure as described on page 34.왘 Secure as described on page 34.Possible adjustments왘 Release the clamping lever. 왘 Tilt the instrument.왘 Retighten

10 445 614 MZ610 411 589 1x10 422 562 1.5x10 447 081 2x10 473 832 0.8x10 445 201 0.63x10 422 563 0.5x10 422 564 0.32xAchromatM1-105-MZ16 / 01.0410 44

33Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualObjective combinationsC CompatibleCA Compatible if used with intermediate ring (order separately)0 Intermediate

Microscope carrierThe microscope carrier can be attached to the focusing drive in2 positions:• For short working distances and forflat objects, use Po

35Leica M Stereomicroscopes – AssemblyBinocular tube왘 Release the clamping screw.• If you have an accessory such as an ergo module (page 14), a coaxia

Objective nosepiece• Suggested for Leica MZ16 and MZ16 APlease note: When using the objective nosepiece together with MS5, MZ6,MZ75, MZ95 or MZ125 lar

왘 Carefully turn and tighten the 2× planapochromatic objective clockwise tothe limit stop without applying excessive force.왘 Raise the focusing drive

TransformersFollow the safety instructions given on page 7.Leica transformers may only be opened by authorized servicepersonnel, and the power cable m

You can prolong the life of your bulb if you:왘 First switch off the lamp by turning the rotary knob into the black range왘 and only then switch the tra

Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualTable of contents4PageOverviewSafety concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 V/10 W incident lamp• The 6 V/10 W lamp is an inclined incident source for illuminating spatial objects• By using two lamps, you can soften or elimi

Observe the safety notes on page 7. Observe the notes with respect to the use of the trans-former on page 38.왘 Connect the cable between the lamphousi

42Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations6 V/20 W incident lamp• The 6 V/20 W lamp is an inclined incident source for illuminating spatial objects.•

43Leica M Stereomicroscopes – IlluminationsObserve the safety notes on page 7. Observe the notes with respect to the use of the transformer on page 38

44Leica M Stereomicroscopes – IlluminationsDisconnect the lamp cable from the transformer.Never touch the bulb when it is hot. You may sustain burns.•

45Leica M Stereomicroscopes – IlluminationsLeica L2 cold-light sourceThe antistatic Leica L2 cold-light source is powerful, small,compact, inexpensive

46Leica M Stereomicroscopes – IlluminationsCold light source Leica CLS seriesThe Leica CLS series is a high-performance line for high lightintensity w

47Leica M Stereomicroscopes – IlluminationsSupply (line) lamp 25WFollow the safety instructions given onpage 7.왘 Fit the lamp holder and lamp as descr

Near-vertical illuminator• The near-vertical (approx. 5°) light beam illuminates depres-sions and cavities.• Shadowing by tools is eliminated.• This i

49Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations왘 Attach the fiber-optic light guide on either the left or the right.To switch on the cold-light illuminato

5PageIlluminatorsTransformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Incident lamp 6 V/10 W . . . .

Tubes• All accessory tubes which fit between the optics carrier andthe binocular tube are fitted in the same manner.• In the dovetail ring of the opti

Drawing tube• The drawing tube is for both left-handers and right-handers.Fit the mirror on the left-hand or right-hand side of the opticscarrier.왘 Fi

Video/phototubes52Leica M Stereomicroscopes – AccessoriesLeicaMPS30 / MPS60photoautomats10 445 92710 445 924 50%10 446 229 100%10 446 121 8x10 446

• Video/phototubes are designed to support modularphotomicrography systems, and Leica digital, video, film or SLR cameras.• The modular photomicrograp

Trinocular video/phototube 100%Fitting: See "Trinocular video/phototube 50%".왘 Observation: Push lever in.왘 Photography: Pull out lever to t

Video/phototube HD50왘 Use the video/phototube HD50 between the optics carrier and the binocular tube(page 50).왘 Observation: Push lever in.왘 Documenta

Attachment for vertical and oblique observation• The attachment for vertical and oblique observation enablesspatial objects to be observed from above,

StagesThe ∅ 120 mm stages can be used in those incident and trans-mitted-light stands which have a ∅ 120 mm port.The gliding stage can be moved in all

58Leica M Stereomicroscopes – NotesTips and hints: What to do if …Remedy:• Set the interpupillary distance correctly (page 15).• Locate the eyepoint (

59Leica M Stereomicroscopes – NotesCare, maintenanceWe will show you how to look after your microscope and howto clean it.You are working with a high-

Read the user manual and safety instructions before starting up.The Leica MS5, MZ6, MZ75, MZ95, MZ125, MZ16 and MZ16 A stereomicro-scopes are optical

60Leica M Stereomicroscopes – NotesCleaningDust and dirt will affect the quality of your results.왘 Put a dust cover over the instrument during breaks

61Leica M Stereomicroscopes – NotesCalculationMOMagnification of objective MEMagnification of eyepiece z Magnification changer positionq Tube factor,

62Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualOptical data of Leica MS5, MZ6ObjectivesWorking distance (mm)Field diameter (mm)Total magnification0.63 25.2

63Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualObjectivesWorking distance (mm)0.63 16 14.9 10.4 230.8 20.4 11.8 13.2 18.2 1 25.5 9

64Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualOptical data of Leica MZ75, MZ95Objectives40×/6B0.63 25.2 9.5 31.5 7.6 50.4 4.8 20.2 11.

65Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualObjectives40×/6B0.63 16 14.9 10.4 230.8 20.4 11.8 13.2 18.2 1 25.5 9.4 16.5 14.5

66Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualOptical data of Leica MZ125, MZ16, MZ16 AEyepiecesWorking distance (mm)Objectives0.71 28.4 8.4 14.2 16.9 17.

67Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualMS51.0x AchromatMS5Dimensions of Leica MS5with incident-light stand with transmitted-light standAdditional dime

68Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualDimensions of Leica MZ6with incident-light stand with transmitted-light standAdditional dimensional diagrams in

69Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualDimensions of Leica MZ75with incident-light stand with transmitted-light standAdditional dimensional diagrams i

7Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Safety regulationsRepairs may only be carried out by Leica-trained service tech-nicians. Only original Leica spare parts

70Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualDimensions of Leica MZ95with incident-light stand with transmitted-light standAdditional dimensional diagrams i

71Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualDimensions of Leica MZ125with incident-light stand with transmitted-light standAdditional dimensional diagrams

1x Planapo1x PlanapoMZ16MZ1672Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualDimensions of Leica MZ16with incident-light stand with transmitted-light standAddit

73Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualAdditional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency.Dimensions of

74Leica M Stereomicroscopes User ManualType description Transmitted light base 20 WPower supply ES 635 474 incl. potentiometerType of bulb Halogen bul

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LiquidsPower cablesCable routingOpening the instrumentSupply voltageConnectionsChanging bulbs8Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Safety regulationsElectrical

The following must be observed if Leica products are build intothird-party products:The manufacturer of the complete system or the person puttingit on