User manual LEICA F12 I

[. . . ] Leica F12 I User Manual Table of Contents General Instructions Safety Concept Symbols Used Safety Instructions Leica Floor Stand Introduction Overview (Sample Configuration) F12 3 4 5 6 I 9 10 Microscop Installation Optics Carrier and Objective Tube and Eyepieces Dioptric Correction and Parfocality Operation Adjusting the Joint Resistance Balancing the Flex-arm Adjusting the Working Height of the Microscope Safe Transport Illumination (Optional) Leica LED1000 Combi Controller Leica High-power Spotlight Leica 2-arm LED Spotlight Appenidx Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Technical Data Dimensions 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 Installation Pedestal and Large Vertical Column Large Horizontal Arm and Flex-arm Small Vertical Column: Assembly Small Vertical Column: Montage Small Vertical Column: Height Adjustment Focusing Arm: Configuration 1 for Table Inspections Focusing Arm: Configuration 2 for Table Inspections Focusing Arm: Configuration 3 for Table Inspections Focusing Arm: Configuration 1 for Wall Inspections Alternative: Variable Focusing Arm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 Leica F12 I Floor Stand Manual 2 General Instructions Safety Concept Before installing the Leica F12 I floor stand or using it for the first time, please read the "Safety Concept" brochure provided. It contains additional information on handling and care. Use in clean rooms The Leica F12 I series can be used in clean rooms without any problems. Cleaning Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, chemicals or techniques for cleaning. Servicing Repairs may only be carried out by Leica Microsystems-trained service technicians. [. . . ] Tighten the safety ring. Leica F12 I Floor Stand Manual 16 Focusing Arm: Configuration 1 for Table Inspections In this configuration, the focusing arm is inserted from below. If necessary, the focusing arm can be set in a slanted position, for example if the specimen cannot be positioned horizontally under the microscope. For the greatest possible stability, you should extend the small horizontal arm as little as possible in order to reduce a lever effect. For this configuration, the counterscrew must be locked tight with the washer at all times. Otherwise the entire microscope could fall onto the specimen!Be sure to secure the focusing arm using the screw provided! 2. Tighten the locking screw. Assembly 1. Push the holder of the focusing arm from below into the opening of the small horizontal arm. 4. Unscrew both clamping screws on the focusing arm. Modify the tilt of the focusing arm and tighten the locking screw. Leica F12 I Floor Stand Manual 17 Focusing Arm: Configuration 2 for Table Inspections Assembly 1. Push the holder of the focusing arm from the front into the opening of the small horizontal arm. Unscrew both clamping screws on the focusing arm. 3 Modify the tilt of the focusing arm and tighten the locking screw. Leica F12 I Floor Stand Manual 18 Focusing Arm: Configuration 3 for Table Inspections In this configuration, the focusing arm is inserted from above. This results in a vertical view down on the specimen. For the greatest possible stability, you should extend the small horizontal arm as little as possible in order to reduce a lever effect. Unscrew both clamping screws on the focusing arm. Tighten the clamping screws on the focusing arm. 2. Tilt the focusing arm 90°. Assembly 1. Push the holder of the focusing arm from above into the opening of the small horizontal arm. Leica F12 I Floor Stand Manual 19 Focusing Arm: Configuration for Wall Inspections tion. Specimens on a wall or easel can best be examined using this assembly configura- Assembly 1. Extend the small horizontal arm far out and push the holder of the focusing arm from above into the opening. 3. Additionally secure the focusing arm using the counter-screw and washer provided. 2. Tighten the locking screw. Leica F12 I Floor Stand Manual 20 Alternative: Variable Focusing Arm The variable focusing arm makes it possible to tilt the entire microscope assembly quickly and safely. Adjusting the tilt 1. [. . . ] Attach the spotlight to the articulated arm. Connect the power pack for the spotlight to the Leica combi controller. 5. Secure the power cable using the Velcro strips provided so that the cables cannot get in the way during work. Leica F12 I Floor Stand Manual 35 Leica 2-arm LED Spotlight The Leica 2-arm LED spotlight is equipped with two LED lamps. It only uses one terminal, however, on the Leica combi controller. [. . . ]