User manual LEICA A60S

[. . . ] You can also download user manuals and updates from our website at www. leica-microsystems. com Legal requirements Adhere to general and local regulations relatingtoaccidentpreventionandenvironmental protection. EC Declaration of Conformity Electrically operated accessories are constructedbasedonthestateoftheartoftechnology and are provided with an EC Declaration of Conformity. includes Leica A60 S Manual 5 Instructions on use Intended use The Leica A60 S stereomicroscope is an optical instrument for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination. The stereomicroscope may be used only in closed rooms and must be placed on a solid substrate. TheLeicaA60Sstereomicroscopecanbeused incleanrooms. [. . . ] To ensure that it always operates safely and reliably, we recommend that you take the precaution ofcontactingtheresponsibleserviceorganization. Youcanarrangeforperiodicinspections or, if appropriate, conclude a maintenancecontractwiththem. Repairs and service work Only original Leica Microsystems spare partsmaybeused. Beforeopeningtheinstruments, switchoff thepowerandunplugthepowercable. Touchingthelivecircuitcancauseinjury. We recommend concluding a service contractwithLeicaService. For maintenance and repair, only OEM sparepartsmaybeused. Leica A60 S Manual 11 The Leica A60 S Leica A60 S Manual 12 Congratulations! You have just purchased a Leica A60 S - an excellent choice!The outstanding features of thisstereomicroscopeareitsflexibledesign, its ease of use and absolutely maintenance-free performance. Sturdyandreliable, itisexceptionallywellsuitedtomanufacturingtasks, materialstesting, qualitycontrolandotherindustrial applications. IndevelopingtheLeicaA60 S, wehaveplaced great emphasis on simple, self-explanatory operation. However, please take the time to readtheusermanualandthenotesonoperating safety to learn about all the features and capabilities of your stereomicroscope so that you can use it to its best advantage. Should you have any questions, please consult your localLeicarepresentative. Wearegladlyatyour service! Leica A60 S Manual 13 An Overview of the Leica A60 S 1 Column 2 Horizontalarm 3 Lockingscrewonthecross-member 4 Safetyring 1 2 3 6 7 5 Baseplatewithgroundingpoint 6 Magnificationchanger(zoom) 7 Eyepieces 8 Focusingdrive 9 Opticscarrier 4 8 9 10 LeicaA60LEDRingIlluminator 10 5 Leica A60 S Manual 14 Assembling the Leica A60 S Leica A60 S Manual 15 Column and Baseplate Instructions for safe assembly Due to the heavy weight of the baseplate, improper use can cause injuries ordamagetothesurroundingarea. Therefore, alwaysrequestassistanceforassembly. Pushthetappingscrewthroughthebaseplatefrombelow. ScrewthecolumninplaceusingtheAllen keyprovided. Leica A60 S Manual 16 Safety Ring and Horizontal Arm Installing the Safety Ring The safety ring is the most important safety element of the entire configuration. It protects the horizontal arm against fallingdownaccidentally. Push the cross-member with the horizontalarmoverthecolumnsothatthecrossmemberliessecurelyonthesafetyring. You can now rotate the horizontal arm in any directiondesired. Fastening the horizontal arm For safety reasons, you should fasten the horizontal arm in place when you leaveyourworkstation. 1. Slide the safety ring over the column and tightentheclampingscrew. 1. Rotate the horizontal arm into a secure position. Carefully tighten the clamping screw on thecross-member. Leica A60 S Manual 17 Grounding Grounding the baseplate The rear side of the baseplate has a grounding point that you can use to groundtheconfiguration. Thegroundingcable isnotincludedinthescopeofdelivery. Connectthegroundingcabletothegroundingpointofthebaseplate. Leica A60 S Manual 18 Assembling the Optics Carrier Assembly 1. Inserttheconnectingpinfrombelowinto theboreofthehorizontalarm. Free movement of the stereomicroscope After you have installed the safety screw, the stereomicroscopecanberotatedfreely. 2. Fasten the stereomicroscope using the washerandsafetyscrew. Leica A60 S Manual 19 Fastening the Leica A60 Fastening Theswing-armstandisdesignedsothat theLeicaA60Scanbemovedasdesired. However, itmayalsobelogicalinsomeinstancestofastenthestereomicroscopeinplace. 1. Carefully tighten the side clamping screw. [. . . ] Avoid looking directlyintotheLEDs. todowithout: numberofadvantagesyouwillnotwant The ring illuminator offers a great Using the keypad Usethe buttontoswitchtheilluminator onoroff. Constant color temperature (daylight) throughouttheentirelifecycle Long service life of up to 50, 000 hours on average Absolutely maintenance-free; no lamp replacementrequired. Extremelylowpowerconsumption Use the and buttons to adjust the brightnessin10increments. Touch either of the two buttons to adjust thequantityoflightinsmallincrements. Hold the button pressed to change the quantityoflightmorequickly. Leica A60 S Manual 30 Replacing the Protective Glass Theprotectiveglassprotectstheoptics from dirt and possible damage. [. . . ]