Leica A60S, A60F User Manual

Leica A60 S / Leica A60 F

The stereomicroscope system for high productivity in the electronics
and medical device manufacturing industries

Living up to Life

Your work in focus

An intuitive microscope system that knows what you need

Increased productivity, optimum visibility of products and components, easy
processing of subassemblies – industrial production of electronic components
and medical devices requires a highly specialized microscope.

High productivity, low costs

Optimally suited to the requirements of micro-manufacturing, the Leica A60
stereomicroscope system can effectively increase productivity. With sophis­ticated Leica Microsystems' precision optics, working with the microscope is
signifi cantly faster and more convenient. A low cost of ownership makes the
Leica A60 an investment that pays off.

Comfort and convenience during work can enhance production quality

Ergonomic design is a prerequisite for increased comfort and convenience
during work and more performance capacity, which can lead to a higher quality
end product. The Leica A60 is optimized for long periods of continuous use, can
be used intuitively, and quickly adapts to different users.

Selecting the microscope

The Leica A60 stereomicroscope
does not require the user to be a
microscope expert. The components
of the preconfi gured system are
perfectly matched to each other to
provide easy operation with the best
optical results.

Choose between two different stands:
the Leica A60 F with fl ex arm for
maximum freedom of movement or
the Leica A60 S with swing arm for
high stability.

Two types of illumination for accurate work

The Leica A60 offers two types of LED illumination, for matte or refl ective
specimens, to ensure fatigue-free, accurate work.

Leica Design by Christophe Apothéloz

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What does FusionOptics™ mean?

Conventional stereomicroscopes
have two identical beam paths that
reveal a spatial impression of the
sample. Leica Microsystems' innova­tive FusionOptics™ technology, on
the other hand, takes advantage of a
neurological phenomenon: the micro­scope's left beam path has a great
depth of fi eld, while the right beam
path shows an image with super-high
resolution. The human brain then
combines the best information from
both channels, to compose a high
resolution image with a great depth of
fi eld never achieved in any stereo­microscope before.

See more of the sample

From a quick overview to the smallest detail

In most cases, components examined under a stereomicroscope in production
are only a few millimeters in size. However, the entire workpiece is substantial­ly larger. The Leica A60 offers a magnifi cation range from 5× to 30×, which en­ables both a large surface overview and detailed observation; with consistent
sharpness and without time-consuming refocusing. This saves valuable time.

Large object field for maximum overview

Large samples frequently have multiple areas that need to be examined. The
greater the number of areas of interest in the fi eld of view at once, the faster,
more accurate, and convenient work becomes. With a 46mm object fi eld, the
Leica A60 reveals up to 80% more surface area than comparable microscopes.
This means more comfort and convenience, and time savings.

The best magnification for the task

For optical inspection in production,
maximum magnifi cation is not the
most important aspect. A much more
important feature is magnifi cation
that enables a large surface over­view of the entire workpiece – like
that provided by the Leica A60. The
LeicaA60 begins with 5× magnifi ca­tion, and for detailed observation,
30× magnifi cation.

Eagle eye in the millimeter range

With a depth of fi eld of up to 13.6mm, the Leica A60 has a depth of fi eld that is
approximately twice that of comparable stereomicroscopes without Fusion-

™

Optics

technology. Practically speaking, this means that all areas within a height
of up to 13.6mm are displayed in sharp focus, without refocusing. Working with
the microscope becomes more comfortable, convenient, and effi cient.

More room for work

Often, manual tasks such as resoldering are performed while components are
viewed under the stereomicroscope. With a working distance of up to 122mm,
there is enough room to carry out even complex procedures comfortably, ac­curately, and without microscope contact. The high-quality optics of the Leica
A60 are protected from harmful soldering fumes by an interchangeable protec­tive glass.

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Save time when focusing, provided by a
depth of fi eld of up to 13.6mm

Easy sample viewing with an object fi eld
that is up to 80% larger

5× 30×

Large range of magnifi cations for
overviews and detailed views

Working distance of 122mm means there is
plenty of room for tools