Leica APPLICATION SUITE V3.6.0, APPLICATION SUITE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS V3.6.0 User Manual

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 be construed as a commitment by Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd. Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd 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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