Leica swing-arm stands
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1. e You want to use a standard horizontal arm with midsize base and inclinable focusing drive 10 447 256 e The table on page 34 shows that this combina tion allows for a maximum carrying load of 5 2kg in the zero position Fig 1 1 You intend to use the following stereomicro scope equipment with this swing arm stand Leica MZ6 10 445 614 Leica MZ6 optics carrier 10445619 Inclined binocular tube 45 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10422563 Objective achromat 0 5x M series This combination has a total weight of 1 8kg list on page 36 and therefore can be used without problems in the range of 230 at full cantilever Fig 1 Optimum swiveling range of the horizontal arm with maximum carrying load Fig 2 Swiveling range in which cantilever and swinging angle must be carefully matched to the selected carrying load 32 User manual Leica swing arm stands Fig 1 Fig 2 User manual Leica swing arm stands 33 Table of permissible eguipment weights on the horizontal arm vertical column baseplate and focusing arm or drive used The maxi 1 The following table provides information about the permissible carrying load dependent up mum value applies to the respective swing arm stand in the starting position page 29 Horizontal i arm DR a Ta with column 3 Np HS 10 447 097 with 10 447 098 with 10 447 008 10 447 008 Baseplate 10 447 260 10 446 436 10 447 260 10 446 436 22. Leica swing arm stands User manual Seica MICROSYSTEMS ESD swing arm stand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Connection for focusing arms drives 2 Clamping screw for connection 3 Horizontal arm 4 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever 5 Cross member 6 Safety ring 7 Clamping screw for fixing the safety ring 8 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment 9 Vertical column 10 Baseplate 11 Dampening feet 9 10 11 Fig 1 2 User manual Leica swing arm stands Standard swing arm stand co O G1 F gt CO O Connection for focusing arms drives Clamping lever for connection Horizontal arm Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever Cross member Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment Plug for limiting the swiveling range Safety ring Clamping lever for fixing the safety ring Vertical column Baseplate Dampening feet Fig 2 User manual Leica swing arm stands 10 11 12 Large swing arm stand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Connection for focusing arms drives 2 Clamping lever for connection 3 Horizontal arm 4 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment 5__ Cross member 6 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever 7 Screw for setting the rheostat 8 Crank for height adjustment 9 Rack on vertical column 10 Ring for limiting the swiveling range 11 Clamping lever for fixing the ring 12 Cl
3. Total weight 5 7kg 36 User manual Leica swing arm stands Leica MZ16 A 10447103 Leica MZ16 A optics carrier 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10445822 ErgoTube 109 509 10 446 309 Docu Tube HD V 10 447075 Objective plan 0 8x LWD M series 10 446 261 Video photo objective 0 63x 12 730044 DFC480 30120201 Ringlight RL 66 750 Total weight 6 9kg Leica MZ16 FA 10447063 Leica MZ16 FA optics carrier 11504069 Lamp housing 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10 445924 Trinocular tube M series 10447157 Objective planapo 1 0x M series WD 55m 10 446 261 Video photo objective 0 63x 12 730044 DFC480 Total weight 9 2kg User manual Leica swing arm stands 37 Technical data Large horizontal arm Type Max cantilever Max carrying load Horizontal swing arm for Leica stereomicroscopes and macroscopes 360 swinging angle with optional 90 sector limitation Adjustable stop to limit the cantilever Height adjustment via rack 560mm 20kg without focusing arm or drive Standard horizontal arm Type Max cantilever Max carrying load Horizontal swing arm for Leica stereomicroscopes and macroscopes 360 swinging angle with optional 90 sector limitation Adjustable stop to limit the cantilever 476mm 13 2kg without focusing arm or drive with midsize baseplate ESD horizontal arm Type Max cantilever Max carrying load Horizontal swing arm for L
4. e conveniently reposition the equipment e prevent the system from tilting due to excessive equipment gt Bring the stand to its starting position See page 31 gt Open the lever of the cantilever adjustment at the cross member gt Move the stereomicroscope to the desired extension gt Reposition the adjustable stop Fig 1 2 up to the cross member Fig 1 1 26 User manual Leica swing arm stands Fig 1 MS5 with coarse fine focusing drive O Oi mm OO ND lamp L2 double gooseneck lamp holder for vertical column 470 35 standard swing arm stand and midsize baseplate Cross member Adjustable stop Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment Plug for limiting the swiveling range Safety ring Screw for fixing the optics carrier User manual Leica swing arm stands 27 Large swing arm stand Changing the working height gt Close the rotary knob to fix the cantilever Fig 1 2 gt Open the rotary knob to fix the height adjustment at the cross member Fig 1 1 gt Use the crank Fig 1 4 to move the system to the desired working height gt Close the rotary knob again to fix the height adjustment Fig 1 1 e The rheostat of the crank can be adjusted continuously using the supplied Allen key This is necessary depending upon the desired force expenditure and weight of the equipment gt Adjust the hexagon head screw with the supplied key using quarter turns Fig 1 3
5. gt Fasten the retaining washer again gt Close the clamping lever or screw again at the horizontal arm Assembly of focusing arm plug from the bottom e On principle the plug of the focusing arms can be inserted at the horizontal arm from the top the bottom or the front Fig 2 e Ifthe plug is attached to the horizontal arm from the bottom you must use the retaining washer Fig 1 Placing the focusing arm on the horizontal Fig 2 1 arm gt Screw the retaining washer with the corre sponding hexagon head screw into the thread 1 Socket at the horizontal arm ed hole of the plug at the focusing arm Fig 2 1 2 Plug of the focusing arm 3 Clamping lever for fixing the focusing arm Fig 2 Focusing arm with plug mounted from the bottom 1 Retaining washer 20 User manual Leica swing arm stands Focusing drive horizontal arm Ensure that the horizontal arm is in the starting position see p 31 gt Fasten all levers and screws gt Open the clamping lever at the focusing drive connection Fig 1 1 gt Remove the retaining washer from the connecting plug of the focusing drive gt Insert the plug Fig 1 2 into the socket at the horizontal arm gt Close the clamping lever again Fig 1 1 Fig 1 Fig 1 Focusing drive at the large horizontal arm 1 Clamping lever at horizontal arm 2 Plug of the focusing drive User manual Leica swing arm stands 21 Assembly of microscope carrier and s
6. setup handling and accessories of the ESD standard and large swing arm stands User manual Leica swing arm stands 7 Contents Page Introduction Overview of ESD swing arm stand 2 Overview of standard swing arm stand 2 Overview of large swing arm stand 4 Contents exis sis e NC HR era 8 Safety concept FFR FF FE uu 9 General safety instructions 10 11 General safety instructions of swing arm stand 12 13 Assembly ESD and standard swing arm stands 14 16 Large swing arm stand Y YY Y eaee 18 19 Focusing arms and drives Y Y 20 21 Microscope carrier stereomicroscope 22 Operation ESD swing arm stand YY Y YA 24 25 Standard swing arm stand Y RG 26 27 Large swing arm stand Y YY RY 28 29 Leaving the workplace Y YY ug 30 Transport of swing arm stands uu 30 Starting position 4 eu RW a aa 31 Notes about horizontal swinging 32 33 Table of permissible equipment weights 34 35 List of typical equipment weights 36 37 Appendix Technical data a i ei Goa ab RA veke ners DYL eee 38 DIMENSIONS sys i RR A od GE GRO s dad 39 44 Part numbers ee se go aeree 45 Assembly diagram of swing arm stands 46 47 User manual Leica swing ar
7. 35 1 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever 2 Clamping screw at safety ring 3 Safety ring Fig 2 Clamping lever at safety ring of the standard horizontal arm 16 User manual Leica swing arm stands User manual Leica swing arm stands 17 ASSEMDIV o t ne large swing arm stand Assembly of the larg g tand Vertical column gt baseplate Two persons are needed for the assem N bly of the large baseplate to the vertical column 560 57 and 800 57 to prevent the column from tipping over and causing any damages gt Position the vertical column with the rack Fig 1 1 towards the cutout of the base so that the four bore holes in the base align with the four threaded holes on the plate While one person secures the vertical column the second person tightens the column with the four hexagon head screws Fig 1 2 Horizontal arm vertical column gt Open the rotary knob for the height adjustment p 4 Fig 1 4 Remove the screw atthe head ofthe vertical column Fig 2 1 Carefully place the horizontal arm on the vertical column until it sits on the rack Fig 3 gt Carefully turn the crank several turns until the worm in the cross member is completely meshed with the rack and the upper end of the rack reappears gt Reinsert the previously removed screw at the head of the vertical column Fig 2 1 gt Retighten the rotary knob for the height adjustment p 4 Fig 1 4 Use of clamping levers
8. 866 ESD horizontal arm 35 190 27 A User manual Leica swing arm stands 41 42 800 5 Vertical column 800 57 Vertical column 560 57 User manual Leica swing arm stands Vertical column 470 35 34 8 470 Stage clamp CL 15068 2 4 g10 5 19 5 opening 70 opening 21 100 100 User manual Leica swing arm stands 43 Large midsize and small baseplates 300 28 5 I ww 15 weight 20kg Sy Ss 20 T P K weight 17kg 1092 i 220 35 T ma T 8 ud n O ol 10 5 weight 13 5 kg 44 User manual Leica swing arm stands Part numbers with short descriptions 10447097 ESD horizontal arm 10447098 Standard horizontal arm 10447008 Vertical column 470 35mm 10 447 260 Baseplate small 10446 436 Baseplate midsize 10447006 Flange 10447007 Table clamp 10447 254 Focusing drive inclinable M series 10447255 Focusing drive inclinable S series Z series 10447259 Carrier rod inclinable 25mm 10446344 Focusing arm for columns with 25mm 10 447099 Horizontal arm large 10 447014 Vertical column 560 57mm 10447230 Vertical column 800 57mm 10446437 _ Bas
9. Z Sem 10447254 5 A rm 3 2kg 6 8kg 3 2kg 6 8kg S Ah 10 447259 amp E 10 446 344 3 6kg 8kg 3 6kg 4 6kg E S N o gw P 10 447 256 X X 2kg 5 2kg P 10 447 257 X X X 4 6kg y 10 447 258 X X X X 34 User manual Leica swing arm stands Horizontal arm with column y y 10 447 099 with 10 447 099 with 10 447 014 10 447 230 Baseplate E x E Id 10 446 437 10 446 437 E e 10447254 S EP 10447255 14kg 13kg o 10 447259 amp E 10 446 344 14 5kg 13 5kg D N o i 10 447 256 13 5kg 12 5kg 10 447 257 11kg 11kg 10 447 258 11kg 10 5kg User manual Leica swing arm stands 35 List of typical eguipment weights e The following listing provides an overview ofthe total weight of different typical types of eguipment Together with the table on page 34 35 it provides you with an estimate of whether the reguired swinging angle and the cantilever are compatible with the intended eguipment Leica S8 APO 10446298 Leica S8 APO StereoZoom 10446261 Video objective 0 63x 10446337 Objective apochromate 2 0x 12730044 DFC 480 including cable 10447131 2 eyepieces 10x 23 Total weight of outfit 2 9kg Leica S6 E 10446294 Leica S6 E StereoZoom 10447130 Eyepiece 10x 23 10447131 Eyepiece 10x 23 10446323 ErgoLens 0 6x 0 75x Total weight 1 7kg Leica MZ6 10445614 Leica MZ6 optics carrier 10445619 Inclined binocular tube 45 10447160 2 eye
10. height is reached gt Retighten the rotary knob for the height adjustment Fig 1 2 gt Reposition the safety ring Fig 1 4 until it is below the cross member Changing the equipment gt Bring the horizontal arm into the starting position see p 31 before changing the stereomicroscope or adding additional equipment to the swing arm stand gt Ensure that the stand supports the modified equipment Notes about equipment weight and permissible total weights can be found on pages 32 to 37 Lateral swinging of the equipment Before you swing the stereomicroscope N across your specimen it is absolutely necessary to reposition the safety ring up to the cross member and tighten it Otherwise the horizontal arm could fall down if the rotary knob is loosened Fig 1 2 and cause injuries or damages to eguipment and specimens gt Reposition the safety ring Fig 1 3 up to the cross member and fix it in place Open the rotary knob for the height adjustment Fig 1 1 atthe cross member gt Swing your equipment into the desired position Fix the height adjustment again 24 User manual Leica swing arm stands Fig 1 Fig 1 Leica S6 atthe ESD horizontal arm with safety ring on vertical column 470 35 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment Clamping screw for fixing the safety ring Safety ring DAWN User manual Leica swing arm stands 25 St
11. instructions Safety instructions This symbol indicates especially important information that if not observed can cause hazards to personnel can lead to functional disturbances and damaged instruments Important information This symbol indicates additional information or explanations that intend to provide clarity Action This symbol refers to actions described in the text that are to be carried out Explanatory notes e This symbol indicates additional notes and explanations provided in the text User manual Leica swing arm stands 11 General safety instructions of swing arm stands N Setup of swing arm stands The baseplate of the swing arm stands N consists of heavy metal parts If it is used improperly it can cause injuries or damages to the work environment or your Leica stereomicroscope eguipment due to its weight eguipment and work environment e Perform the setup of the swing arm stand with two persons so that one person can always se cure the parts to be assembled Fig 1 Use a slipfree underlay e g a rubber mat for the assembly of the vertical column on the baseplate so that the baseplate cannot slide or slip e Always use a flat even surface for the base plate N Reposition the retaining ring Fig 2 2 after every change in position at the horizontal arm and tighten the clamping screw or lever Fig 2 1 N freely swinging the focusing drive across the object even if th
12. movement of the swing arm stand Transport of swing arm stands Leica swing arm stands consist of heavy metal parts If you intend to disassemble a stand at one workplace and move it to another workplace please ob serve the following notes gt Always transport the baseplate with mounted vertical column using two persons gt Remove the stereomicroscope from the focusing drive arm gt Remove the horizontal arm including cross member from the vertical column gt The large baseplate features a recessed grip at one side that facilitates the transport Fig 1 gt For transport over longer distances use a suit able transport tool such as a trolley Fig 1 Fig 1 Large baseplate with recessed grip 30 User manual Leica swing arm stands Starting position weight of your stereomicroscope eguipment is suitable for the intended cantilever and the swiveling range These instructions must be followed and you must ensure that all personnel working with Leica swing arm stands have read and understood these instructions The following operating instructions can be used to determine whether the total The starting position prevents damages A from a tilting stand The swing arm stand must be brought to the starting position Fig 2 before you I remove your stereomicroscope from the byn microscope carrier change accessories such as illumination or af ErgoModules g e leave your workplace Align the ho
13. of the vertical column Fig 1 7 gt Open the clamping lever for the lateral swiveling limitation Fig 1 6 gt Swing the stereomicroscope to the desired starting position as described above gt Turn the ring Fig 1 7 up to one of the two stops gt Close the clamping lever again Fig 1 6 gt Leave the clamping lever open if you do not want to limit the swiveling range The ring at the base of the vertical N column Fig 1 7 must be fixed with the clamping lever so that it rests on the base Fig 1 9 Other assembly positions can damage the rack Fig 1 5 atthe vertical column 28 User manual Leica swing arm stands Fig 1 Fig 1 MZ16 with Leica digital camera DFC300 coarse fine focusing drive and large swing arm stand Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever Hex bit for adjusting the rheostat Crank for height adjustment Rack Clamping lever at the ring Ring at the base of the vertical column Clamping lever for fixing the vertical column Base of vertical column weoonouoFrwhnhr User manual Leica swing arm stands 29 Leaving the workplace Protect other persons and your work N place against injuries or damages by securing your swing arm stand before leaving the workplace Return the swing arm stand to the starting position see p 31 gt Fix all rotary knobs clamping levers and screws to prevent any inadvertent
14. To use the clamping levers please continue on page 16 Assembly of focusing arms and drives To assemble the focusing arms and drives please continue on page 20 Fig 1 Assembly of vertical column 560 57 or 800 57 onto the large baseplate 1 The rack is positioned in the direction of the cutout of the base 2 The vertical column is fastened with four hexagon head screws Fig 2 Hexagon head screw at the head of the vertical column 560 57 or 800 57 Fig 3 The cross member at the large horizontal arm is carefully placed on the vertical column 18 User manual Leica swing arm stands Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 User manual Leica swing arm stands Assembly of focusing arms and drives Focusing arm horizontal arm Ensure that the horizontal arm is in the starting position See p 31 gt Fasten all levers and screws gt Open the lever or the screw at the focusing arm connection of the horizontal arm gt Remove the retaining washer from the connect ing plug of the focusing arm gt Insert the plug Fig 1 2 into the socket Fig 1 1 at the horizontal arm gt Close the clamping lever or screw again at the horizontal arm e A special case is the combination of carrier rod 10 447 259 with focusing arm 10 446 344 gt Remove the retaining washer from the carrier rod gt Open the safety screw at the focusing arm gt Slide the focusing arm onto the column gt Close the safety screw
15. amping lever for fixing the vertical column 13 Baseplate 14 Dampening feet 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fig 1 4 User manual Leica swing arm stands User manual Leica swing arm stands User manual Leica swing arm stands Dear User Thank you for your choosing our products We hope that you will enjoy the guality and performance of Leica Microsystems products In developing our instruments we place great value on simple self explanatory operation Nevertheless please take the time and read the operating instructions so that you know the bene fits and possibilities your Leica swing arm stand offers and can utilize them to your advantage Should you ever have any guestions please consult your local Leica representative You will find the address of the closest local representative as well as valuable information about products and services from Leica Microsystems on our homepage at www leica microsystems com We are gladly at your service Customer service is a big thing with us Not only before the sale but afterwards as well Leica Microsystems Switzerland Ltd Stereo amp Macroscope Systems Www stereomicroscopy com The user manual These operating instructions are available in 20 additional languages on the interactive CD ROM User manuals and updates are available for you to download from our web site at www stereomicroscopy com The present operating instructions contain descriptions of the safety instructions
16. andard swing arm stand Swinging and changing the cantilever e Swinging and changing the cantilever work similar to the description of the ESD horizontal arm See p 24 Limiting the swiveling range e By using the special safety ring you can I limit the swiveling range of the horizontal arm to a 90 section This function is particularly useful to e conveniently reposition the equipment with the limitation remain within a certain swiveling range during your work To be able to use this function the plug Fig 1 4 at the safety ring Fig 1 5 must point upward If this is not the case the following steps are to be per formed gt Open the screw at the microscope carrier Fig 1 6 gt Remove the stereomicroscope gt Open the rotary knob to fix the height adjustment Fig 1 3 gt Remove the horizontal arm including cross member from the vertical column gt Remove the safety ring Fig 1 5 from the vertical column gt Position it on the vertical column with the plug pointing upward gt Retighten the clamping screw at the safety ring Fig 1 5 gt Position the horizontal arm on the vertical column so that the plug at the safety ring fits into the cutout at the cross member Fig 1 1 gt Fasten all rotary knobs at the cross member Limiting the cantilever e The maximum extension for the horizontal arm can be adjusted using the limiting screw This is particularly useful to
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18. bly of vertical column to the base Fig 2 Baseplate with hexagon head screw and plate with two persons serrated lock washer for the assembly of the ESD and standard horizontal arms 1 Serrated lock washer Fig 3 Assembly of the vertical column 470 35 to the stage clamp Fig 4 Flange for permanent assembly of the vertical column 470 35 User manual Leica swing arm stands 15 Safety ring vertical column gt Slide the safety ring over the column Fig 1 3 gt Tighten the clamping screw ESD or the clamping lever standard Fig 1 2 Horizontal arm vertical column Open the rotary knob for the height adjustment Fig 1 1 Carefully place the horizontal arm on the vertical column until it sits on the safety ring Align the horizontal arm parallel to the long side of the baseplate gt Retighten the rotary knob Fig 1 1 for the height adjustment Alignment of clamping levers e Atthe standard and large horizontal arms the clamping levers can be turned to any position after tightening to provide you with the largest possible freedom of movement Tighten the respective clamping lever gt Pull the clamping lever out in its axis Fig 2 gt Turn the lever to the desired position and release it Assembly of focusing arms and drives To assemble the focusing arms and drives please continue on page 20 Fig 2 Fig 1 ESD horizontal arm with cross member and safety ring on vertical column 470
19. e Tightening the screw clockwise increases the rheostat loosening the screw counterclock wise reduces it N items e Is the upper screw at the cross member closed If so open it e Is the hexagon head screw at the crank tight ened too much If so open it in increments Never force the crank otherwise it may damage the rack or pinion If it is very difficult to turn check the following Changing the cantilever gt Close the rotary knob to fix the height adjustment Fig 1 1 gt Open the rotary knob to fix the cantilever Fig 1 2 gt Pull the horizontal arm out of the cross member to the intended cantilever gt Close the rotary knob to fix the cantilever Fig 1 2 Limiting the cantilever The maximum extension for the horizontal arm can be adjusted using the adjustable stop The procedure is identical to the standard horizontal arm described on page 26 Swinging the horizontal arm The lateral swinging is enabled via the lever at the base of the vertical column gt Close the two rotary knobs at the cross member Fig 1 1 and 1 2 gt Open the clamping lever at the base of the vertical column Fig 1 8 gt Rotate the stereomicroscope to the desired position gt Close the clamping lever again Limiting the swiveling range e The swiveling range can also be limited at the large swing arm stand to a freely selectable 90 sector This function is performed by the ring at the base
20. e plug is mounted from below It also protects your stereomicroscope from inadvertently falling out if you want to open the clamping lever Fig 3 2 during your work N cusing arm Fig 3 3 must be tightened before inserting the stereomicroscope in the carrier The safety ring for ESD and standard horizontal arms protects the horizontal arm from inadvertently falling down The retaining washer Fig 3 1 allows for The clamping lever or screw at the fo The use of your Leica swing arm stand reguires adhering to the safety instructions in this manual to prevent injuries to yourself or damages to your Leica stereomicroscope Use of flange and stage clamp Flange and stage clamp are accessories N for mounting the vertical column at your workplace Since they support the entire stereomicroscope eguipment special care must be paid when attaching them e To fasten the stage clamp Fig 4 1 use a sufficiently thick 21 70mm and solid worktop e Checkthe correct seat of the stage clamp at regular intervals and retighten if necessary e Ensure that technical personnel selects the correct type of screws and screw lengths for the respective support during the assembly of the flange During the work Leica swing arm stands are optimized to N provide maximum flexibility with mini mum weight and space reguirements To be able to use the full performance of your swing arm stand the following steps must be observed e Bef
21. eica stereomicroscopes and macroscopes 360 swinging angle 452mm 6 6kg without focusing arm or drive with small baseplate Vertical columns Vertical column 800 57 Vertical column 560 57 Vertical column 470 35 Vertical column for large horizontal arm Height 800mm diameter 57mm Anodized aluminum rack for height adjustment Clamping lever for fixing horizontal swinging Clamping lever for fixing swinging range Vertical column for large horizontal arm Height 560mm diameter 57mm Anodized aluminum Rack for height adjustment Clamping lever for fixing horizontal swinging Clamping lever for fixing swinging range Vertical column for ESD standard horizontal arm Height 470mm diameter 35mm Chrome plated steel Baseplates Large baseplate Midsize baseplate Small baseplate 38 Baseplate for large horizontal arm WxHxD 400x300x28 5mm Weight 20kg Baseplate for standard and ESD horizontal arm WxHxD 330x220x33 5mm Weight 17kg Baseplate for standard and ESD horizontal arm WxHxD 260x220x33 5mm Weight 13 5kg User manual Leica swing arm stands Dimensions Large horizontal arm 282 max travel 432mm gt 35 adjustable 294 39 User manual Leica swing arm stands Standard horizontal arm 40 User manual Leica swing arm stands 859 e E a
22. eplate large 10447256 Focusing drive inclinable 10447257 _ Coarse fine focusing drive inclinable 10 447 258 Motorized focus inclinable 300mm 10447196 Microscope carrier for Z series 10 446 394 Microscope carrier for S series Z series 10445617 Microscope carrier for MS5 MZ95 10447114 Microscope carrier for MZ125 MZ16 A 10447062 Microscope carrier AX for MZ125 MZ16 A User manual Leica swing arm stands 45 Assembly diagram of swing arm stands 10 447 098 10 447 097 ER Sy SE 10 447 259 10 447 255 for S Series Z Series A Y 10 447 254 for M Series 10 446 344 for S Series Z Series A Y 10 447 008 So 10 447 006 10 447 260 lt lt 10 447 007 10 446 436 46 User manual Leica swing arm stands 10 447 099 10 447 256 AX 10 447 062 10 445 617 MS5 MZ9s 10 447 114 MZ12s MZ16 A 10 446 394 for S Series Z Series A Y 10 447 196 for Z Series AS 10 447 014 10 447 230 User manual Leica swing arm stands 47 Leica Microsystems the brand for outstanding products Leica Microsystems mission is to be the world s first choice provider of innovative solutions to our customers needs for vision measurement lithography and analysis of microstructures Leica the leading brand for microscopes and scientific instruments developed from five brand names all with a long tradition Wild Leitz Reichert Jung and Cambridge Instruments Yet Leica symb
23. ica swing arm stands 23 Operation of swing arm stands o jo The following operating notes show the correct use of your swing arm stand Ensure that only personnel who has read and understood these operating instructions and particularly the safety instructions is working with a Leica swing arm stand In addition check the cor rect seat of all levers and screws before every operating step ESD swing arm stand Leica swing arm stands are optimized N for stability and safe use Nevertheless the wrong combination of eguipment cantilever and swinging angle can cause the stand to tip over For this reason it is absolutely necessary to read the safety instructions on page 12 13 Changing the cantilever Close all levers and screws Open the rotary knob for the cantilever adjustment Fig 1 1 Pull the horizontal arm out of the cross member to the reguired cantilever gt Close the rotary knob at the cross member Changing the working height e Reducing the working height gt Open the clamping screw Fig 1 3 at the safety ring Fig 1 4 and fix it to the desired working height gt Open the rotary knob for the height adjustment Fig 1 2 and lower the horizontal arm to the desired height e Increasing the working height gt Hold the horizontal arm with one hand gt Open the rotary knob for the height adjustment Fig 1 2 gt Push the horizontal arm up until the desired working
24. icularly the safety instructions e Ensure that only authorized and trained personnel operates services and maintains the Leica swing arm stands Workplaces with swing arm stands facilitate and improve working with large specimens but they also impose demands on concentration ability viewing and muscular support on part of the user Depending on the duration of uninterrupted work asthenopia and musculoskeletal problems may occur For this reason appropriate measures for reduction of the workload must be taken optimal arrangement of workplace work assignments and work flow changing tasks frequently e thorough training of the personnel giving consideration to ergonomic and organization aspects The ergonomic optics concept the of Leica stereomicroscopes and the design of the swing arm stands aim to limit the strain on the user to the lowest possible level User manual Leica swing arm stands Integration in third party products Legal reguirements Disposal A jo When installing Leica products into third party products note the following The manufacturer of the complete system or its dealer is responsible for following all applicable safety instructions laws and guidelines Adhere to general and local regulations relating to accident prevention and environmental protection The product must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable laws and regulations Symbol used in the operating
25. m stands Safety concept General notes Intended use Improper use Place of use Use in ESD protected rooms User manual Leica swing arm stands Before startup read the operating instructions and safety instructions The Leica swing arm stands are mechanical devices that help in expanding the range of your stereomicroscopes and macro scopes and to move them across large work specimens lllumi nations and various accessory modules e g for photography TV second observer tube and more complement the eguipment e If the instrument is used in any other way than described in these instructions it may result in injuries to persons or damages to property e Never disassemble mechanical parts if not specifically instructed to in this manual e The Leica swing arm stands are intended primarily for use in closed rooms e f the swing arm stand is used outdoors it must be protected against dust and moisture Electrically operated illuminations must not be used outdoors The ESD standard and large swing arm stands consist of an ESD discharging material so that they counteract the buildup of electrostatic charges General safety instructions Service work Responsibilities of the person s in charge of instrument A Repair work must only be performed by Leica trained service technicians Only original Leica spare parts may be used e Ensure that the operating personnel has read and understood this manual and part
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27. ore changing the stereomicroscope bring your stand to the starting position See page 31 e Before you continue to work with a modified eguipment observe the notes about horizontal swinging Page 32 Transport of swing arm stands Please read the notes on p 30 concern ing the safe disassembly and transport of the swing arm stand 12 User manual Leica swing arm stands 4 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 1 Assembly of vertical column to the base Fig 2 ESD horizontal arm with cross member plate with two persons and safety ring on column 470 35 1 Clamping screw at safety ring 2 Safety ri Fig 3 Standard horizontal arm with focusing arm atety ring mounted from the top Fig 4 Stage clamp for ESD and standard 1 Retaining washer horizontal arm 2 Clamping lever at horizontal arm 3 Hexagon head screw for fixing the tilt at the focusing arm User manual Leica swing arm stands 13 Assembly of ESD and standard swing arm stands N Corresponding to their function the swing arm stands consist of solid heavy metal parts While unpacking ensure that nobody can be injured by falling or tipping parts The assembly of baseplate and vertical column must always be performed by two persons Additional safety instructions on page 12 must be observed Vertical column baseplate Two persons are needed for the assem N bly of the small and midsize baseplates to the vertical column 470 35 to prevent the plate from
28. pieces 10x 21B adjustable 10 422563 Objective achromat 0 5x M series Total weight 1 8kg Leica MZ75 10 446371 Leica MZ75 optics carrier 10 446 275 Objective plan 1 0x M series 10445822 ErgoTube 10 50 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10446309 Leica photo tube HD F 10 446 261 Video photo objective 0 63x 12 730044 DFC480 Total weight 4 8kg Leica MZ95 10446272 Leica MZ95 optics carrier 10 446 275 Objective plan 1 0x M series 10 445924 Trinocular tube M series 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10 446 261 Video photo objective 0 63x 12 730044 DFC 480 30120201 Ringlight RL 66 750 Total weight 4 6kg Leica MZ125 10446370 Leica MZ125 optics carrier 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10 445 819 Objective plan 1 0x M series 10445822 ErgoTube with variable angle 10 50 Total weight 3 7kg Leica MZ125 10446370 Leica MZ125 optics carrier 10 445924 Trinocular tube M series 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10 445 819 Objective plan 1 0x M series 10446123 ErgoWedge 5 25 10 446 261 Video photo objective 0 63x 12 730018 DC500 30120201 Ringlight RL 66 750 Total weight 5 2kg Leica MZ16 10447102 Leica MZ16 optics carrier with zoom 10447160 2 eyepieces 10x 21B adjustable 10447157 Objective planapo 1 0x M series WD 55mm 10 445924 Trinocular tube M series 10 446 261 Video photo objective 0 63x 12730044 DFC480 30120201 Ringlight RL 66 750
29. rizontal arm parallel to the long side of the baseplate Fig 1 Retract the cantilever of the horizontal arm up to the cross member Fig 2 gt Ensure that all rotary knobs and clamping Fig 1 levers or screws are fixed Fig 2 Fig 1 Large horizontal arm aligned parallel to the long side of the baseplate Fig 2 Large horizontal arm in starting position User manual Leica swing arm stands 31 Notes about horizontal swinging N tip over Selecting a safe swinging angle e The maximum permissible carrying load of your Leica swing arm stand can be found in the corresponding table on page 34 35 e Starting with the zero position Fig 1 1 you can swing up to 30 with the maximum carrying load Fig 1 e For swinging angles gt 30 Fig 2 you must reduce either the weight or the cantilever at the stand Fig 2 e A list of typical equipment weights can be found on page 36 37 gt Before you continue working at the swing arm stand with a modified equipment you must carefully test the combination of intended cantilever and required swinging angle Leica swing arm stands are optimized for maximum range and stability Nevertheless the wrong combination of weight cantilever and swinging angle can cause the stand to Examples for a typical application The following example demonstrates how you can determine whether the planned combination of stereomicroscope equipment and swing arm stand is permissible
30. tereomicroscope Microscope carrier gt focusing drive Remove the safety screw from the front side of the focusing drive Position the microscope carrier so that the two positioning plugs Fig 1 1 lock into the corresponding recesses at the microscope carrier gt Insert the safety screw into the bore hole in the microscope carrier and retighten it with the Allen key Fig 1 2 Stereomicroscope optics carrier gt Check and fix all levers and screws at the swing arm stand and the focusing drive arm before inserting the stereomicroscope into the microscope carrier gt Open the screw Fig 2 1 at the ring of the microscope carrier gt Use both hands and carefully insert the stereo microscope into the microscope carrier Fig 2 gt Retighten the screw Fig 2 1 at the microscope carrier e Additional notes about the assembly of mi amp croscope carriers and swing arm stands can be found in the operating instructions M2 105 0en They also contain additional adapters and acces sories for attaching illumination to the Leica swing arm stands see the example on page 37 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 1 Placing the optics carrier on the horizontal arm 1 Connecting plug at the focusing drive 2 Hexagon head screw for fixing the carrier Fig 2 Inserting the stereomicroscope into the optics carrier 1 Screw for fixing the stereomicroscope 22 User manual Leica swing arm stands User manual Le
31. tion systems and our E beam lithography systems make us the first choice supplier for semiconductor manufacturers all over the world ewca MICROSYSTEMS Illustrations descriptions and technical data not binding Subject to change without notice M2 217 0en Leica Microsystems Switzerland Ltd e CH 9435 Heerbrugg 2005 en VII 2005 RDV
32. tipping over and causing any damages Place the baseplate on a slipfree surface Slide the threaded bolt from underneath through the baseplate Place the serrated lock washer on the bolt Fig 2 1 While one person secures the base the second person tightens the vertical column Fig 1 Vertical column gt stage clamp gt Slide the threaded bolt from underneath through the correct bore hole gt Place the serrated lock washer on the bolt gt Screw the vertical column and stage clamp together Fig 3 gt Fasten the stage clamp together with the vertical column to the desired position on your worktop Ensure that the worktop thickness 21 N 70mm is suitable to provide sufficient support for the swing arm stand including the eguipment Check the firm seat of the stage clamp at the worktop at regular intervals Vertical column flange Slide the threaded bolt from underneath through the correct bore hole Place the serrated lock washer on the bolt Bolt the vertical column and flange together using the Allen key The flange Fig 4 must be fastened at N the workplace by gualified personnel and regularly checked for firm seat The four screws for fastening the flange are not part of the standard delivery since length and type of screw must be adapted to the supporting surface i 14 User manual Leica swing arm stands Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 1 Assem
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