Leica TL5000 Ergo User Manual
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Leica TL5000 Ergo Transmitted Light Base
General Notes
Safety concept
Before using your microscope for the rst time,
please read the "Safety concept" brochure
included with your instrument. It contains
additional information about handling and
care.
Use in clean rooms
The Leica TL5000 Ergo can be used in clean
rooms without any problems.
Cleaning
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You can nd notes on cleaning in the
appendix, which begins on page 53 .
Servicing
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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
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Ensure that the Leica stereomicroscope
is operated, maintained and repaired by
authorized and trained personnel only.
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Symbols Used
Warning! Safety hazard!
This symbol indicates especially important information that is mandatory to
read and observe.
Failure to comply can cause the following:
Å Hazards to personnel
Å Functional disturbances or damaged
instruments
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates especially important information that is mandatory to
read and observe.
Failure to comply can cause the following:
Å Hazards to personnel
Å Functional disturbances or damaged
instruments
Important information
This symbol indicates additional information or explanations that are intended
to provide clarity.
Explanatory notes
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This symbol within the text stands for additional information and explanations.
Figures
(1) Numbers in parentheses within the
descriptions relate to the gures and the
items within those gures.
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Safety Instructions
Description
The safety instructions in this manual refer to
the installation and use of the Leica TL5000
Ergo transmitted light base. Be sure to read the
safety instructions noted in the manual for your
Leica stereomicroscope before use.
Intended use
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Non-intended use
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
The instruments and accessories described in
this User Manual have been tested for safety
and potential 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!
Place of use
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Å Electrical components must be placed at
least 10 cm away from the wall and from
ammable substances.
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Safety Instructions (continued)
Responsibilities of person in charge of
instrument
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Ensure that:
Å the base, the M series stereomicroscopes
and accessories are operated, maintained
and repaired by authorized and trained
personnel only.
Å All operators have read, understood and
observe this User Manual, and particularly
the safety instructions.
Repairs, service work
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Å Only original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.
Å Before opening the instruments, switch o
the power and unplug the power cable.
Touching the live circuit can cause
injury.
Integration in third-party products
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Disposal
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Legal regulations
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
EC Declaration of Conformity
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet
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Contents
Leica TL5000 Ergo
Congratulations! 8
The Modular Design: Everything is Relative 9
On We Go 10
Assembly
Important Information for Assembly 12
Assembling the Focusing Column 13
Motorized Focus: Restricting the Travel Path 14
Optics carrier 15
Tube 16
Eyepieces 17
Objective 18
Quick Start Guide
An overview of the Leica TL5000 Ergo 20
The integrated aperture 21
The dierent contrast methods 22
Possible scenarios 23
Switching the transmitted light base on and o 24
Working with bright eld illumination 26
Working with Rottermann contrast 27
Working with dark eld illumination 29
Dark eld for uorescence applications 30
Switching the automatic control system for bright eld on and o 31
Resetting the base to factory default settings 32
Preparation for the automatic control system
The basics 34
Detection with SmartTouch™ 35
Detection with Leica Application Suite 36
Detection with Leica Application Suite AF 37
Operation with LeicaSmartTouch™
Leica SmartTouch™ expands your possibilities! 39
An overview of the Leica SmartTouch™ 40
Controls on the Touchscreen 41
Accessing the Leica TL5000 Ergo 42
Bright eld illumination control system 43
Rottermann contrast control system 44
Dark eld illumination control system 45
Switching o the LED display 46
Resetting settings 47
Malfunction indicator / automatic shuto 48
Dimensions and Specications
Dimensions 50
Specications 51
Appendix
Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons 53
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new Leica TL5000 Ergo transmitted light base. The multitude of contrast methods will make your daily
work substantially easier. Whether bright eld, dark eld or Rottermann
contrast: The optimal illumination for your specimens is always available
while you work. The transmitted light base is maintenance-free due to
the energy saving, long-lasting LED light source; lamp replacements are
a thing of the past.
Furthermore, the Leica TL5000 Ergo ts seamlessly with the encoded
components of the Leica M series. If, for example, you work with an
encoded Leica M205 C stereomicroscope, the information on magnication or objectives in use is automatically relayed to your Leica TL5000 Ergo
transmitted light base or Leica SmartTouch™ control unit.
Though the reliability and robustness of Leica devices is world-renowned,
the Leica TL5000 Ergo requires a certain degree of care and attention.
Therefore, we recommend that you read this manual. It contains all the
information you need regarding operation, safety and maintenance.
Simply observing a few guidelines will ensure that even after years
of intensive use, your transmitted light base will continue to work as
smoothly and reliably as on the very rst day.
We wish you the best of success in your work!
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The Modular Design: Everything is Relative
The Leica M series provides maximum exibility
in choosing equipment, thanks primarily to the
modular conguration and the compatibility
that Leica has painstakingly maintained for
decades. The optics carriers, eyepieces, bases
and more can be combined in any way you
choose, allowing you to create the microscope
that best suits your needs.
Despite this, you will notice that the control
elements and individual components do not
dier signicantly. Whichever conguration
you choose, you will quickly feel right at home.
Have a special request? Let us know!
Leica Microsystems enjoys an exceptional reputation when it comes to devising customerspecic solutions. If you have a special request
that cannot be met with standard parts, contact
your Leica consultant. We have a solution for
every problem.
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On We Go
If your new equipment conguration has
already been assembled and commissioned by
your Leica consultant, skip the installation instructions and start with the Quick Start Guide
on page 19..
If, on the other hand, you are putting the base
and microscope together yourself, continue
with the "Assembly" chapter, which begins on
page .11
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Assembly
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Important Information for Assembly
The following instructions refer to the
assembly of the Leica TL5000 Ergo trans-
mitted light base together with the Leica M205
C stereomicroscope. However, the transmitted
light base can be operated with all Leica M
series stereomicroscopes – with or without uorescence. For details on assembling the optics
carrier, tube, and eyepieces please consult your
stereomicroscope's user manual.
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Assembling the focusing column
The rst step is to connect the focusing column
of the M series to the Leica TL5000 Ergo.
Tools used
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Hex socket screwdriver, 3 mm
Assembling the column adapter
1. Securely install the column adapter on the
column using the four included screws.
Assembling the focusing column
2. Securely screw the focusing column to the
Leica TL5000 Ergo using the 6 included
screws.
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Motorized Focus: Restricting the Travel Path
Depending on the work situation, it
may be necessary to restrict the maxi-
mum travel path of the stereomicroscope. This
prevents the following:
Å Injuries when manipulating the specimen
because the ngers or hand get pinched.
Å Accidental contact between the objective
and the specimen, and potential resulting
damage.
Readjusting the motorized focus
The motorized focus is factory-adjusted and
normally does not need to be readjusted – even
if the maximum travel path is changed.
Exception: If the power fails while the motorized focus is moving, the position data
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are lost. In this case, the calibration must be
repeated using the Leica LAS software or the
Leica SmartTouch™. To do so, please consult the
respective manual.
Restricting the bottom travel range
1. Move the motorized focus into the lowest
position you want to reach.
2. Unscrew the screw of the limit stop on the
side of the focusing column.
3. Push the limit stop to the height of the
motorized focus.
It is easiest to move the limit stop by keeping the
screwdriver inserted and moving it upwards.
4. Tighten the screw of the limit stop.
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Optics Carrier
Tools used
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Hex socket screwdriver, 4 mm
Please use the planapochromatic objectives of the M series (article numbers 10
450 027 to 10 450 030) with the microscope
carrier. If you have any inquiries regarding
compatibility and adaptation of other models,
please contact your Leica consultant.
Assembling the Optics Carrier
1. Place the microscope carrier on the focusing column so that the screw ts into the
thread provided and the lug ts into the
groove.
3. Insert the optics carrier into the microscope
carrier and fasten it with the locking screw.
2. Press the microscope carrier backwards to
the focusing column and screw it in place
using your other hand.
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Tube
All intermediate tubes that t between
the optics carrier and the binocular tube
are tted in the same manner.
Please note that inserting intermediate elements can lead to shading in the
border area of the eld of view.
Preparations
1. Unscrew the positioning screw and remove
the protective cover.
Assembling the tube
2. Push the tube (for example, the inclined
binocular tube) into the dovetail ring and
rotate it slightly in both directions until the
positioning screw meshes with the guide
groove.
3. While holding the tube only slightly, carefully tighten the positioning screw. It is
automatically brought to the correct position.
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Eyepieces
Tools used
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No tools required.
Magnication range
You can extend the overall magnication range
using available 10×, 16×, 25× and 40× wideeld eyepieces for persons wearing glasses.
Preparation
1. If you want to use an optional reticule,
insert it now.
2. Remove the plastic tube guard.
Inserting the eyepieces
3. Push the eyepieces into the tubes as far as
they will go and check to ensure that they
t tightly and accurately.
4. Securely tighten the clamping screws.
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