Leica XL UNIVERSAL STATIV, XL UNIVERSAL BASE User Manual

Leica XL Universal Base
User Manual

Important Safety Notes

Safety concept

Before using your microscope for the first time,
please read the “Safety concept” brochure
included with your instrument. It contains addi­tional information about handling and care.

Transport and assembly

The Leica XL Universal Baseplate is very

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heavy! To prevent injury and property
damage, have someone help you when trans­porting, setting up and positioning this unit!

For optimum lifting, grip the base by the
recesses provided for this purpose.

Use in clean rooms

The Leica XL Universal Baseplate can be used in
clean rooms without any problems.

Cleaning

Please follow the cleaning instructions provided
on page 14.

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Table of Contents

Assembly

Installing the Base and Focusing Column 5
Installing the Inspection Table 6
Installing the XL Extension 7
Assembling the Optics Carrier 8
Cables: Connections 9
Cables: Cable Duct 10
Motorized Focus: Restricting the Travel Path 11
ESD Terminals 12
Assembling the Remaining Components 13
Cleaning the Focusing Column 14

Dimensional Drawings

Dimensions 16

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Assembly

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Installing the Base and Focusing Column

Tools used

Allen key provided ★

Assistance for installation

Installing the focusing column will be
considerably easier if you have someone

help you.

The Leica XL Universal Baseplate is

predrilled, both on the longitudinal and
on the lateral sides, with the holes necessary
for installing the base. If, however, you plan to
use the inspection table with the 300×300 mm
travel range, the focusing column must be
installed on the lateral side.

Installing the column

1. Place the Leica XL Universal Baseplate onto
the table so that the desired installation
holes point over the edge of the table.

Move the Leica XL Universal Baseplate

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only far enough over the table edge to
make the drill holes accessible. If you pull the
baseplate too far over the edge of the table, it
can fall. This may lead to injury or damage.

2. While having another person, if possible,

hold the Leica XL Universal Baseplate
steady, screw the focusing column in place
using the screws provided.

What is next?

If you plan to use an inspection table, ★
continue from the next page of the Instal­lation Instructions.

If you do not intend to use an inspection ★
table, skip to page 7 of the Installation
Instructions.

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Installing the Inspection Table

Tools used

Allen key provided ★

The inspection table (1) is attached to
the base using the assembly bar (2)

provided.

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2

After installing the assembly bar, the

inspection table is simply attached using
setscrews — its own weight is sufficient for
ensuring a secure position.

Assembly

1. Place the assembly bar over the inspection
table at a minimum distance of 110 mm
from the focusing column.

2. Tighten the screws on the assembly bar to
affix it.

3. Place the inspection table onto the assem­bly bar so that the setscrews grab in the
holes.

4. Slide the work top of the inspection table
towards the focusing column. Be sure that
the work top cannot touch the focusing
column when it is fully extended.

5. If the work top touches the focusing column,
remove the inspection table. Attach the
assembly bar a little further from the focus­ing column.

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Installing the XL Extension

Tools

Allen key, 4mm ★

Maximum load capacity

The XL Extension is designed for a

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maximum weight of 8 kg! This value,
however, is hardly reached in practice, as the
following sample arrangement shows:

• LeicaM205Aopticscarrier

• 0.5×trinoculartube

• 2×eyepieces

• LeicaDFC420Cdigitalcamera

• LeicaLED5000MCIillumination

• 1.0×planapochromaticobjective

Together, all of these components weigh 6.6 kg
and can be used without problem.

Installing the XL Extension

1. Place the XL Extension on the focusing
column so that the screw fits into the thread
provided and the lug fits into the groove.

2. Press the XL Extension backwards to the
focusing column and screw it in place using
your other hand.

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Assembling the Optics Carrier

Tools

Assembling the Optics Carrier

Allen key provided ★

1. Place the optics carrier on the XL Exten­sion so that the screw fits into the thread
provided and the lug fits into the groove.

2. Press the optics carrier backwards to the
XL Extension and screw it in place using
your other hand.

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Cables: Connections

The terminals

The connection to the PC and to other instru­ments is made using the terminals on the rear
side of the column:

1. 2× CTL2 terminals for auxiliary equip­ment such as the Leica SmartTouch, the
foot switch, an illuminator from the Leica
LED5000 series and other accessories from
the Leica product range.

2. Terminal for the 50-watt power supply
provided.

3. USB terminal for the connection to the PC.

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2

Connecting the power supply

1. Connect the included power supply unit to
the power socket on the focusing column.

Connecting the control unit

1. Connect the control unit (such as the Leica
SmartTouch) to one of the two CTL2 termi­nals on the focusing column.

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Cables: Cable Duct

The cable duct

The cable duct provides better organiza­tion by holding the cables for the illumi-

nation.

The cover for the cable duct consists of
two elements, which can be removed

and installed independently of each other.

A shorter cover is included as standard

equipment. It can be used to replace a
standard-length cover. The gaps created using
the shorter cover can be used to feed the cable
into and out of the cable duct.

Inserting the cables

1. Remove the standard cover from the cable

duct.

2. Place the cable into the cable duct.

3. Install the shorter cover. Press this cover

onto the cable duct until you hear it click
into place.

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Motorized Focus: Restricting the Travel Path

Depending on the work situation, it may

be necessary to restrict the maximum
travel path of the microscope. This prevents the
following:

Injuries when manipulating the specimen ★
because the fingers or hand get pinched.

Accidental contact between the lens 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

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motorized focus is moving, the position
data 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 Allen key inserted and moving it upwards.

4. Tighten the screw of the limit stop.

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ESD Terminals

The Leica XL Universal Baseplate is

equipped with two ESD terminals.
Another terminal is located on the inspection
table.

Corresponding cables with banana plugs

are not included as standard equipment.

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Assembling the Remaining Components

For instructions on installing the remain-

ing components, please refer to the
documentation that was included with your
microscope.

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Cleaning the Focusing Column

To guarantee trouble-free functionality

for years, the focusing column should be
cleaned regularly. Otherwise, dirt and dust can
accumulate on the rollers, making it difficult or
even impossible to focus accurately.

For cleaning, use a soft, lint-free cloth. Tough
dirt can be removed using a mild cleaning
agent.

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Dimensional Drawings

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Dimensions

400

292

600

400

369

min. 290

83.4

28.5

max. 420

631

600

54

369

min. 290

83.4

max. 420

600

Leica M80 with universal base, XL Extension and binocular ErgoTube®

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