User manual LEICA XL UNIVERSAL BASE

[. . . ] To prevent injury and property damage, have someone help you when transporting, setting up and positioning this unit!Use in clean rooms The Leica XL Universal Baseplate can be used in clean rooms without any problems. Cleaning Please follow the cleaning instructions provided on page 14. · For optimum lifting, grip the base by the recesses provided for this purpose. Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 2 Table of Contents Assembly Installing the Base and Focusing Column Installing the Inspection Table Installing the XL Extension Assembling the Optics Carrier Cables: Connections Cables: Cable Duct Motorized Focus: Restricting the Travel Path ESD Terminals Assembling the Remaining Components Cleaning the Focusing Column Dimensional Drawings Dimensions 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 3 Assembly Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 4 Installing the Base and Focusing Column Tools used Allen key provided Installing the column 1. [. . . ] Be sure that the work top cannot touch the focusing column when it is fully extended. 1 2 After installing the assembly bar, the inspection table is simply attached using setscrews -- its own weight is sufficient for ensuring a secure position. 5. If the work top touches the focusing column, remove the inspection table. Attach the assembly bar a little further from the focusing column. Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 6 Installing the XL Extension Tools Allen key, 4 mm Installing the XL Extension 1. Place the XL Extension on the focusing column so that the screw fits into the thread provided and the lug fits into the groove. 2. Press the XL Extension backwards to the focusing column and screw it in place using your other hand. Maximum load capacity The XL Extension is designed for a maximum weight of 8 kg!This value, however, is hardly reached in practice, as the following sample arrangement shows: · · · · · · · LeicaM205Aopticscarrier 0. 5×trinoculartube 2×eyepieces LeicaDFC420Cdigitalcamera LeicaLED5000MCIillumination 1. 0×planapochromaticobjective Together, all of these components weigh 6. 6 kg and can be used without problem. Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 7 Assembling the Optics Carrier Tools Allen key provided Assembling the Optics Carrier 1. Place the optics carrier on the XL Extension so that the screw fits into the thread provided and the lug fits into the groove. 2. Press the optics carrier backwards to the XL Extension and screw it in place using your other hand. Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 8 Cables: Connections The terminals The connection to the PC and to other instruments is made using the terminals on the rear side of the column: 1. 2× CTL2 terminals for auxiliary equipment such as the Leica SmartTouch, the foot switch, an illuminator from the Leica LED5000 series and other accessories from the Leica product range. Terminal for the 50-watt power supply provided. USB terminal for the connection to the PC. Connect the control unit (such as the Leica SmartTouch) to one of the two CTL2 terminals on the focusing column. 1 3 2 Connecting the power supply 1. Connect the included power supply unit to the power socket on the focusing column. Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 9 Cables: Cable Duct The cable duct The cable duct provides better organization by holding the cables for the illumination. A shorter cover is included as standard equipment. It can be used to replace a standard-length cover. The gaps created using the shorter cover can be used to feed the cable into and out of the cable duct. Inserting the cables 1. Remove the standard cover from the cable duct. Press this cover onto the cable duct until you hear it click into place. [. . . ] Another terminal is located on the inspection table. Corresponding cables with banana plugs are not included as standard equipment. Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 12 Assembling the Remaining Components For instructions on installing the remaining components, please refer to the documentation that was included with your microscope. Leica XL Universal Base User Manual 13 Cleaning the Focusing Column To guarantee trouble-free functionality for years, the focusing column should be cleaned regularly. Otherwise, dirt and dust can accumulate on the rollers, making it difficult or even impossible to focus accurately. For cleaning, use a soft, lint-free cloth. [. . . ]