Leica DMS1000 User Manual
Leica DMS1000
User Manual
Leica DMS1000 User Manual 2
Contents
General Notes
General Notes 5
Important Safety Notes 6
Symbols Used 7
Safety Instructions 8
Introduction
Congratulations! 11
Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories 12
System Overview 13
Overview of the Instrument 14
Effective Displayed Section 15
Assembly
LeicaDMS1000 with Incident Light Base 17
Incident Light Base and Focusing Column 17
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS1000 18
LeicaDMS1000 with Transmitted Light Base 19
Transmitted Light Base and Focusing Column 19
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS1000 20
LeicaDMS1000 with Swing-arm Stand 21
Baseplate and Vertical Column 21
Safety Ring and Horizontal Arm 22
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS1000 23
Objective and Illumination 24
Standard Objective 24
Objective with Telecentric Optics 25
Illumination: Leica LED3000 RL 27
Illumination: Leica LED3000 NVI 29
Illumination: Leica LED5000SLI, Leica LED3000SLI 30
Installation
HD Mode (Standalone) 33
Cables and Terminals, Activating HD Mode (Standalone) 33
PC Mode 34
Connecting a Computer, Installing Software, Activating PC Mode 34
Limitations in PC Mode 35
Startup Procedure
LeicaDMS1000 37
Switching on the LeicaDMS1000 37
Switching on the Illumination 38
Focusing, Adjusting the Resistance of the Focus Drive 39
Changing Magnification, Click-stop Feature 40
Remote Control 41
Pairing Cameras With Remotes 43
Configuring the Front Button or Footswitch 44
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Contents (Continued)
Operation
Operation in HD Mode (Standalone) 47
Checking Cables and Terminals 47
Switching on the LeicaDMS1000 48
Information about SD Memory Cards 49
Capturing Images without a Computer 50
Displaying Images and Videos without a Computer 51
White Balance 52
PC Mode 53
Checking Cables, Terminals and Software 53
Switching on the LeicaDMS1000 54
Additional Use of an HD Monitor in PC Mode 55
User Menu
Calling up the User Menu 57
Automatic White Balance 58
Manual White Balance 59
Exposure 60
Resolution 61
Camera Settings 63
User-defined Settings 65
Setting the Overlay (SETUP OVERLAY) 67
Scalable Display 69
Configuring Predefined Illumination Scenarios 70
Service
Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons 72
Spare Parts 75
Specifications
Technical Data 77
Optical Data – Field of View 81
Optical Data – Magnification and Depth of Field 82
Dimensional Drawings 84
LeicaDMS1000 84
LeicaDMS1000 with Incident Light Base 85
LeicaDMS1000 with Incident Light Base 86
LeicaDMS1000 with Transmitted Light Base 87
LeicaDMS1000 with Swing-arm Stand 88
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General Notes
Leica DMS1000 User Manual General Notes 5
General Notes
Safety concept
Before using your Leica microscope for the first
time, please read the "Safety Concept" booklet
included with your instrument. It contains additional information on handling and care.
Use in clean rooms
The LeicaDMS1000 digital microscope system
can be used in clean rooms without any
problems.
Cleaning
O Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents,
chemicals or techniques for cleaning.
O Never use chemicals to clean colored
surfaces or accessories with rubberized
parts. This could damage the surfaces,
and specimens could be contaminated by
abraded particles.
O In most cases, we can provide special solu-
tions on request. Some products can be
modified, and we can offer other accessories for use in clean rooms.
Servicing
O Repairs may only be carried out by Leica
Microsystems-trained service technicians.
Only original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.
Responsibilities of person in charge of
instrument
O Ensure that the Leica microscope is oper-
ated, maintained and repaired by authorized and trained personnel only.
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Important Safety Notes
User Manual
The Leica DMS1000 can be configured in a
variety of ways in the Leica product range.
You can find information on individual system
components on the interactive CD-ROM
together with all relevant user manuals in additional languages. Keep this CD-ROM in a safe
place, where it is available to the user. User
manuals and updates are also available for
you to download and print from our website
www.leica-microsystems.com.
This operating manual describes the special
functions of the Leica DMS1000 digital microscope system and contains important instructions for its operational safety, maintenance,
and accessories.
The "Safety Concept" booklet contains additional safety information regarding the service
work, requirements and the handling of the
microscope, accessories and electrical accessories as well as general safety instructions.
You can combine individual system articles with
articles from external suppliers (e.g. cold light
sources, etc.). Please read the User Manual and
the safety instructions from the supplier.
Before installing, operating or using the instruments, read the user manuals listed above. In
particular, please follow all safety instructions.
To maintain the unit in its original condition and
to ensure safe operation, the user must follow
the instructions and warnings contained in
these user manuals.
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Symbols Used
Warning! Safety hazard!
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This symbol indicates especially important information that is mandatory to
read and observe.
Failure to comply can cause the following:
O Hazards to personnel
O Functional disturbances or damaged
instruments
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates information that
must be read and observed.
Failure to comply can cause the following:
O Hazards to personnel
O Functional disturbances or damaged
instruments
Danger due to hot surface
This symbol warns against touching hot
surfaces, e.g. those of light bulbs.
Important information
This symbol indicates additional information or explanations that are intended to
provide clarity.
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Safety Instructions
Description
O The individual modules fulfill the highest
requirements for observation and documentation with the LeicaDMS1000 digital
microscope system.
Intended Use
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Non-intended use
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Never use the LeicaDMS1000 or its components
for surgical procedures (such as eye surgery)
since it is not intended for such use.
The instruments and accessories described in
this User Manual have been tested for safety and
potential hazards. 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
scope of this manual!
Unauthorized alterations to the instrument or
noncompliant use shall void all rights to any
warranty claims.
Place of use
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
O Electrical components must be placed at
least 10 cm away from the wall and from
flammable substances.
O Avoid large temperature fluctuations, direct
sunlight and vibrations. These conditions
can distort measurements and micrographic images.
O In warm and warm-damp climatic zones,
the individual components require special
care in order to prevent the build-up of
fungus.
Responsibilities of person in charge of
instrument
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Ensure that:
O The Leica DMS1000 digital microscope
system and accessories are operated, maintained and repaired by authorized and
trained personnel only.
O All operators have read, understood and
observe this User Manual, and particularly
the safety regulations.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
Repairs, service work
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
O Only original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.
O Before opening the instruments, switch off
the power and unplug the power cable.
O Avoid contact with powered electrical
circuits, which can lead to injury.
Transport
O Use the original packaging for shipping or
transporting the individual modules of the
Leica DMS1000 digital microscope system
and the accessory components.
O In order to prevent damage from vibrations,
disassemble all moving parts that (according to the user manual) can be assembled
and disassembled by the customer and
pack them separately.
Integration in third-party products
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Disposal
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Legal regulations
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
EC Declaration of Conformity
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Health risks
Workplaces with microscopes facilitate and
improve the viewing task, but they also impose
high demands on the eyes and holding muscles
of the user. Depending on the duration of uninterrupted work, asthenopia and musculoskeletal problems may occur. For this reason, appropriate measures for reduction of the workload
must be taken:
O Optimal arrangement of workplace, work
assignments and work flow (changing tasks
frequently).
O Thorough training of the personnel, giving
consideration to ergonomic and organizational aspects.
The ergonomic optics concept and the design
of the LeicaDMS1000 digital microscope system
aim to limit the strain on the user to the lowest
possible level.
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Introduction
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Congratulations on purchasing the
Leica DMS1000 digital microscope system by
Leica Microsystems. The special design of the
Leica DMS1000 makes it a universal, highly
versatile tool for viewing microscopic specimens and capturing still images or even video.
Real Full HD display
The integrated HDMI output allows the microscope image to be output to a high-definition
(HD-capable) monitor, where the following
resolutions are possible:
O 1,920×1,080 (Full HD). This resolution
provides the best possible imaging performance on a Full HD-capable monitor.
O 1,280×720 (HD ready). This resolution is
suitable for display on monitors labeled
"HD ready" or on smaller screens with a 10"
or 12" diagonal.
Leica Application Suite
Your LeicaDMS1000 digital microscope system
includes the "Leica Application Suite" (LAS) software. It allows additional scenarios to be implemented in which an HD monitor and computer
monitor can even be used together. This means
you will be perfectly equipped for any situation, including: Working on a computer, during
presentations, training sessions, trade show
appearances, during materials testing and more.
There are countless (optionally available) LAS
modules to choose from if you want to perform
demanding image analyses.
User-friendly even in the smallest detail
Like every digital camera, the LeicaDMS1000's
integrated camera reacts differently to different light sources. However, the white balance
is matched to LED illuminators from Leica at the
factory. This means that if you use a Leica LED
illuminator, you automatically obtain the best
results!
Congratulations!
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Standard delivery
The LeicaDMS1000 digital microscope system's
standard delivery includes:
1. LeicaDMS1000 digital microscope system,
without objective
2. Remote control unit, with 2× AAA batteries
3. Connection for optional footswitch
4. USB cable, for connecting to a computer or to
a power supply unit for supplying power
5. HDMI cable, for connecting to an HD monitor
6. SD memory card
7. Protective cover
8. "Leica Application Suite (LAS)" software DVD
Additional information about working on
the computer and with Leica Application
Suite is provided in the software's online help.
Optional accessories: Handswitch/footswitch
Various functions can be assigned to the
optional handswitch/footswitch (12 730 229)
(such as taking individual pictures, white
balance).
For information on additional accessories, such
as objectives and adapters, illumination or the
dust cover for the microscope, please contact
your Leica Microsystems authorized dealer.
You can find detailed descriptions of
different accessories in their correspond-
ing user manual.
Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories
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System Overview
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This overview shows the Leica DMS1000 in an
example application with additional components.
1. LeicaDMS1000
2. Microscope carrier
3. Illumination
4. Focusing column
5. Baseplate
6. HD monitor or computer with LAS software
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Overview of the Instrument
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1. Card holder for SD card
2. Programmable front button
3. Status light
4. IR receiver, for remote control
5. Zoom knob
6. Click-stop slider
7. LeicaDMS1000 mounting fixture in the
microscope carrier
8. Protective cover
9. HDMI connection
10. USB connection
11. Connection for footswitch
12. Mode switch, for PC or HD mode
13. On/off switch
14. Reset button
15. Objective (not included in the delivery package)
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The live image on the HD screen and the
final captured image may not show the
same section depending on the sensor size in
the microscope.
1. Live image in 16:9 format, displayed on the
HD monitor
2. Captured image in 4:3 format, displayed on
the computer or saved to an SD card.
Effective Displayed Section
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Assembly
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Incident Light Base and Focusing Column
LeicaDMS1000 With Incident Light Base
General notes
This chapter shows an example of assem-
bly of the LeicaDMS1000 on an incident
light base. Images and descriptions may vary
when using another incident light base.
Assembling the column
1. Take the three provided screws out of the
packaging.
2. Install the incident light base on the column
using the three screws.
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Assembling the microscope carrier
1. Fasten the microscope carrier to the column
using the provided Allen key and the
provided screw (recommended variant for
objectives with a small working distance).
2. Alternatively, the microscope carrier can
also be installed upside-down (recommended variant for objectives with a large
working distance).
Assembling the LeicaDMS1000
1. Unscrew the clamping screw.
2. Place the LeicaDMS1000 in the microscope
carrier so that the notch in the microscope
housing and the lower clamping screw
overlap.
3. Fasten the microscope in place using the
clamping screw.
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Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS1000
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General notes
This chapter shows an example of assem-
bly of the LeicaDMS1000 on a transmitted light base. Images and descriptions may
vary when using another transmitted light base.
Installing the column adapter
1. Take the three provided screws out of the
packaging.
2. Install the column adapter on the column
using the three screws.
Assembling the column
1. Install the column adapter and column
to the transmitted light base using the six
screws provided.
Transmitted Light Base and Focusing Column
LeicaDMS1000 With Transmitted Light Base
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Assembling the microscope carrier
1. Fasten the microscope carrier to the column
using the provided Allen key and the screw
provided (recommended variant for objectives with a short working distance).
2. Alternatively, the microscope carrier can
also be installed upside-down (recommended variant for objectives with a large
working distance).
Assembling the LeicaDMS1000
1. Unscrew the clamping screw.
2. Place the LeicaDMS1000 in the microscope
carrier so that the notch in the microscope
housing and the lower clamping screw
overlap.
3. Fasten the microscope in place using the
clamping screw.
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS1000
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Instructions for safe assembly
Due to the heavy weight of the base-
plate, improper use can cause injuries
or damage to the surrounding area. For safety
reasons, use two people for this part of the setup.
General Notes
This chapter shows an example of assem-
bly of the LeicaDMS1000 on a swing-arm
stand. Images and descriptions may vary when
using another swing-arm stand.
Assembling the column
1. Push the tapping screw through the baseplate from below.
2. Fit the serrated lock washer onto the screw.
3. Install the vertical column on the base plate
using the screw.
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Baseplate and Vertical Column
LeicaDMS1000 With Swing-arm Stand
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Mounting the horizontal arm
1. Push the cross-member with the horizontal arm over the column so that the crossmember lies securely on the safety ring.
2. You can now rotate the horizontal arm in
any direction desired.
The swing-arm stand is designed so that
the Leica DMS1000 can be moved as
desired. However, it may also be logical in some
instances to fasten the microscope in place.
Installing the safety ring
1. Push the safety ring over the column.
2. Securely tighten the clamping screw.
The safety ring is the most important
safety element of the entire configuration. It protects the horizontal arm against falling down accidentally.
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Fastening the horizontal arm
1. Rotate the horizontal arm into a secure
position.
2. Carefully tighten the clamping screw on the
cross-member to prevent the joint on the
column from rotating.
3. Tighten the clamping screw to prevent the
arm from extending.
For safety reasons, you should fasten the
horizontal arm in place when you leave
your workstation.
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Safety Ring and Horizontal Arm
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Assembling the microscope carrier
1. Insert the connecting pin from below into
the bore of the horizontal arm.
2. Fasten the microscope carrier in place using
the washer and safety screw.
Assembling the LeicaDMS1000
1. Unscrew the clamping screw.
2. Place the LeicaDMS1000 in the microscope
carrier so that the notch in the microscope
housing and the lower clamping screw
overlap.
3. Fasten the microscope in place using the
clamping screw.
Free movement of the microscope
The microscope can be rotated freely together
with the microscope carrier.
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Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS1000
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Objective and Illumination
Instructions for safe assembly
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Hold the objective firmly during assem-
bly and disassembly so that it does not
fall onto the stage plate. Remove all specimens
from the stage plate first.
The objective is not part of the standard
delivery of the LeicaDMS1000.
Assembly
1. Remove the protective cap on the optics
carrier by turning it.
2. Screw the objective into the optics carrier.
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Standard Objective
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Instructions for safe assembly
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Hold the objective firmly during assem-
bly and disassembly so that it does not
fall onto the stage plate. Remove all specimens
from the stage plate first.
The objective is not part of the standard
delivery of the LeicaDMS1000.
Notes on telecentric optics
The Leica DMS1000 can be used for
special measuring requirements when
using an objective with telecentric optics. This is
made possible by using a special objective and
compatible adapter combination.
Assembly
1. Remove the protective cap on the optics
carrier by turning it.
2. Screw the compatible adapter onto the
optics carrier.
3. Screw the objective onto the adapter.
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Objective With Telecentric Optics
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Overview of objectives and adapters
The following table shows which combinations of objective and compatible adapter are
provided by telecentric optics.
Objective Leica article number Compatible adapter
0.5× planapochromatic Z-series 10447177 10450650
0.8× planapochromatic Z-series 10446360 10450651
1.0× planapochromatic Z-series 10447176 10450651
Objective With Telecentric Optics (Continued)
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Installing the Leica LED3000 RL
1. Connect the external power supply unit
(10450266) to the Leica LED3000RL.
2. Attach the Leica LED3000RL to the objective from below.
3. Tighten the locking screw.
The supported working distance is
between 60 mm and 150 mm.
Ensure that the locking screw of the illuminator and the locking screw of the
optics carrier are on a straight line.
4. Connect the power supply to the power
cable.
Illumination: Leica LED3000 RL
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