Leica IC90 E User manual

Leica IC90 E
User Manual

Leica IC90 E User Manual 2
The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
Optional Remote Control 27
Viewing Images and Movies With the Optional Remote Control 28
Calling up the Camera Menu 29
COLOR (Automatic White Balance) 30
COLOR (Manual White Balance) 31
EXPOSURE 32
RESOLUTION 33
SETUP CAMERA (Camera Settings) 34
SETUP USER 35
SETUP ETHERNET 36
Pairing Cameras With Remotes 38
Go!
Ready! Set! Go! 40
Specifications
LeicaIC90 E 42
Dimensional Drawings 44
Contents
General Notes
Safety Concept 4
Symbols Used 5
Safety Instructions 6
Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance 10
The Leica IC90 E
Introduction 12
The Basics 13
Leica IC90 E: Overview 14
Camera Kit and Accessories 16
Get Ready!
Assembling the Camera
Get Set!
USB Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Computer 20
HDMI Mode – Capturing Images Without a Computer or Without
a Wireless Device 22
Adjusting Settings While in SD Mode 24
Ethernet Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Network 25

Leica IC90 E User Manual General Notes 3
General Notes

Leica IC90 E User Manual General Notes 4
Safety Concept
The Leica IC90 E is shipped with an interac-
tive CD-ROM, where you can find all relevant
user manuals. Keep it in a safe place, and
readily accessible to the user. User manu-
als and updates are also available for you
to download and print from our web site
www.leica-microsystems.com.
The "Safety concept" booklet contains addi-
tional safety information regarding service
work, requirements and the handling of the
stereo microscope, electrical and other acces-
sories 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 instru-
ments, 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.

Leica IC90 E User Manual General Notes 5
Symbols Used
Read and understand user manual
before using this device.
Warning of a danger
•This symbol indicates especially impor-
tant information that must be read and
complied with. Failure to comply can cause the
following:
OHazards to personnel
OFunctional disturbances or damaged
instruments
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates especially impor-
tant information that, if not observed,
can cause the following:
OHazards to personnel
OFunctional disturbances or damaged
instruments
Danger due to hot surface
This symbol warns against touching hot
surfaces, e.g. those of light bulbs.
Important information
This symbol indicates additional infor-
mation or explanations that intend to
provide clarity.

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Safety Instructions
Safety concept
Before using your Leica IC90 E for the first
time, please read the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your instrument. It contains addi-
tional information on handling and care.
Use in clean rooms
The Leica IC90 E can be used in clean rooms
without any problems.
Cleaning
ODo not use any unsuitable cleaning agents,
chemicals or techniques for cleaning.
ONever use chemicals to clean colored
surfaces or accessories with rubberized
parts. This could damage the surfaces,
and specimens could be contaminated by
abraded particles.
OIn most cases, we can provide special solu-
tions on request. Some products can be
modified, and we can offer other accesso-
ries for use in clean rooms.
Servicing
ORepairs 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
OEnsure that the Leica camera is operated,
maintained and repaired by authorized and
trained personnel only.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
Description
The individual modules fulfill the highest
requirements in terms of observation and
documentation with the Leica IC90 E.
Intended use
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
Non-intended use
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
The instruments and accessories described
in this manual have been safety-tested and
checked for possible hazards. The responsible
Leica affiliate must be consulted whenever
the instrument is altered, modified 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
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
OElectrical components must be placed at
least 10 cm away from the wall and from
flammable substances.
OAvoid large temperature fluctuations,
direct sunlight and vibrations. These condi-
tions can distort measurements and micro-
graphic images.
OIn 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:
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
Ensure that:
OThe Leica IC90 E is operated, maintained
and repaired only by authorized and
trained personnel.
OAll operators have read, understood and
observe this User Manual, and particularly
the safety regulations.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
Repairs, service work
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
OOnly original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.
OBefore opening the instruments, switch off
the power and unplug the power cable.
OTouching the live electric circuit can cause
injury.
Transport
OFor shipping or transporting the individual
modules of the Leica IC90 E, use the original
packaging.
OIn order to prevent damage from vibrations,
disassemble all moving parts that (accord-
ing to the user manual) can be assembled
and disassembled by the customer and
pack them separately.
Installation in third-party products
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
Disposal
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
Legal requirements
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
EC Declaration of Conformity
ORefer to the "Safety concept" booklet
included with your camera.
Health risks
Workplaces equipped with stereo microscopes
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:
OOptimal arrangement of workplace, work
assignments and work flow (changing tasks
frequently).
OThorough training of the personnel, giving
consideration to ergonomic and organiza-
tional aspects.

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Care and Maintenance

Leica IC90 E User Manual Care and Maintenance 10
General
OFor good optical results, it is important to
keep optical components clean.
OAlways cover the microscope and the Leica
IC90 E with the dust cover included in the
delivery when the instrument is not in use.
OIf an optical surface is very dirty or
dusty, flush it using a syringe or clean
it using a camelhair brush before attempt-
ing to wipe it off.
OOptical surfaces should be cleaned using
a lint-free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab
soaked in methanol or a commercially
available glass cleaner. Do not use alcohol.
OAvoid excessive use of solvents. The lint-
free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab should
be soaked with solvent, but not so wet that
solvent runs over the lens.
Danger of electric shock
Risk of electric shock. Removing the
cover of the Leica IC90 E camera or the
stand-alone kit exposes electrically live parts
which, if touched, can cause potentially fatal
injuries. Have technical service carried out by a
Leica Microsystems authorized dealer.
Care and Maintenance

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The Leica IC90 E

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Your Leica IC90 E is a state of the art brightfield camera with 10 megapixel image resolution. The camera can be easily connected to a variety of stereo
microscopes (CMO) without additional components. There are various ways to connect the camera with your viewing devices:
Introduction
Use Ethernet mode to connect the Leica IC90E
with your facilities' network via Ethernet
(RJ45) cable.
For PC use the Leica Application Suite (LAS) Software (LAS 4.9 / LAS X 3.0 or higher) and for MAC use Leica Aquire (version 3.3 or higher)
to capture images. For mobile devices check the Apple App Store or Google Play for the Leica AirLab App from Leica Microsystems.
Use USB mode to connect the Leica IC90 E
directly via USB cable with a PC or MAC.
Use HDMI mode to connect the Leica IC90 E
to a large HD-screen for a standalone solu-
tion without computer. You can save images
directly onto SD card when operating in this
mode.
Capture images from any
remote PC or MAC with access
to your network (LAN).
Even mobile devices can be
used if there is a WLAN-connec-
tion to the same network.
Ethernet mode USB mode HDMI mode

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Your Leica HD camera has many possibili-
ties for various applications and condi-
tions of use. Below are some basic concepts to
help you get the most performance for your
application.
In order to keep your camera up to date
and to benefit from newest functions you
should update the camera's firmware from time
to time. Detailed instructions about this topic
can be found in the download section of the
Leica IC90 E on our website. To check out your
camera's firmware version use the information
box in stand-alone mode (see section remote
control) or the "About" section in the software
on the computer.
Power Leica IC90 E
Power can be provided to the camera in the
following ways:
OUSB power connector on the microscope
stand
OExternal USB power supply
OUSB connectors on the PC
1. Capture button
OUsed to capture an image in HDMI mode
2. Mode switch
OSwitch into different modes (USB mode,
Ethernet mode, HDMI mode)
3. Mode panel
OThe mode panel with the symbols for USB,
Ethernet and HDMI (from top to bottom) indi-
cates in which mode you are.
OThe LEDs will flash when you change from
one mode to another.
The Basics
Note direct connection to an HD display
is possible in all modes.
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Leica IC90 E: Overview
1. LED status indicator
OFlashing when camera is starting
OConstant green means ready
2. Capture button for SD card capture
3. Mode switch
4. Mode panel
5. Power ON/OFF switch
6. Pinhole switch
7. SD card slot
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1. Socket for hand-/foot switch
2. Socket for Ethernet cable
3. Socket for the HDMI cable
4. Socket for the USB cable
Front
Infrared sensor: Receives the signal from the
optional remote control.
Leica IC90 E: Overview (Continued)
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Camera Kit and Accessories
Camera and software kit
Enables you to capture images on a PC with LAS
or LAS X.
Content
OLeica IC90 E camera
OUSB cable
OCD with Leica Application Suite (LAS) Soft-
ware
Standalone kit (accessory)
Enables you to connect your Leica IC90 E to a
HDMI monitor and store images on a SD card.
Recommended if you use the camera without
a PC.
Content
OHDMI cable
ORemote Control RC3 (art. no. 10 450 805)
OSD card
OPower supply with international connectors
OEthernet cable
Hand-/foot switch (accessory)
Enables you to operate the camera remotly
with your hand or foot. The following functions
can be programmed: image capture, video,
white balance, and overlay. Recommended if
you need both hands to manipulate the speci-
men or if you work with a boom-/floorstand
sensitive to vibrations.
Content
OHand-/foot switch
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Get Ready!

Leica IC90 E User Manual Get Ready! 18
Assembling the Camera
It can be mounted in four simple steps:
1. Remove the tube.
2. Place the camera onto the microscope
stand.
Designed as a sandwich camera the Leica IC90E
easily fits between the microscope stand and
the tube.
3. Add the tube back on top of the camera.
4. Connect the camera via USB, HDMI or
Ethernet to your viewing device.
Leica tube
Leica IC90 E
Leica M-series
optics carrier

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Get Set!

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10×eyepieces have a fixed circular field
of view of 18 mm or more diameter.
The field of view of the IC90 E is rectangular
to ensure an even field on the digital image.
As a result, the image field of the camera is
smaller than the object field seen through the
eyepieces.
Installing and connecting
1. Insert the provided CD into your computer,
and follow the instructions to load the soft-
ware.
2. Insert the provided USB cable into the
camera’s USB port, and attach the other
end of the cable to a USB 2.0 port of your
computer.
3. Turn on the camera using the ON/OFF
switch.
4. The status light will blink green. Wait until
the status light stops flashing and one of
the mode panel buttons turns green. This
may take approximately 30 seconds.
USB Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Computer
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