Leica DMS300 User Manual
Leica DMS300
User Manual
Contents
General Instructions
General Instructions 5
Important Safety Notes 6
Symbols Used 7
Safety Instructions 8
Introduction
Congratulations! 11
Standard Delivery 12
System Overview – Boom Stand Configuration 13
Overview of the Instrument 14
System Overview – Standard Column Configuration 15
Effective Displayed Section 16
Assembly
LeicaDMS300 Swing-arm Stand 18
Baseplate and Vertical Column 18
Safety Ring and Horizontal Arm 19
10" Monitor 20
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS300 21
Objective Installation 22
Installing the Leica Ring Light 23
LeicaDMS300 With Incident Light Stand 25
Incident Light Base and Focusing Column 25
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS300 26
10" Monitor 27
Illumination: Installing the Leica LED3000 RL 28
Installation
HD Mode (Standalone) 31
Cables and Terminals, Activating HD Mode (Standalone) 31
PC Mode 32
Connecting a Computer, Installing Software, Activating PC Mode 32
Limitations in PC Mode 33
Startup Procedure
LeicaDMS300 35
Switching on the LeicaDMS300 35
Switching on the Illumination 36
Focusing, Adjusting the Resistance of the Focus Drive 37
Changing Magnification, Click-stop Feature 38
Remote Control 39
Pairing Cameras With Remotes 41
Configuring the Front Button or Footswitch 42
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Contents (Continued)
Operation
HD Mode (Standalone) 45
Checking Cables and Terminals 45
Switching on the LeicaDMS300 46
Information About SD Memory Cards 47
Capturing Images Without a Computer 48
Displaying Images and Videos Without a Computer 49
White Balance 50
PC Mode 51
Checking Cables, Terminals and Software 51
Switching on the LeicaDMS300 52
Additional Use of a HD Monitor in PC Mode 53
User Menu
Calling up the User Menu 55
Automatic White Balance 56
Manual White Balance 57
Exposure 58
Resolution 59
Camera Settings 61
User-Defined Settings 63
Setting the Overlay (SETUP OVERLAY) 65
Configuring Predefined Illumination Scenarios 67
Service
Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons 69
Spare Parts 72
Specifications
Technical Data 74
Optical Data 77
Dimensional Drawings 78
LeicaDMS300 78
Leica DMS300 With Incident Light Stand 79
LeicaDMS300 With Swing-arm Stand 80
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General Instructions
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General Instructions
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.
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.
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
Instructions for Use
You can find information on individual system
components on the interactive CD-ROM
together with all relevant user manuals in
additional languages. Keep it in a safe place,
and readily accessible 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 DMS300 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.
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!
This symbol indicates especially important information that is mandatory to
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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 Leica DMS300 digital
microscope system.
Intended Use
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Non-intended use
O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Never use the LeicaDMS300 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.
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 DMS300 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 DMS300 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 LeicaDMS300 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!
We congratulate you on purchasing the
Leica DMS300 digital microscope system by
Leica Microsystems. The special design of the
LeicaDMS300 makes it a universal tool for viewing microscopic specimens and capturing still
images or even movies.
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 monitors with a
10" or 12" diagonal.
Leica Application Suite EZ
Your Leica DMS300 digital microscope system
includes the "Leica Application Suite EZ"
(LAS-EZ) 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.
If you want to perform advanced image analyses, the Leica Application Suite (LAS Core) and
countless (optionally available) LAS modules are
available.
User-friendly even in the smallest detail
Like every digital camera, the Leica DMS300'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!
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Standard Delivery
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Standard delivery
The LeicaDMS300 digital microscope system's
standard delivery includes:
1. Digital Microscope System LeicaDMS300
2. Remote control unit, with 2× AAA batteries
3. "Leica Application Suite EZ (LAS-EZ)"
software DVD
4. Hand/footswitch
5. Connection for footswitch
6. USB cable, for connecting to a computer or to
a power supply unit for supplying power
7. HDMI cable, for connecting to an HD monitor
8. SD memory card
9. Protective cover
10. Objective
Various functions can be assigned to the handswitch/footswitch (such as taking individual
pictures, white balance).
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Additional information about working
on the computer and with Leica Applica-
tion Suite EZ is provided in the software's online
help.
System Overview – Boom Stand Configuration
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This overview shows the Leica DMS300 in an
example application with additional components.
1. HD monitor or computer with LAS EZ software
2. Horizontal arm
3. Cross-member
4. Safety ring
5. Column
6. Baseplate
7. 10" monitor
8. Monitor holder
9. Microscope carrier
10. LeicaDMS300
11. Leica ring light illuminator
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Overview of the Instrument
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1. Card holder for SD card
2. Front button
3. Status light
4. IR receiver, for remote control
5. Zoom knob
6. Click-stop slider
7. LeicaDMS300 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
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System Overview – Standard Column Configuration
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This overview shows the Leica DMS300 in an
example application with additional components.
1. LeicaDMS300
2. Microscope carrier
3. Illumination
4. Focusing column
5. Baseplate
6. HD monitor or computer with LAS software
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Effective Displayed Section
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The live image on the HD monitor 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.
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Assembly
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LeicaDMS300 Swing-arm Stand
Baseplate and Vertical Column
Instructions for safe assembly
Due to the heavy weight of the baseplate, improper use can cause injuries
or damage to the surrounding area. For safety
reasons, use two people for this part of the
setup.
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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Safety Ring and Horizontal Arm
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 configura-
tion. It protects the horizontal arm from accidentally falling down.
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 LeicaDMS300 can be moved as
desired.
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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10" Monitor
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Install on the horizontal arm
1. Remove the clamping screw.
2. Install the monitor holder on the horizontal
arm.
3. Fasten the monitor holder to the clamping
screw.
4. Reinstall the clamping screw.
Install on the vertical arm
1. Install the monitor holder on the vertical
arm.
2. Fasten the monitor holder to the clamping
screw.
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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 LeicaDMS300
1. Unscrew the clamping screw.
2. Place the LeicaDMS300 in the microscope
carrier so that the notch in the microscope
housing and the lower clamping screw
Free movement of the microscope
The microscope can be rotated freely together
with the microscope carrier.
overlap.
3. Fasten the microscope in place using the
clamping screw.
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Objective Installation
Instructions for safe assembly
Hold the objective firmly during assembly and disassembly so that it does not
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fall onto the stage plate. Remove all specimens
from the stage plate first.
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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Installing the Leica Ring Light
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Assembly of the Leica ring light illuminator
1. Connect the external power supply unit to
the Leica ring light illuminator.
2. Attach the Leica ring light illuminator to the
objective from below.
3. Tighten the locking screw.
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Ensure that the locking screw of the
illuminator and the locking screw of the
optics carrier are on a straight line.
Connect the power supply to the power cable.
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Illumination: Leica Ring Light Illuminator (Continued)
Assembly of the diffuser
1. The diffuser is attached and screwed in
below the ring light illuminator.
We recommend assembling the diffuser
on the Leica ring light illuminator on a
table in reverse and then mounting them on the
objective together.
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LeicaDMS300 With Incident Light Stand
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Incident Light Base and Focusing Column
General notes
This chapter shows an example of assembly of the Leica DMS300 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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