Leica TL RCI, TL RC User Manual
Transmitted
Light Bases
TL RC
™
(MDG 32)
TL RCI
™
(MDG 30)
User Manual
Contents
Page
Overviews
Safety concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation
Relief contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Path-folding mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
IsoPro™ cross stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Light intensity and color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
USB mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Methods with transmitted light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Relief display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Care, maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Expansion diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Dimensioned drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Transmitted-light bases TL RC™ and TL RCI™ – Safety concept
Dear User
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The user manual
This user manual is available in 20 additional languages on our
interactive CD-ROM.
User manuals and updates are also available for download on
our homepage at www
.stereomicroscopy.com.
The user manual at hand describes the safety instructions,
assembly, and handling of the TL RC™ and TL RCI™ transmitted-light bases.
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1.1 The user manual
The TL RC™ /TL RCI™ transmitted-light bases
come with an interactive CD-ROM containing all
relevant manuals in 20 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 download and print-out on our
homepage at www.stereomicroscopy.com.
The TL RC™ and TL RCI™ transmitted-light bases
are a module of the Leica M stereo microscope
series. This user manual describes the special
functions of the transmitted-light base and contains important instructions for operating safety,
maintenance and the accessory parts.
The M2-105-0 user manual for the Leica M stereo
microscopes contains additional safety rules for
the stereo microscope, accessories and electrical
accessories, as well as instructions for maintenance.
You can combine the transmitted-light base TL RC™
with any cold light source and a glass fiber light
guide (active f = 10mm, tail tube f = 13mm). Please
read the user manual and the safety requirements
of the supplier.
Before assembly, start up and use, please
read the user manuals cited 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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1.1.1 Symbols used
Warning of danger
This symbol indicates information, which must be
read and obeyed. Disregarding these instructions
– can cause hazards to personnel!
– can lead to functional disturbances and
damaged instruments.
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates especially important
information, which must be read and obeyed
Disregarding these instructions can lead to
– can cause hazards to personnel!
– can lead to functional disturbances and
damaged instruments.
Warning - hot surface
This symbol warns you of tangible, hot points,
such as light bulbs.
Important information
This symbol indicates additional information or
explanations that intend to provide clarity.
Action
왘 This symbol within the text indicates that
certain operations must be carried out.
Explanatory notes
• This symbol indicates additional notes and
explanations provided in the text.
Figures
(1.5) Numbers in brackets within the descriptions
relate to the figures and the items within those
figures. Example (1.3): Figure 1 is located, for
example, on Page 8 and item 3 is the filter carrier.
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1.2 Safety regulations
Description
The transmitted-light bases TL RC™ and TL RCI™
fulfill the highest requirements for observation
and documentation of Leica stereo microscopes
of the M series. It contains a path-folding mirror,
a device for partial pupil illumination and relief
contrast generation, a ground-glass screen, an
additional condenser and Fresnel lenses. The
complete stand consists of:
– Transmitted-light base TL RC™ or TL RCI™
– Stand 300 mm or 500 mm long with focusing
drive, manual coarse/fine or motorized focus
– Glass stage plate, clear, 220×170×4mm
– Light source and light guide according to
requirements
Accessories:
– Gliding stage
– Leica MATS Thermocontrol System with
heating stage
– Polarization set
and many more (see Expansion diagram)
Intended uses
TL RC™ and TL RCI™ transmitted-light bases are
used in the assembly of Leica M series stereo
microscopes via tripod column and microscope
carrier. They can be combined with any cold light
source and light guide and allows you to observe
transparent specimen with relief contrast and
direct transmitted light. The TL RCI™ transmittedlight base posseses an integrated halogen lamp
that particularly supports control by Leica Application Suite (LAS) software.
Prohibited uses
If you use the transmitted-light base
TL RC™/TL RCI™, its components, and the accessories in a way other than that described in the
user manual, harm may be caused to people or
objects.
Never:
– Change, rebuild or take apart parts, if not
specifically instructed to in this manual.
– Let non-authorized persons open parts of the
instrument.
– Use the transmitted-light base TL RC™/TL RCI™
for investigations and operations on the human
eye.
The units or accessory components described in
the user manual have been checked for safety
and possible dangers. Always consult the responsible Leica office or the main plant in Wetzlar at
any time there is a need to adjust the unit or it is
combined with non Leica components which go
beyond the scope of this manual.
Unauthorized adjustment of the unit or improper
use renders the warranty null and void.
Place of use
– Only use the transmitted-light base
TL RC™/ TL RCI™ in closed, dust free rooms
and between +10°C and +40°C. Make sure that
the rooms are free of oil vapors or other chemical vapors and extreme humidity.
– Set up the electrical components at least 10 cm
from walls and combustible objects.
– Avoid large temperature fluctuations, direct
sunlight and vibrations. This can cause faulty
measurements or microphotographs.
– In warm, or warm and humid climatic zones,
the transmitted-light base TL RC™/ TL RCI™
requires particular care to prevent formation
of fungus.
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Responsibilities of person in charge of the
instrument
Ensure that
– The transmitted-light base TL RC™/ TL RCI™
and the accessories are only operated, main-
tained and repaired by authorized and trained
personnel.
– Personnel who use the instrument have read
and understood this user manual and in partic-
ular the safety instructions and obey them.
Repairs, servicing work
– Repairs may only be carried out by servicing
engineers trained by Leica Microsystems or
your own authorized technical personnel.
– Only original Leica Microsystems parts may
be used.
– Before opening the devices, turn off power
and unplug mains cables.
If you touch the electric circuit of the
equipment, you may receive an electric shock.
Transport
– Use the original packaging for shipping or
transporting the transmitted-light base TL RC™/
TL RCI™ and the accessory components.
– To prevent damage through vibrations, remove
and pack specially all the moving components
which you installed yourself, in accordance
with the user manual.
Integration in third-party products
The following must be observed if Leica products
are built into third-party products: The manufacturer of the complete system or the person putting
it on the market is responsible for adhering to
applicable safety regulations, laws and guidelines.
Disposal
The products described here must be disposed off
in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
Legal requirements
Adhere to general and local regulations relating
to accident prevention and environmental protection.
EU declaration of conformity
The transmitted-light base TL RC™/ TL RCI™ and
the accessories have been constructed according
to the state of the art and issued with an EU declaration of conformity.
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Controls
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1 Cooling element of integrated halogen illumination (TL RCI™ only)
2 Adapter plate for easy assembly of focusing drives
3 Standard stage 10 447 269
4 Filter bracket for up to three filters
5 Control button for the upper and lower Rottermann-Contrasts™ flap
6 Button to rotate and side-to-side movement of mirror
7 TL RCI™ transmitted-light base
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