Leica IC80 HD User Manual
LeicaIC80 HD
Manual
Table of Contents
Leica IC80 HD
Introduction 9
Eective Displayed Section 10
Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories 11
Installation
Assembling the Camera 13
Connecting to the Windows PC 14
Limitations in PC Mode 15
Using an Additional HDMI Monitor in PC Mode 16
Stand-alone Kit
Application, Standard Delivery, Requirements 18
Cables and Terminals 19
Information about SD Memory Cards 20
Capturing Images without a Computer 21
Adjusting the White Balance 22
Remote Control 23
Remote Control: Changing the Battery 24
Analog Video Display without a Computer 25
The Camera Menu
Calling up the Camera Menu 27
COLOR (Automatic White Balance) 28
COLOR (Manual White Balance) 29
EXPOSURE 30
RESOLUTION 31
SETUP CAM (Camera Settings) 32
SETUP USER (User-dened Settings) 33
Predened Illumination Scenarios 34
Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance 36
Specications
LeicaIC80 HD 38
Dimensional Drawings 40
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General Instructions
Safety Concept
Before using your Leica IC80 HD for the rst
time, please read the "Safety Concept" brochure
included with your instrument. It contains additional information on handling and care.
Use in clean rooms
The Leica IC80 HD can be used in clean rooms
without any problems.
Cleaning
Ϙ Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents,
chemicals or techniques for cleaning.
Ϙ 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.
Ϙ In most cases, we can provide special solu-
tions on request. Some products can be
modied, and we can oer other accessories for use in clean rooms.
Servicing
Ϙ 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
ϗ Ensure that the Leica stereomicroscope
is operated, maintained and repaired by
authorized and trained personnel only.
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Safety Concept
The Leica IC80 HD is shipped with an interactive CD-ROM, where you can nd all relevant
user manuals. 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 web site www.leica-microsystems.com.
The "Safety Concept" brochure contains additional safety information regarding service work,
requirements and the handling of the stereomicroscope, electrical and other 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 requirements of the supplier.
Before installing, operating or using the instruments, read the user manuals listed above.
In particular, please observe 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 of a danger
This symbol indicates especially important information that must be read and
complied with. Failure to comply can cause the
following:
Ϙ Hazards to persons!
Ϙ Instrument malfunctions and damage.
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates especially important information. Failure to comply can
cause the following:
Ϙ Hazards to persons!
Ϙ Instrument malfunctions and damage.
Danger due to hot surface.
This symbol warns against touching hot
surfaces, such as light bulbs.
Important information
This symbol indicates additional information or explanations that are intended
to provide clarity.
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Safety Instructions
Description
The individual modules fulll the highest requirements in terms of observation and documentation with the Leica IC80 HD.
Intended use
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
Non-intended use
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
The instruments and accessories described
in this manual have been safety-tested and
checked for possible hazards. The responsible
Leica aliate must be consulted whenever
the instrument is altered, modied 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!
Installation location
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
Ϙ Electrical components must be placed at
least 10 cm away from the wall and from
ammable substances.
Ϙ Avoid large temperature uctuations, direct
sunlight and vibrations. These conditions
can distort measurements and micrographic images.
Ϙ In warm and warm-damp climatic zones,
the individual components require special
care in order to prevent the build-up of
fungus.
Requirements to be met by the operator:
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
Ensure that:
Ϙ The Leica IC80 HD is operated, maintained
and repaired only by authorized and trained personnel.
Ϙ 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
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
Ϙ Only original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.
Ϙ Before opening the instruments, switch o
the power and unplug the power cable.
Ϙ Touching the live electric circuit can cause
injury.
Transport
Ϙ For shipping or transporting the individual
modules of the Leica IC80 HD, use the original packaging.
Ϙ 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.
Installation in third-party products
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
Disposal
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
Legal requirements
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Ϙ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
Health risks
Workplaces equipped with stereomicroscopes
make it easier to examine extremely small
structures, but they also impose high demands
on the eyes and holding muscles of the user.
Depending on the duration of uninterrupted
work at such a workplace, impaired vision and
problems with the musculoskeletal system
may occur. Therefore, corresponding measures
should be taken to reduce the strain:
Ϙ Optimal arrangement of workplace, work
assignments and work ow (changing tasks
frequently).
Ϙ Thorough training of the personnel, giving
consideration to ergonomic and organizational aspects.
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Leica IC80 HD
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Leica IC80
HD Digital Camera Module by Leica Microsystems. The special design of the Leica IC80 HD
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-Denition
(HD)-capable monitor, where the following
resolutions are possible:
Ϙ 1920×1080i ("Full HD"). This resolution
provides the best possible imaging performance on a Full HD-capable television.
Ϙ 1280×720p ("HD ready"). This resolution is
suitable for display on televisions labeled
"HD ready".
Leica Application Suite
Along with your Leica IC80 HD, you also obtain
the "Leica Application Suite EZ" software (LAS
Core on request). It allows additional scenarios
to be implemented in which the television and
monitor can even be used together. Thus you
are ideally prepared for every situation: work at
the computer, presentations, training sessions,
trade show appearances, material testing and
more.
User-friendly even in the smallest detail
Like every digital camera, the Leica IC80 HD
reacts dierently to dierent light sources.
However, the white balance is factory set to
match the Leica LED illuminators. This means
that if you use a Leica LED illuminator, you automatically obtain the best results!
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Eective Displayed Section
Due to the sensor size in the camera, the
live image and the nal image capture do
not show the same section that you see when
looking through the eyepieces.
Using the optional graticule
The optional graticule can be inserted into the
eyepiece and shows the section of the live or
captured image.
Live image 1920×1080 (16:9)
Captured image 2048×1536 (4:3)
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Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories
Standard equipment
The standard delivery of the Leica IC80 HD
includes the following:
Ϙ Leica IC80 HD camera
Ϙ "Leica Application Suite" software DVD
Ϙ USB cable for the connection to the compu-
ter.
Additional information about working on
the computer and with Leica Application
Suite is provided in the software's online help.
Optional stand-alone kit
The optional stand-alone kit provides
everything you need to operate the Leica IC80
HD even without a computer. It contains:
Ϙ Power pack
Ϙ Remote control
Ϙ SD card
Ϙ HDMI cable for connection to computer or
Full HD television
Ϙ Analog video cable with cinch plug
The stand-alone kit is described on page 17
Optional accessory: handswitch/footswitch
You can trigger the camera using the optional handswitch/footswitch. This accessory is
recommended if you need both hands to manipulate the specimen or if you use a boomstand
or oorstand microscope setup which is very
sensitive to vibrations..
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Installation
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Assembling the Camera
The Leica IC80 HD is installed between
the microscope stand and tube.
The Leica IC80 HD is compatible with all
Leica M series stereomicroscopes.
If the tube of the microscope is already
installed, remove it according to the User
Manual provided with the microscope.
Assembly
1. Loosen the locking screw on the optics
carrier.
2 Place the Leica IC80 HD on the optics
carrier.
3. Tighten the locking screw carefully without
applying too much force.
4. Install the tube on the Leica
IC80 HD as described in the manual for your
stereomicroscope.
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