Leica DM300 User Manual
Leica DM300 User Manual
User Manual
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This User Manual describes the Leica DM300 Intended Use Avoid large temperature fluctuations, direct
and includes important instructions related to The Leica DM300 is an optical instrument for sunlight and vibrations. These conditions
operating safety, maintenance and accessories. improving the visibility of objects through can distort measurements and micrographic
magnification and illumination. It is used for images.
Your Leica DM300 includes an interactive observing.
CD-ROM with all relevant User Manuals in In warm and warm-damp climatic zones,
additional languages. Keep it in a safe place, Place of Use the individual components require
and readily accessible to the user. You can also The Leica DM300 microscope may be used only special care in order to prevent the build-up of
download User Manuals and updates from our in closed rooms and must be placed on a solid fungus.
website at www.leica-microsystems.com. surface.
Health Risks The ergonomic optical design and construction Dangers during Use
The risk can be minimized by the use of ments in accordance with IEC 60825-1 "Safety
the workload must be taken:
personal eyecups. of Laser devices".
OO Optimum workplace layout
OO Frequent changes of activity Caution: Hazardous radiation may occur if
controls, adjustment jigs, or procedures other
OO Thorough training of the personnel, giving
than those outlined in this User Manual are
consideration to ergonomic and organiza-
used!
tional aspects
Information for the Person Responsible for OO Inform your Leica representative or Leica OO After service work or technical modifica-
the Instrument Microsystems (Schweiz) AG, Industry tions, the device must be readjusted in
OO Ensure that the Leica DM300 is used only by Division, 9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, accordance with our technical specifica-
persons qualified to do so. immediately of any product defect that tions.
OO Ensure that this User Manual is always avail- could potentially cause injury or harm. OO If the unit is modified or serviced by unau-
able at the place where the microscope is OO If you use accessories from other manu- thorized persons, is improperly maintained
in use. facturers with the microscope, make sure (as long as maintenance was not carried
OO Carry out regular inspections to make that these manufacturers confirm that out by Leica Microsystems), or is handled
certain that the authorized users are adher- the combination is safe to use. Follow the improperly, Leica Microsystems will not
ing to safety requirements. instructions in the User Manual for those accept any liability.
accessories. OO The building’s electrical wiring must
OO When instructing new users, do so thor-
oughly and explain the meanings of the OO Modifications to or service on the micro- comply with the relevant national stand-
warning signs and messages. scope may be carried out only by techni- ard; in other words, we recommend using a
cians who are explicitly authorized by Leica current-operated ELCB system (RCB).
OO Allocate responsibilities for commission-
to do so.
ing, operation and maintenance. Monitor
compliance with this. OO Only original Leica replacement parts may
be used in servicing the product.
OO Do not use the Leica DM300 unless it is in
perfect condition.
with the Leica DM300: maintenance-free. To ensure that it always parts may be used.
operates safely and reliably, we recommend OO Before opening the instruments, switch off
OO The Leica Microsystems accessories that you take the precaution of contacting the power and unplug the power cable.
described in this User Manual. the responsible service organization.
OO Avoid contact with powered electrical
OO Other accessories, provided that these have OO We recommend concluding a service circuits, which can lead to injury.
been expressly approved for use by Leica contract with Leica Microsystems.
Microsystems with regard to safety tech-
Service Address
nology.
In case of problems, please contact us as
follows:
Contact address
Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
Industry Division
Max Schmidheiny Strasse 201
CH-9435 Heerbrugg (Switzerland)
Fuse Replacement
Only use fuses of the following type: 5×20 mm, 1.0 A/250 V, high
breaking capacity (# 13RFAG30003)
Environment
Temperature for use +10 °C … +40 °C
Storage temperature -20 °C … +52 °C
Electrical Data +50 °F to +104 °F
Input: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 W (3 W LED) Manipulation shock 25 mm on 50 mm hard wood
General safety notes Transport shock (unpacked) 100 g / 6 ms
This instrument of safety class 1 has been built and tested in accordance Transport shock (packed) 800 mm free fall
with the following safety requirements for electrical equipment for measu-
Transport vibrations (unpacked) 5–200 Hz / 1.5 g
rement, control, and laboratory use:
Air pressure during use and storage 500–1060 mBar
Humidity during use and storage 20–90 %
EN 61010-1: 2002-08 EN 55011: 2007+A2: 2010-05
Installation Category II (Overvoltage Category)
EN 61010-2: 2008-06 EN 60825-1: 2008-05
Pollution degree 2
IEC 61010-1: 2010-06 IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
EN 61326-1: 2006-10 LED Class 1
EN 61326-2-6: 2006-10
Assembly
Orientation
Tools used Assembly 3. Turn the tube in the direction you desire.
OO Allen key 1. Loosen the setscrews at the left and right
4. Tighten the set screws on the left and right,
on the stand using the Allen key provided.
without applying too much force.
Tools used Assembly 3. Turn the tube in the direction you desire.
OO Allen key 1. Loosen the setscrews (on top of the stand)
4. Tighten the set screws on the left and right,
using the Allen key provided.
without applying too much force.
4× 40×
10×
Inserting Objectives
1. Screw the 4× objective into any available
space on the objective nosepiece.
The mirror is available as an optional Installing the Mirror Removing the Mirror
accessory. By means of this, the ambient 1. Position the microscope at a well-lit loca- 1. Simply pull the mirror out of the holder.
light can be used for illuminating the sample if tion, for example before a window.
no power source is available for the built-in LED
2. Press the mirror onto the mount of the illu-
illuminator.
minator.
Using the Condenser Selecting an Objective 2. Rotate the condenser diaphragm below the
individual objectives.
Preparation 2. Insert the specimen slide and slowly release 3. Using the X/Y control, position the speci-
1. Open the specimen holder using the the tension lever. men slide such that a part of the specimen
tension lever. is under the objective used.
Focusing 2. Move the specimen stage upwards as far as 3. Look into the eyepieces and adjust the illu-
1. Use the knurled ring to rotate the objective it will go using the coarse adjustment knob. mination to a comfortable intensity.
nosepiece in such a way that the objec-
4. Bring the specimen into focus using the
tive with the lowest magnification level is
fine adjustment knob.
turned into the working position.
Leica EZ tubes
If you are using a Leica EZ viewing tube, which
already has the eyepieces integrated with the
eyetubes, no additional adjustments are neces-
sary. Be sure you are wearing your eyeglasses or
contact lenses.
corrective
If you are comfortable wearing your 5. Now, switch to an objective with a higher
lenses (contact lenses or magnification level (no oil objective) and
eyeglasses) for microscope viewing, leave them bring the specimen into focus while looking
on and your adjustments will be minimal. through the eyepieces with both eyes.
magnification
2. Bring the specimen into focus using 10× The depth of field is lower for higher
magnification and the fine adjustment levels. Thus, you will
knob while looking through only the right notice that if you switch to low magnification
eyepiece. To help focus, cover or close your after bringing the microscope into focus with
left eye. great magnification, a minor adjustment of the
fine focus may be required. Continue with the
3. Now look with your left eye through the
"Oil immersion" section on page 31.
left eyetube (focusing eyepiece). Now focus
using the focus function of the eyetube.
Oil Immersion Technique 3. Add a drop of immersion oil from Leica 5. Slowly move the specimen stage upwards
1. Search for the area on the specimen slide to the area of the specimen slide you are using the coarse adjustment knob until
that you want to study. studying. the oil drop on the slide comes into direct
contact with the lens of the oil immersion
2. Move the specimen stage down to the
objective.
lowest position using the coarse adjust-
ment knob.
fumes and acids and from alkaline, caustic with a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth.
and corrosive materials. Do not store chem- OO Remove coarse debris with a moistened
icals in the vicinity. disposable cloth.
OO Protect the microscope from oil and grease. OO Acetone, xylene or nitro-containing thin-
Never grease or oil mechanical parts or slid- ners must NOT be used.
ing surfaces.
OO Never use chemicals to clean colored
OO Follow the instructions of the disinfectant surfaces or accessories with rubberized
manufacturer. parts. This could damage the surfaces,
OO We recommend concluding a service and specimens could be contaminated by
contract with Leica Service. abraded particles.
General OO Keep all optical components clean. Clean- OO Optical surfaces should be cleaned using a
with a cloth or lens tissue wrapped around a Therefore, no lamp changing is required for
finger and moistened with window cleaner. the entire life of the microscope.
OO Cleaning 40× and 100× objectives requires
more care. To attain the typical flatness for
objectives with higher magnification, the
objective has a small concave front lens
with a very small radius and slight curva-
ture. The surface of this front lens can be
readily cleaned with a toothpick covered
with a cotton tip, or with a small cotton
swab. Wipe the front lens lightly without
applying undue force or scrubbing action.
Make sure that the cotton tip contacts the
concave lens surface. Check the objective
with a magnifier after cleaning.
OO side view with binocular tube OO front view with binocular tube OO side view with binocular tube 180° rotated
for storage
OO side view with monocular tube OO front view with monocular tube OO side view with monocular tube 180°
rotated for storage
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