Leica Application
Suite
System Requirements V3.6.0
Leica Application Suite
System Requirements
Includes computer specifications for other Leica Industry Division Software
Abstract
This document describes the microscopes, cameras and accessories that are supported by this version of LAS
and defines the computer system requirements. You should read this document before installing your copy of
this software.
Also included in this document are computer systems specifications for use with some other current Leica
Industry Division software products. Please refer to the software product specifications for hardware supported
by these products and not this document.
All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that this publication is correct and complete, but should any user
be in doubt about any detail, clarification may be sought from Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd, or their
accredited representative. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not
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accepts no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
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Date: April 2010
Issue: 19
Printed in UK
Table of Contents
1 Supported Microscopes, Cameras and Accessories 1
1.1 DM Microscopes .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Stereo- and Macroscopes .................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Cameras .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Computer System (PC) Specification 4
2.1 Software Products using this Specification ...................................................................................... 4
2.2 Processor ................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Operating System ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Other Components .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.6 Notebook Recommendations ............................................................................................................... 6
3 LAS Power Mosaic Supported Components 7
3.1 Summary................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 PC Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Microscopes supported ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.4 DFC Cameras Supported by Power Mosaic ...................................................................................... 7
3.5 Oasis-Blue Power Mosaic Kit .............................................................................................................. 8
3.6 Motorized Stage with Stepper Motors ............................................................................................... 8
3.7 Motorized Focus ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.8 Encoder Option ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.9 OASIS-4i Upgrade Kit ............................................................................................................................. 8
4 Factors that may reduce performance 10
1 Supported Microscopes, Cameras and Accessories
The following Leica microscopes and digital cameras are supported.
For other Leica Industry division software products please refer to the software product
specifications for supported hardware and not this section.
For LAS Power Mosaic, please see Section 3 for supported equipment.
1.1 DM Microscopes
DM1000, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 B/M, 4500 B, 4500 P, 5000 B, 5500 B, 6000 B/M
DMI4000 B, 5000 M and 6000 B
DM500, DM750, DM750 P
FSC, FSM
CTR 4000-6500
Accessories for DM
Scanning stages
External light source EL6000
External filter wheels
TIRF module
Motorized duo documentation tube
Oasis-blue XYZ controller
1.2 Stereo- and Macroscopes
DVM2000
DVM3000 and DVM5000 (for firmware update only)
LED illumination LED3000 RL (ring light)
KL1500 LED Plus
LED illuminations LED5000 CXI (coax) and LED3000 NVI (near vertical)
Manual stereomicroscopes M50, M60 and M80
M205A, fully motorized stereomicroscope with 20.5:1 zoom range
M205FA, fully motorized fluorescence stereomicroscope with 20.5:1 zoom range
M165FC, manual fluorescence stereomicroscope with coded filter wheel, zoom and iris
and 16.5:1 zoom range
M125, manual stereomicroscope with 12.5:1 zoom range
M-Series Long / Short Motor Focus Columns (10450258 and 10450050)
M-Series Long / Short Focus Columns (10450257 and 10450022)
FluoCombiTM attachment for fluorescence stereomicroscope with coded objective positions
Fluorescence objective revolver with coded objective positions
Coded Stereo Zooms M165C and M205C
LED illumination for VZ series (10450433 and 10450432)
LED illumination LED5000 MCI, LED5000 HDI and LED5000 RL-80/48
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USB interface for new manual focus drive coarse/fine
MZ-Series Long / Short Motor Focus Columns (10446041 and 10446176)
MZ 16A and MZ 16FA
Z 6 APOA and Z 16 APOA
IsoProTM motorized XY stage
Configuration of new footswitch
Configuration of UMC
MZ 16F, MZ 16
MZ 12.5
MZ10 F
MZ 9.5, MZ 7.5, MZ 6
MS 5
S6D
S8 APO
Z6 APO, Z16 APO
VZ85, VZ85 R, VZ85 C, VZ85 RC, VZ105, VZ105 C, VZ15 M
EZ4 D (NOT Windows Vista, Windows 7)
MacrofluoTM
Fluocombi / Revolving nosepiece
Support by USB for TL RCI and IsoProTM motorized XY stage
Support for USB / RS 232 serial adapter (Art. No. 11532295)
Transmitted light base for Stereo Microscopes TL RCITM
External light sources (Photonic CLS 150XD, CLS 150LS, Schott KL 2005 LCD, EL6000)
Oasis-blue XY controller (not Power Mosaic)
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