User manual LEICA A60 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Non-intended use Usingthestereomicroscopeinanyway other than that described in the user manualmayresultinpersonalinjuryordamage toproperty. Doingsocanimpairthefunctions oftheprotectivemeasuresprovided. the components unless expressly instructed to do sointheinstructions. The instruments and accessories descri- 5-15P) or unscrew any mechanical Never install any other plug (NEMA forsafetyandpotentialhazards. bedinthisusermanualhavebeentested Leica A60 F Manual 6 Instructions on use (continued) The responsible Leica affiliate must be consulted whenever the instrument is altered, modified or used in conjunction with non-Leica components that are outside of the scopeofthismanual!Unauthorized alterations to the instrumentornoncompliantuseshallvoidall rightstoanywarrantyclaims. Transport Ifatallpossible, usetheoriginalpackagingfor shippingortransportingindividualmodules. Inordertopreventdamagefromvibrations, the customershoulddisassembleallmovingparts according to the user manual and pack them separately. [. . . ] Disposal Disposal must comply with locally applicable lawsandregulations. Integration in third-party products WheninstallingLeicaproductsintothird-party products, the manufacturer of the complete systemoritsdealerisresponsibleforfollowing all applicable safety instructions, laws and guidelines. Leica A60 F Manual 7 Health risks and dangers of use Health risks Workplaceswithstereomicroscopesfacilitateandimprovetheviewingtask, but they also impose high demands on the eyes andholdingmusclesoftheuser. Dependingon the duration of uninterrupted work at such a workplace, impairedvisionandproblemswith themusculoskeletalsystemmayoccur. Forthis reason, appropriate measures for reduction of theworkloadmustbetaken: Theergonomicopticaldesignandconstruction oftheLeicastereomicroscopesareintendedto reducetheexertionoftheusertoaminimum. Danger of infection Direct contact with eyepieces is a potential transmission method for bacterialandviralinfectionsoftheeye. Dangers during use The stereomicroscope must be connected toagroundedoutlet. Thestereomicroscopemaybeusedwhenit isinproperworkingconditiononly. Optimumworkplacelayout Frequentchangesofactivity Thoroughtrainingofthepersonnel, giving consideration to ergonomic and organizationalaspects dualordetachableeyecups. usingpersonaleyepiecesforeachindivi- The risk can be kept to a minimum by Leica A60 F Manual 8 Information for the person responsible for the instrument Information for the person responsible for the instrument Ensure that the stereomicroscope is used onlybypersonsqualifiedtodoso. Only use the stereomicroscope in proper condition. Inform your Leica representative or Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG, Industry Division, 9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, immediately of any product defect that could potentiallycauseinjuryorharm. If you use accessories from other manufacturerswiththestereomicroscope, make surethatthesemanufacturersconfirmthat the combination is safe to use. Modifications to or service on the stereomicroscope may be carried out only by technicians who are explicitly authorized byLeicatodoso. OnlyoriginalLeicareplacementpartsmay beusedinservicingtheproduct. After service work or technical modifications, the device must be readjusted in accordance with our technical specifications. If the unit is modified or serviced by unauthorized persons, is improperly maintained (as long as maintenance was notcarriedoutbyus), orishandledimproperly, Leicawillnotacceptanyliability. The electric installation in the building mustconformtothenationalstandard, e. g. current-operated ground leakage protection(fault-currentprotection)issuggested. Ensurethatthismanualisalwaysavailable attheplacewherethestereomicroscopeis inuse. Carry out regular inspections to make certain that the authorized users are adheringtosafetyrequirements. Tighten the side clamping screw on the horizontalarm. Leica A60 F Manual 17 Assembling the Illuminator Illuminator assembly The Leica A60 LED ring illuminator is installed with a single screw on the bottomofthemicroscope. Thestandarddeliveryoftheilluminator includes two Velcro strips that you can usetoguidethecablealongthehorizontalarm. The ring illuminator can be installed in any side position desired to accommodatethepersonalpreferencesofleftandrighthandedusers. The optional diffuser is attached and screwedinbelowtheringilluminator. 3. Connectthepowersupplytothesocket. Leica A60 F Manual 18 Using the Leica A60 F Leica A60 F Manual 19 Adjusting the Working Height A 5 B 20 25 30 C D www. leica-microsystems. com 5 Working distance Theworkingdistancemeansthedistance betweentheobjectiveandthespecimen infocus. FortheLeicaA60, thisis122mm. F1 1x 10 Help for the setup Duringsetup, usethedistancebarprovidedin the"QuickStartGuide"fororientation: 10 Adjusting the working height 1. Movetheflex-armtothedesiredheight. 25 30 20 30x 5x F2 Max 122 mm 100 mm 1x G1 Max G2 H 122 mm Withoutilluminator, thedistancebetween thebottomsectionofthemicroscopeand thespecimenshouldbe122mm. Withtheilluminatorinstalled, thedistance betweenthebottomsectionoftheilluminatorandthespecimenshouldbe100mm. Tightenthefasteningleverifnecessaryto protect the stereomicroscope from accidentalheightadjustment. Inaddition, thefocusingarmoftheLeicaA60 F provides a travel path of 50 mm that is used for focusing on the specimen. This provides you with plenty of freedom to focus on locationswithdifferentheightsonaprintedcircuit board, forexample. Leica A60 F Manual 100 mm 122 mm 20 The Correct Interpupillary Distance Theinterpupillarydistanceiscorrectlysetifyou see a single circular image field when looking ataspecimen. Ifyouarestillanovicestereomicroscopeuser, youmayneedashorttimetobecomeaccustomedtothis. Nottoworry--afteralittlewhile, it willbecomeautomatic. Holdtheeyepieceswithbothhands. Push the eyepieces together or separate them untilyouseeacircularimage. Slowly approach the eyepieces with your eyesuntilyoucanseethecompleteimage fieldwithoutcornercutting. Ifyouwearglasses, foldtheeyecupsback ­otherwise, foldtheeyecupsforwards. Leica A60 F Manual 21 Focusing specimenisbroughtintosharpfocusassoonas itisinthefocalpointoftheoptics. microscopeusingthefocusingdrive. The Focusing raises and lowers the stereo- Focusing 1. [. . . ] Holdtheeyepieceswithbothhands. Push the eyepieces together or separate them untilyouseeacircularimage. Slowly approach the eyepieces with your eyesuntilyoucanseethecompleteimage fieldwithoutcornercutting. Ifyouwearglasses, foldtheeyecupsback ­otherwise, foldtheeyecupsforwards. Leica A60 F Manual 21 Focusing specimenisbroughtintosharpfocusassoonas itisinthefocalpointoftheoptics. microscopeusingthefocusingdrive. The Focusing raises and lowers the stereo- Focusing 1. Gripthedriveknobswithbothhandsand turn them towards each other until the desiredtorqueisreachedduringfocusing. Leica A60 F Manual 25 Leica A60 LED Ring Illuminator ThelightoftheLeicaA60LEDringilluminator can be very bright. Therefore, always switch on the illuminator before you look through the eyepieces! [. . . ]