Leica TL-BASES User Manual
Observe and Document in
the Best Light
Leica’s new stereomicroscope stands bring light into sophisticated
observation and research
The Quality of Light Used...
…plays a basic role in microscopic analyses. The quality of any
optical system is only as good as the light available. With a new
family of specialized stereomicroscope stands, Leica continues
to offer top performance, consistent modularity, and ergonomy.
Leica stereomicroscopes are known worldwide for exceptional
optical performance. The Leica MZ16 stereomicroscope with
16× magnification particularly benefits from these new stands.
Leica’s new TL ST transmitted light stand, TL BFDF bright-
field/darkfield stand, and the high-performance TL RCTMand
TL RCITMstands offer the right solution for every task, space
requirement, and budget. Leica’s incident light stand sets new
design standards for weight-bearing sturdiness, without com-
promising ergonomics or its vibration-dissipation ability.
Images of a drosophila embryo taken using the Rottermann Contrast
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technique with different illumination methods.
Leica MZ16 A automated stereomicroscope with trinocular tube, Leica DFC320 digital camera,
Leica UMC manual control, motorized zoom, TL RCITMtransmitted light stand, and standard stage.
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Leica TL ST
Transmitted Light Stand
Control the brightness of the light source and the
mirror between the two guided end positions.
The halogen lamp can be replaced quickly
and easily.
Variable light guide provides full control
Operating the Leica TL ST transmitted light
stand is easy. Simply set the brightness with a
potentiometer. The mirror, which guides light
through the specimen at different angles, can
glide across the horizontal plane. The tilt angle
of the mirror is then automatically aligned. In
this way the user has full control of the transmitted light without having to spend time looking for
the best transmitted light angle.
Leica’s new halogen lamp is particularly efficient. With a capacity of only 20W, it reaches
the light utilization of a 35W lamp. The heating
effect is noticeably reduced, and temperaturesensitive specimens especially benefit from the
lower wattage.
Daylight filter reproduces natural color-tone
Leica offers a daylight filter accessory for the
standard transmitted light stand. The highlycoated glass raises the color temperature and
cuts off the infrared and UV spectrum of the
halogen lamp. This provides a spectrum similar
to daylight.
Change the lamps in a matter of seconds
The new, easy-to-use lamp changing mechanism enables quick replacement of a halogen
lamp. After a cooling down phase, the user can
access the lamp holder directly by removing two
screws on the heat sink.
Work in comfort
The large work surface of the standard transmitted light stand enables comparative analysis of
several specimens. While a specimen is analyzed
under the stereomicroscope, the other specimens can remain on the stand for quick
changeover if need be. A large glass plate protects the stand from any fluids should a spill
occur.
Leica MZ12
standard stage, and TL ST transmitted light stand
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5 with ErgoTube
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, coarse/fine drive,
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