User manual LEICA S8 APO BROCHURE

[. . . ] Unparalleled: 300 line pairs/mm resolution plus 70 µm depth of field at 80× magnification The apochromatic correction of the Leica S8 APO lens system delivers users precise detail information of fine, low-contrast objects such as metallic microelectronic structures. Of all Greenough stereomicroscopes, the Leica S8 APO provides an 8:1 zoom range, the highest maximum magnification, the largest numerical aperture, the highest resolution, peerless 70-micron depth of field and 10% larger object fields with the 10×/23 wide-field eyepieces!Patented ESD protection The StereoZoom®-stereomicroscopes feature a light, tough antistatic polymer housing. The patented Leica ZeroStat® polymer protects objects from the damaging effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). [. . . ] Inspections and experiments can thus be reproduced quickly and precisely under identical conditions. ptics Polymer materials testing, fluorescence 6 8:1 zoom with 2 adjustable zoom stops for repetitive tasks Perfect 3D image for working on and nondestructive observing of whole objects Stereomicroscopes enhance natural, three-dimensional vision and are indispensable in precision engineering, electronics and the plastics industry. Using Leica 10×/23 wide-field eyepieces, the upright, laterally correct fields of view are 10% larger than with the eyepieces of other manufacturers. Users can observe and measure three-dimensional components and their correct positioning in their entirety without time-consuming repositioning, apply tools and film their work with ease. The 8:1 zoom permits the continuous enlargement of interesting details for thorough examination at high resolution. Compact Greenough optical design The optical system of the Leica S8 APO has two independent optical paths arranged at a 12° angle, each with its own objective and eyepiece. As the objective pair is tightly spaced, the design of this stereomicroscope type is very slim at the bottom. The advantages hereof are a clear view to the object field, unhindered access to the object and plenty of room for tools. In the StereoZoom® Leica S8 APO, the optimally corrected center of the objective is used for imaging. This results in large, planar viewing fields with optimal chromatic correction and good contrast. Patented ESD technology The Leica S8 APO features antistatic material with a surface resistance of <1011 Ohm/square cm. The patented ZeroStat® polymer prevents the buildup of charges and reduces existing charges from 1000V to 100V in less than 2 seconds. Costly damage resulting from electrostatic discharge can thus be avoided during the assembly and quality assurance of sensitive electronic components such as printed circuit boards, integrated circuits and read heads. A valuable side effect: ZeroStat® prevents the growth of mold, repels dust and dirt, and resists scratching and peeling. Pitting in metal, coaxial illumination "Fault costs due to the inadequate quality of process results always arise when intermediate or final results are rejected or require corrective processing. Customer complaints about quality not only result in warranty costs, but also the cost of a lost customer and the potential damage to a company's image arising from poor quality. " Wolfgang Gottwald, Association for Management Methodology mbH 7 You set the standard Success thanks to motivated employees Ergonomics isn't a buzzword for us, but a topic of fundamental importance in product development. We take the entire human ­ his or her senses, locomotor system and brain ­ into consideration in our fully integrated approach. Our goal is to ensure the interdependence of as many system elements as possible to guarantee the user's comfort, concentration and efficiency. Leica ErgoDesignTM fully exploits the design and technical possibilities of modern optical manufacturing: innovative technologies, quality optics, selected materials, ergonomic design, extremely precise workmanship and tightest possible production tolerances. Leica optics ­ objectively better Your first look through the wide-field eyepieces will thrill you. See for your self how the Leica S8 APO eases and enhances visual work ­ over long periods, without eyestrain. The Leica S8 APO remains precisely in its optical axis and stops at exactly the desired point when focusing ­ it never moves by itself or loses the selected focal plane. The image even remains centered when changing objectives and the instrument will still be at the same point of observation after focusing. This precise action offers the best preconditions for combining multiple images with different focal planes to a complete image using the multifocus module of the Leica IM1000 image management software (see page 11). [. . . ] Image management at the highest level Leica Microsystems digital cameras use a TWAIN interface for convenient and intuitive operation. The camera software features a wide range of frame-grabbing and editing functions and can be integrated in many common Windows applications (MS Office, Photoshop, etc. ) as well as professional image management and image analysis software such as Leica IM1000, Materials Workstation and QWin. Leica IM1000 is a modular image management program suitable for all applications in industry, research, and education. A broad selection of application modules is available for Leica IM1000, such as measuring, multifocus, image correlation, timelapse, presentation, and many more. [. . . ]