Leica DMS300 User manual

Leica DMS300
User Manual

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Contents
General Instructions
General Instructions 5
Important Safety Notes 6
Symbols Used 7
Safety Instructions 8
Introduction
Congratulations! 11
Standard Delivery 12
System Overview – Boom Stand Configuration 13
Overview of the Instrument 14
System Overview – Standard Column Configuration 15
Effective Displayed Section 16
Assembly
LeicaDMS300 Swing-arm Stand 18
Baseplate and Vertical Column 18
Safety Ring and Horizontal Arm 19
10" Monitor 20
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS300 21
Objective Installation 22
Installing the Leica Ring Light 23
LeicaDMS300 With Incident Light Stand 25
Incident Light Base and Focusing Column 25
Microscope Carrier and LeicaDMS300 26
10" Monitor 27
Illumination: Installing the Leica LED3000 RL 28
Installation
HD Mode (Standalone) 31
Cables and Terminals, Activating HD Mode (Standalone) 31
PC Mode 32
Connecting a Computer, Installing Software, Activating PC Mode 32
Limitations in PC Mode 33
Startup Procedure
LeicaDMS300 35
Switching on the LeicaDMS300 35
Switching on the Illumination 36
Focusing, Adjusting the Resistance of the Focus Drive 37
Changing Magnification, Click-stop Feature 38
Remote Control 39
Pairing Cameras With Remotes 41
Configuring the Front Button or Footswitch 42

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Contents (Continued)
Operation
HD Mode (Standalone) 45
Checking Cables and Terminals 45
Switching on the LeicaDMS300 46
Information About SD Memory Cards 47
Capturing Images Without a Computer 48
Displaying Images and Videos Without a Computer 49
White Balance 50
PC Mode 51
Checking Cables, Terminals and Software 51
Switching on the LeicaDMS300 52
Additional Use of a HD Monitor in PC Mode 53
User Menu
Calling up the User Menu 55
Automatic White Balance 56
Manual White Balance 57
Exposure 58
Resolution 59
Camera Settings 61
User-Defined Settings 63
Setting the Overlay (SETUP OVERLAY) 65
Configuring Predefined Illumination Scenarios 67
Service
Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons 69
Spare Parts 72
Specifications
Technical Data 74
Optical Data 77
Dimensional Drawings 78
LeicaDMS300 78
Leica DMS300 With Incident Light Stand 79
LeicaDMS300 With Swing-arm Stand 80

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General Instructions

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General Instructions
Safety concept
Before using your Leica microscope for the first
time, please read the "Safety Concept" booklet
included with your instrument. It contains addi-
tional information on handling and care.
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.
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 microscope is oper-
ated, maintained and repaired by autho-
rized and trained personnel only.

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Important Safety Notes
Instructions for Use
You can find information on individual system
components on the interactive CD-ROM
together with all relevant user manuals in
additional languages. 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 website
www.leica-microsystems.com.
This operating manual describes the special
functions of the Leica DMS300 digital micro-
scope system and contains important instruc-
tions for its operational safety, maintenance,
and accessories.
The "Safety Concept" booklet contains addi-
tional safety information regarding the service
work, requirements and the handling of the
microscope, accessories and electrical accesso-
ries as well as general 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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Symbols Used
Warning! Safety hazard!
•This symbol indicates especially impor-
tant information that is mandatory to
read and observe.
Failure to comply can cause the following:
OHazards to personnel
OFunctional disturbances or damaged
instruments
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates information that
must be read and observed.
Failure to comply 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 informa-
tion or explanations that are intended to
provide clarity.

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Safety Instructions
Description
OThe individual modules fulfill the highest
requirements for observation and docu-
mentation with the Leica DMS300 digital
microscope system.
Intended Use
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Non-intended use
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Never use the LeicaDMS300 or its components
for surgical procedures (such as eye surgery)
since it is not intended for such use.
The instruments and accessories described in
this User Manual have been tested for safety and
potential 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.
Place of use
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
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.
OIn warm and warm-damp climatic zones,
the individual components require special
care in order to prevent the build-up of
fungus.
Responsibilities of person in charge of
instrument
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Ensure that:
OThe Leica DMS300 digital microscope
system and accessories are operated, main-
tained and repaired by authorized and
trained personnel only.
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 "Safety Concept" booklet
OOnly original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.
OBefore opening the instruments, switch off
the power and unplug the power cable.
OAvoid contact with powered electrical
circuits, which can lead to injury.
Transport
OUse the original packaging for shipping or
transporting the individual modules of the
Leica DMS300 digital microscope system
and the accessory components.
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.
Integration in third-party products
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Disposal
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Legal regulations
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
EC Declaration of Conformity
ORefer to "Safety Concept" booklet
Health risks
Workplaces with microscopes facilitate and
improve the viewing task, but they also impose
high demands on the eyes and holding muscles
of the user. Depending on the duration of unin-
terrupted work, asthenopia and musculoskel-
etal problems may occur. For this reason, appro-
priate measures for reduction of the workload
must be taken:
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.
The ergonomic optics concept and the design
of the LeicaDMS300 digital microscope system
aim to limit the strain on the user to the lowest
possible level.

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Introduction