Leica_TL-Bases-BFDF_Manual_EN
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1. User Manual euca MICROSYSTEMS Overviews Safety concept 0 0 cece cece cence EE EREE S 4 Symbols mu 2s ee an paves nie 5 Safety regulations 00 cece cece cece e ence nenn 6 Contt ls n 0 ren see 8 Assembly FISEStCDSw 2 22 02 00 aaa anne 10 Removing the transport anchors 0cc cece eens 11 Unpacking and assembling the various components 12 Operation Light intensity 0 ccc cece eee eee e eee nee nee 14 Transmitted light control 0 c cece cence eens 14 IsoPro cross stage 00 c cece cece c cence ne ee ees 14 Care maintenance 0 0ce cece cence eens 15 Expansion diagram 0 0 e cece cence eee ees 16 Scope of delivery 0 0 ccc cece cence eens 17 Dimensions 0 00 000 cece eee eee eee ene 18 Technical data 000 cece cece 19 TL BFDF transmitted light base Contents Thank you very much for your trust in Leica Microsystems We hope you will enjoy working with our high quality efficient products and wish you much success In developing our instruments we put much emphasis on a simple self explanatory operation However take your time to read the user manual in order to familiarize yourself with your stereomicroscope for optimal use of all its benefits and options Should you have any questions please consult your local Leica representative You will find the ad2. please contact your authorized service representative your Leica distributor or directly Leica Microsys tems Switzerland Ltd CH 9435 Heerbrugg e Protect from moisture fumes acids bases and corrosive materials Do not store any chemicals in close proximity of the instrument e Protect from inappropriate use or handling Never use off brand electrical connec tors or wires never disassemble optical systems or mechanical components if no particular reference is made to that pur pose in the instructions NY T X e Protect from oil and grease Slide surfaces and mechanical components shall never be lubricated d TL BFDF transmitted light base Care maintenance 15 Expansion diagram E a 10 445 615 300mm 10 446 100 500mm 10 447 392 11 101 784 10 446 303 10 447 391 10 447 106 300mm 10 447 185 500mm 10 447 275 10 446 176 300mm 10 447 041 500mm Sf 10 446 353 10 446 302 10 382 130 10361719 10 446 352 10 447 390 go 10 447 393 eed 10 447 394 I 10 447 395 10 447 400 10 446 341 10 447 443 10 447 431 16 TL BFDF transmitted light base Expansion diagram 10 446 340 10 446 341 10 447 342 10 446 350 10 446 351 10 447 390 10 446 352 10 447 269 10 446 353 10 447 368 10 447 275 10 447 276 10 447 391 10 447 392 11 101 784 10 446 301 10 446 302 10 382 130
3. 0 447 269 and the focusing drive will have to be mounted later Make sure the devices are unpacked on a flat sufficiently dimensioned and non slip surface 3 2 Stage assembly The TL BFDF transmitted light base can be equipped with two different stages The selected stage is mounted on the base before startup The two stages can be easily exchanged at any time The following paragraph assumes the base with out the stage mounted Disassembly is performed in reverse order of the following steps 3 2 1 Standard stage gt Take the glass plate from the rectangular gap in the standard stage gt Position the stage on the transmitted light base in such way that the four holes align over those in the base gt Attach the stage to the base with the four supplied Allen screws gt Re insert the glass plate back into the standard stage 3 2 2 lsoPro cross stage Before the IsoPro cross stage is mounted to the base the axis containing the control buttons is attached either on the left or the right side of the cross stage If the controls shall be mounted on the left hand side the gear rod on the bottom side of the cross stage must be unscrewed and re attached in reverse gt Take the glass plate from the cross stage gt Turn the cross stage around and place it onto a non slip surface Change the gear rod 6 2 from the left to the right hand side gt Skip the next two steps to mount the controls Cont
4. 10 361 719 10 446 303 10 446 304 10 446 228 Incident light bases Incident light base for S series Sub base for transmitted light for S series incident light base Incident light base for M series TL ST transmitted light base TL BFDF transmitted light base TL RC transmitted light base for external cold light sources TL RCI transmitted light base with integrated halogen illumination Stages Standard stage for TL BFDF TL RC and TL RCI transmitted light bases Cross stage for TL BFDF TLRC TLRCI transmitted light bases and incident light base with adapter 10 447 368 Adapter between cross stage and 10 447 342 incident light base Thermo stage Leica MATS TL with controller Adapter for stages with 120mm Stage for LifeOnStage accessory Universal carrier for Petri dish slides up to four pieces etc Column adapter for micromanipulation Sliding stage 120mm Polarization stage 120mm Object guide for polarization stage Compensator Red for Pol rotating stage Cup stage 120mm Universal carrier amp 120mm Glass insert with Pol 120mm 10 445 615 10 446 100 10 447 106 10 447 185 10 446 176 10 447 041 10 447 400 10 447 394 10 447 395 10 447 393 10 447 443 10 443 401 10 447 398 10 447 431 Focusing drives Focusing drive with profile 300mm column for incident and transmitted light bases Focusing drive with profile 500mm column for incident and transmitted ligh
5. dress 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 This user manual is available in 20 additional languages on our interactive CD ROM User manuals and updates are also available for download on our homepage at www leica microsystems com The user manual at hand describes safety instructions assem bly and handling of the TL BFDF transmitted light base TL BFDF transmitted light base Contents 1 1 The user manual The TL BFDF transmitted light base comes with an interactive CD ROM containing all relevant instructions in 20 additional languages Keep this CD ROM in a safe place where it is available to the user User manuals and updates are also avail able for download and printout on our homepage at www stereomicroscopy com The TL BFDF transmitted light base is a module in the Leica M stereomicroscope series This user manual describes the special functions of the transmitted light base and contains important instructions for operating safety maintenance and the accessory parts The M2 105 0 user manual for the Leica M stereo microscopes contains additional safety rules for the stereomicroscope accessories and electrical accessories as well as instructions for mainte na
6. e in microscopy is the basis for all our solutions for visuali zation measurement and analysis of micro structures in life sciences and industry With confocal laser techno logy and image analysis systems we provide three dimensional viewing facilities and offer new solutions for cytogenetics pathology and materi als sciences Specimen Preparation We provide comprehensive systems and services for clinical histo and cytopathology applications bio medical research and industrial quality assurance Our product range includes instruments systems and consumables for tissue infiltration and embedding microtomes and cry ostats as well as automated stainers and coverslippers Medical Equipment Innovative technologies in our surgi cal microscopes offer new therapeu tic approaches in microsurgery Seica MICROSYSTEMS Illustrations descriptions and technical data are non binding subject to change without notice M2 218 1en Leica Microsystems Switzerland Ltd CH 9435 Heerbrugg 2005 en V1 2007
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8. for easy assembly of focusing drives 2 Standard stage 10 447 269 3 Button to toggle between bright field and dark field TL BFDF transmitted light base Controls Fig 2 TL BFDF transmitted light base adapter Fig 3 Adapter at the focusing drive plate Fig 4 Button to toggle between bright field dark Fig 5 Rear side of TL BFDF transmitted light base field ere Button in dark field position 1 Connector for cold light sources light conduc tor active f 10mm end tube f 13mm TL BFDF transmitted light base Controls 9 Important information before first use Unpacking the Leica BFDF transmitted light base e Unpack the base on an adequately sized level and nonskid underlay e Read and understand the User Manual included with this transmitted light base TL BFDF transmitted light base Unpacking Removing the transport anchors Before you can use the transmitted light base for the first time it is absolutely necessary to remove the two transport anchors as follows e from the rear side of the transmitted light base remove anchor of the switching slide e from the top of the base remove the anchor of the mirror TL BFDF transmitted light base Transport anchors 11 Before unpacking make sure no persons can be injured by falling or tilting parts 3 1 Unpacking the base The base is delivered with the adapter plate attached The selected stage IsoPro cross stage or standard stage 1
9. n contrast The object is illuminated directly from the bottom to appear pin sharp and in natural colors on a bright surface gt Turn the control button to limit BF bright field 4 2 2 Dark field Ring illumination is used for dark field illumination so that no direct light reaches the objective with out an object Only the structure of semi trans parent opaque objects like foraminifera or fish eggs disperse the light making the object visible against a dark surface gt Turn the control button to limit DF dark field 14 TL BFDF transmitted light base Operation In this chapter We guarantee quality Protect your instruments we would like to explain and help you understand the careful handling of your valuable instrument and provide you with some tips for proper maintenance and cleaning You are using a precision instrument with many performance features As appropriate for such instruments we guarantee the quality of our products This guarantee covers all manufacturing and material defects of the original equipment but not any dam ages that are the result of inappropriate use or negligence Please handle your valuable optical instrument with the appro priate care If you do so you will be able to enjoy many decades of accurate service by this equipment without any deteriora tion This is the reputation of our equipment Should your equipment however no longer provide accurate service
10. n key 3 5 Equipment assembly Once the adapter is mounted to the focusing drive the microscope carrier optics carrier and the entire equipment can be assembled as usual 3 6 Connecting the cold light source to the TL BFDF transmitted light base Push the appropriate end of the cold light guide into the rear side of the base gt For further information about the use of cold light sources refer to the instructions supplied separately Fig 6 Rear side of IsoPro M cross stage 1 Axis with controls 2 Gear rack mounted to cross stage 1 2 Fig 7 Cross stage controls 1 Control button for x direction movement 2 Control button for y direction movement TL BFDF transmitted light base Assembly 13 4 1 Light intensity control 4 3 Operating the cross stage IsoPro A Please observe the user manual and in gt To move the stage in X direction rotate the particular the safety regulations of the outer knob 7 1 manufacturers of the light guide and cold light gt To move the stage in Y direction rotate the source inner control ring 7 2 gt Turn on the cold light source according to the manufacturer s user manual and connect activate and adjust the light intensity 4 2 Transmitted light control The TL BFDF transmitted light base has a potenti ometer that switches the light from bright field to dark field 4 2 1 Bright field Bright field is suited for transparent objects with structures that are rich i
11. nal Leica Microsystems parts Before opening the devices turn off the power and unplug the main power cables A Avoid contact with powered electrical circuits which can lead to injury Transport Use the original packaging for shipping or transporting the TL BFDF transmitted light base and the accessory components To prevent damage by vibrations remove and separately pack all the moving components which you have installed yourself as outlined in the User Manual and install the transport anchors TL BFDF transmitted light base Safety concept Integration in third party products The following must be observed if Leica products are built into third party products The manufac turer of the complete system or the person putting it on the market is responsible for adhering to applicable safety regulations laws and guidelines Disposal The products described here must be disposed off in accordance with applicable local environmen tal laws and regulations Legal requirements Adhere to general and local regulations relating to accident prevention and environmental protec tion EC declaration of conformity The TL BFDF transmitted light base and the ac cessories have been constructed according to the state of the art and issued with an EC declaration of conformity Fig 1 Leica MZ16 with ErgoTube coarse fine drive TL BFDF transmitted light base standard stage and 4xslides 1 Adapter plate
12. nce A Before assembly start up and use please read the user manuals mentioned above In particular please observe all safety instructions To maintain the unit in its original condition and to ensure safe operation the user must follow the instructions and warnings contained in these user manuals TL BFDF transmitted light base Safety concept 1 1 1 Symbols used A Warning of danger This symbol indicates information which must be read and obeyed Disregarding these instructions can cause personal harm canlead to malfunction and damage to instruments A Warning of dangerous electrical voltage This symbol indicates information which must be read and obeyed Disregarding these instructions can cause personal harm can lead to malfunction and damage to instruments A Warning hot surface This symbol warns against touching hot surfaces e g those of light bulbs l Important information This symbol indicates additional informa tion or explanations that intend to provide clarity Action gt This symbol within the text indicates that certain actions must be carried out Explanatory notes e This symbol indicates additional notes and explanations provided in the text Figures 1 5 Numbers in brackets within the descriptions relate to the figures and the items within those figures Example 1 3 Figure 1 is located for example on Page 8 and item 3 is the adjustment button for
13. perature Matching of high num aperture Remote control possibility AntiShock Pads Size of the base WxHxD in mm with cold light source Leica CLS150 LS Leica TL BFDF external via cold light source 40mm Connection for cold light conductor active f 10mm end tube f 13mm 5 8 kg yes yes no no no yes no no yes yes yes 340x390x90 concave mirror with external light source TL BFDF transmitted light base Technical data Leica Microsystems mission is to be the world s first choice provider of innova tive solutions to our customers needs for vision measurement and analysis of micro structures 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 symbolizes innovation as well as tradition Leica Microsystems an international company with a strong network of customer services Australia Austria Canada Denmark France Germany Italy Japan Korea Netherlands People s Rep of China Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom USA Gladesville Vienna Richmond Hill Ontario Herlev Rueil Malmaison Bensheim Milan Tokyo Seoul Rijswijk Hong Kong Lisbon Barcelona Sollentuna Glattbrugg Milton Keynes Bannockburn lllinois Tel 61 2 9879 9700 Tel 43 1 486 80 50 0 Tel 1 905 762 2000 T
14. rol assembly gt Take the glass plate from the cross stage gt Turn the cross stage around and place it onto a non slip surface gt Attach the axis with the control buttons 6 1 to the desired side The fastener snaps into the cross stage magnetically gt Attach the axis with the two supplied Allen screws gt Attach the cover rail to the cross stage Cross stage assembly Place the cross stage onto the base gt Pull the upper part of the cross stage carefully toward the user fixing the lower part onto the transmitted light base gt Attach the cross stage evenly to the three threaded holes gt Push the cross stage all the way back to the fence in direction of column gt Re insert the glass plate back into the standard stage 12 TL BFDF transmitted light base Assembly 3 3 Focusing drive gt column gt Unscrew the adapter plate 1 1 from the base using the supplied Allen key gt Attach your focusing drive column to the bottom with the three Allen screws 2 gt Re attach the adapter plate to its original position with the three Allen screws 3 4 Intermediate adapter assembly The distance between focusing and optical axis is larger on the new TL BFDF transmitted light base To balance this mount the supplied adapter be tween column and microscope carrier gt Attach the adapter 3 to the focusing drive for the pins to lock in recess gt Attach the adapter using the supplied Alle
15. scribed in the user manual have been checked for safety and possible dan gers For any changes to the instrument modifica tions or combinations with non Leica components that exceed the scope of this manual consult the appropriate Leica office or the Leica headquarters in Wetzlar Unauthorized changes of the unit or improper use renders the warranty null and void Place of use Only use the TL BFDF transmitted light base in closed dust free rooms and between 10 C and 40 C Make sure that the rooms are free of oil vapors or other chemical vapors and ex treme humidity Setup the electrical components at least 10cm from walls and combustible objects Avoid large deviations in temperature direct sunlight and shocks This can cause faulty measurements or microphotographs In warm or warm and humid climates the TL BFDF transmitted light base requires special care to prevent formation of fungus 6 TL BFDF transmitted light base Safety concept Operator responsibilities Make sure that only authorized and trained personnel is allowed to operate maintain and repair the TL BFDF transmitted light base and its acces sories all operators have read understood and ob serve this user manual and particularly the safety instructions Repairs Service Only Leica Microsystems trained service personnel or authorized technicians of your company should repair the equipment Only use origi
16. t bases Focusing drive coarse fine with 300mm profile column for incident and transmitted light bases Focusing drive coarse fine with 500mm profile column for incident and transmitted light bases Motorized focus drive with 300mm column and power supply for inci dent and transmitted light bases Motorized focus drive with 500mm column and power supply for inci dent and transmitted light bases Filter Day light filter for TL ST base Fluorescence filter BG38 for trans mitted light bases TL RC RCI UV filter for bases TL RC RCI Filter ND gray filter for bases TLRC RCI Illumination Leica USB mouse five key mouse freely assignable for connections to transmitted light bases TL RCI or PC USB cable to connect TL RCI base toa PC Foot switch with CAN bus connector Ergonomic Accessories Leica ErgoRest palm rest for fatigue free operation TL BFDF transmitted light base Expansion diagram 17 Dimensions in mm 18 TL BFDF transmitted light base Dimensions Light source Illuminated area Connections Weight Illumination types Bright field Dark field Oblique light Relief Contrast System RC CCIC Constant Color Intensity Control Internal shutter Lamp control Integrated filter holder Coated optic to Raise of color tem
17. the light intensity TL BFDF transmitted light base Safety concept 1 2 Safety regulations Description The TL BFDF transmitted light base fulfills the highest requirements for observation and docu mentation of the Leica M series stereomicro scopes It contains a path folding mirror a device for partial pupil illumination and relief contrast generation a ground glass screen an additional condenser and Fresnel lenses The complete stand consists of TLBFDF transmitted light base Column 300 mm or 500 mm long with focusing drive manual coarse fine or motorized focus Glass stage plate clear 220x170x4mm external cold light source of your choice Accessories Gliding stage Leica MATS Thermocontrol System with heating stage Polarization set and many more see Expansion diagram Intended uses The TL BFDF transmitted light base is used for as sembling Leica M series stereomicroscopes with column and microscope carrier Prohibited uses Using the transmitted light base TL BFDF its com ponents and accessories in a way contrary to this user manual can lead to bodily harm and damage to objects Never change rebuild or take apart parts if not spe cifically instructed to in this manual allow non authorized persons to open parts of the instrument use the TL BFDF transmitted light base for ex amination and surgery of the human eye Units or accessories de
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