User manual LEICA APPLICATION SUITE RETICULE BROCHURE

[. . . ] Leica Application Suite Reticule Reticules Resolved! Implementation LAS Reticule is an optional application that is combined with a Leica microscope, digital imaging camera and computer. Traditional methods of inserting a graticule disk etched with a square grid for meausurments (also known as an eyepiece micrometer) has many limitations which LAS Reticule strives to counteract. The electronic reticule is not only more cost-effective but also provides a more pleasurable working environment where the live microscope image is displayed on screen and an unlimited range of reticule styles can be overlayed. [. . . ] · Standard user and power user modes allow varying responsibilities. · An unlimited number of different reticules can be used. · Additional reticules can be applied on a stored image. Graphic Definition Visualisation Further application features are available to make the reticule user environment more intuitive: · A Gallery of images is available from which individuals can be immediately selected. · One of the available reticules may be selected and superimposed on the displayed stored image and scaled according to the calibration. · Images and reticule definition can be saved to in a named folder so that they can be recalled with the attached reticule. · Images can be exported for further documentation. Reticule Definition A file in the graphic definition format "SVG" is used to define reticules. These can be of a fixed size so that they can be compared with the underlying image in a relative manner. Scalable reticules, of an absolute size, can be positioned (moved) and rotated easily and used in Live or Offline mode. The definition file may contain lines, shapes, and text, with user-defined properties. Even colour Images can be displayed in the reticule for additional versatility. LAS is based on Windows PCs and provides a cost-effective and uniform environment, compatible across the Leica range of microscopes and cameras. Furthermore, images may be exported for additional processing. Monitor Image: Reticule of a gear wheel taken with a motorized Leica MZ16 A Stereomicroscope with a Leica Digital Camera LAS Reticule The Leica Application Suite Reticule module is primarily used to display customised reticules on live images. The electronic reticule is a replacement for the glass variants that have commonly been placed in the optical path of a microscope during routine manual inspection, and now offers greater versatility. [. . . ] To calibrate the Leica MZ16 A and MZ16 FA for use with the Reticule module, the following accessories are recommended: Stage Micrometer Graticule MZ16 A and for additional convenience: Gliding stage 10446301 10310345 10447185 Order number 12730065 Leica Application Suite Reticule Module @ www. leica-microsystems. com Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd Stereo & Macroscope Systems CH-9435 Heerbrugg Telephone +41 71 726 33 33 Fax +41 71 726 33 99 www. leica-microsystems. com www. stereomicroscopy. com Illustrations, descriptions and technical data are not binding and may be changed without notice. Printed on chlorine-free paper with a high content of recycled fibre. M1-525-3en · © Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd · CH-9435 Heerbrugg, 2005· Printed in Switzerland ­ VIII. 2005 ­ RDV [. . . ]