Leica MZ6 - Manuals

Read the user manual and safety instructions before starting up. The Leica MS5, MZ6, MZ7 5 , MZ9 5 , MZ12 5, MZ16 and MZ16 A stereomicro- scopes are optical instruments which use magnification for improvedvisualization of objects, their details and specimens from technology andnatural sciences. The ...

7 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Safety regulations Repairs may only be carried out by Leica-trained service tech-nicians. Only original Leica spare parts may be used. • Ensure that personnel who use the instrument have read and understood this user manual and in particular the safety instructions. • E...

Liquids Power cables Cable routing Opening the instrument Supply voltage Connections Changing bulbs 8 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Safety regulations Electrically-operated items The safety regulations listed below apply to the following items:– Transmitted-light stand, bright field, 20 W (page 24)– S...

The following must be observed if Leica products are build intothird-party products:The manufacturer of the complete system or the person puttingit on the market is responsible for adhering to applicable safetyregulations, laws and guidelines. Adhere to general and local regulations relating to acci...

Stereomicroscope 1 Magnification changer 2 Engaging ratchet positions 3a Focusing drive 3b Coarse and fine focusing Larger knob: Coarse focusing, Smaller knob: Fine focusing. 3c Adjustable ring Changes the ease of movement of the coarse/fine drive. 4 Clamping screw Holds the optics carrier in the mi...

11 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Overview Leica designby Ernest Igl/Christophe Apothéloz Leica MZ9 5 7 5 4 6 2 1 3c 3b 8 Leica MZ7 5 7 5 46 2 1 3c 3b 8 Leica MZ12 5 7 5 10 46 2 1 3c 3b 8 Leica MZ16 7 5 10 11 4 6 9 1 2 3b 3c 8

Magnification changer • Zoom means continuous change of magnification. Ratchets can be engaged for certain magnifications (see below). • For zooming with MZ16 A, see the user manual M2-116-0. MS5: 5 stepsMZ6: 6:1 zoomMZ7 5 : 7.9:1 zoom MZ9 5 : 9.5:1 zoom MZ12 5 : 12.5:1 zoom MZ16 and MZ16 A: 16:1 zo...

14 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Operation Ergonomics, viewing height • Pay great attention when setting up your stereomicroscope. You will only benefit fully from the outstanding optical andergonomic advantages of the instrument if you set it up precisely in accordance with the directions already giv...

– ErgoWedge™ 5° – 25°– ErgoWedge™ ±15°– ErgoModule™ 50 mm – The ErgoTube™ 45° has eyepiece tubes which are 65 mm longer than the standard ones. Magnification factor 1.6 × . MZ16 A: The magnification factor can be toggled on and off using the OPT key. – ErgoModule™ 30 – 120 mm Relubrication may be re...

17 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Operation 왘 Place the object beneath the objective. 왘 Engage the lowest magnification (page 12). 왘 Look into the eyepieces. 왘 Using the rotary knob, bring the object into focus. The coarse/fine drive supports up to15 kg. – Resolution with 5 kg load: 1 µm – Resolution w...

The parallax-free imaging produces more precise results inphotography, measuring and polarization. 왘 Shift the stereomicroscope to the left or the right position. The object is now located directly beneath either the left or the right beam path. • When photographing or measuring, se- lect the beam p...

20 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Operation Adjusting diopter settings and parfocality Leica stereomicroscopes are parfocally matched. This meansthat, once you have focused on a feature in the manner de-scribed, taking account of diopter settings, you can zoom themagnification up and down without refoc...

4. Engage the highest magnification position. 5. Optimize the focus using the focusing drive. 6. Engage the lowest magnificationposition. 7. Do not look into the eyepieces. 왘 Rotate the eyepieces counterclockwise in the "+" direction as far as the stop (+5 diopters). 8. Look into the eyepiec...

The components 1a Incident-light base with stage plate1b Transmitted-light base with glass stage plate2a Side-faced column with drive housing, coarse/fine2b Side-faced column with drive housing, 300 mm or 500 mm3 Microscope carrier 4 Optics carrier 5 Interchangeable objective 6 Binocular tube 7 Wide...

23 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Assembly StandIncident-light stand 왘 Remove the stage plate. 왘 Insert 3 Allen screws into the undersideof the baseplate and secure them to thebottom end of the side-faced column. 왘 Insert the stage plate. To fit the microscope carrier and the stereomicroscope, see page...

Transmitted-light stand, bright field, 20 W Follow the safety instructions given on page 7. 왘 Fit the side-faced column to the transmitted-light base asdescribed on page 23. Never touch the bulb when it is hot. You may sustain burns. • Do not touch the new 6 V/20 W halogen bulb directly with your fi...

Transmitted-light stand, bright and dark field The illumination of the transmitted-light stand bright and darkfield consists of a fiber-optic light guide and a light source. Observe the safety regulations from the manufacturer of the light source. 왘 Unplug the fiber-optic light guide from the connec...

Transmitted-light stand HL The column seat contains Allen screws. 왘 Remove the glass stage plate. 왘 Invert the transmitted-light base and place it on a table. 왘 Hold column against the column seat from underneath. 왘 Insert the Allen screws into the column from the top andtighten them. 왘 Invert the t...

Swinging-arm stand ESD The swinging-arm stand ESD is of conducting material (surfaceresistance <10 11 Ohm/squared, discharge time <2 seconds from 1,000 V to 100 V). Two sockets for connecting ∅ 4 mm ground cables are provided on the base. 왘 Insert 4 Allen screws into the base from beneath and ...

Large swinging-arm and table-clamp stands 왘 Use the clamp to secure the column toa table top 20 mm – 50 mm thick. 왘 Insert 4 Allen screws into the base frombeneath and secure them to the end ofthe column. The safety ring secures the instrument and must alwaysbe positioned beneath the horizontal arm....

10 445 614 MZ6 10 411 589 1x10 422 562 1.5x10 447 081 2x10 473 832 0.8x10 445 201 0.63x10 422 563 0.5x10 422 564 0.32x Achromat M1-105-MZ16 / 01.04 10 446 371 MZ7 5 10 446 272 MZ9 5 10 447 102 MZ16 10 447 103 MZ1 6 A 10 445 613 MS5 10 446 172 10 411 589 1x10 422 562 1.5x10 447 081 2x10 473 832 0.8x1...

33 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Objective combinations C Compatible CA Compatible if used with intermediate ring (order separately) 0 Intermediate ring is recommended M Magnification increased by factor 1.25 × or higher * Remove intermediate ring (10 446 393); already included with MZ9 5 . ...

35 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Assembly Binocular tube 왘 Release the clamping screw. • If you have an accessory such as an ergo module (page 14), a coaxial illumi-nator (page 47) or a video/phototube (page 52), fit it now to the optics carrier.Tighten the clamping screw. 왘 Tilt the binocular tube an...

Objective nosepiece • Suggested for Leica MZ16 and MZ16 A Please note: When using the objective nosepiece together with MS5, MZ6,MZ7 5 , MZ9 5 or MZ12 5 large fields of view at low magnifications are not fully illuminated. – Hold objectives during assembly and disassembly to prevent them from fallin...

Transformers Follow the safety instructions given on page 7.Leica transformers may only be opened by authorized servicepersonnel, and the power cable must be disconnected before-hand. The transformers are not to be used outdoors. Regulating transformer The regulating transformer 5.3 to 7.5 V/40 VA i...

You can prolong the life of your bulb if you: 왘 First switch off the lamp by turning the rotary knob into the black range 왘 and only then switch the transformer on or off. 왘 Turn on the power switch. The diode is illuminated. 왘 Use the rotary knob to adjust the brightness. Above 6 V the diode is ill...

6 V/10 W incident lamp • The 6 V/10 W lamp is an inclined incident source for illuminating spatial objects • By using two lamps, you can soften or eliminate shadows.• At the nominal voltage (6 V), the color temperature is 2700 K. 왘 Release the clamping screw. 왘 Unfold the lampholder arm. 왘 Retighten...

42 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations 6 V/20 W incident lamp • The 6 V/20 W lamp is an inclined incident source for illuminating spatial objects. • By using two lamps, you can soften or eliminate shadows.• At the nominal voltage (6 V), the color temperature is 3200 K, ideal for photography. S...

43 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations Observe the safety notes on page 7. Observe the notes with respect to the use of the transformer on page 38. 왘 Connect the cable between the lamp housing and the trans-former (page 38). 왘 Switch on the transformer and use therotary knob to adjust the brig...

44 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations Disconnect the lamp cable from the transformer. Never touch the bulb when it is hot. You may sustain burns. • Do not touch the 6 V/20 W halogen bulb directly with your fin- gers, because finger marks can cause it to crack when heated.Remove finger marks i...

45 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations Leica L2 cold-light source The antistatic Leica L2 cold-light source is powerful, small,compact, inexpensive and suitable for simple observation taskswith the Leica MS5 and MZ6 stereo microscopes. In addition toone or two-arm light guides, corresponding a...

46 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations Cold light source Leica CLS series The Leica CLS series is a high-performance line for high lightintensity within the smallest possible space and flicker-freewhite light with the lowest possible thermal effect on the ob-jects. The comprehensive line of ac...

47 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations Supply (line) lamp 25W Follow the safety instructions given onpage 7. 왘 Fit the lamp holder and lamp as described below (incident-light lamp 6 V/10 W). 왘 Connect the 25 W supply (line) lamp to the power supply. 왘 Switch on the supply (line) lamp. 왘 Align ...

Near-vertical illuminator • The near-vertical (approx. 5°) light beam illuminates depres- sions and cavities. • Shadowing by tools is eliminated.• This illuminator can only be used with the achromatic objec- tives having focal lengths of 100, 150, 175 and 200 mm. • Spacer rings are required for the ...

49 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Illuminations 왘 Attach the fiber-optic light guide on either the left or the right. To switch on the cold-light illuminator, refer to the user manual provided with it. 왘 Turn the rotary knob. • A movable prism directs the light from the left or right outlet onto the ob...

Tubes • All accessory tubes which fit between the optics carrier and the binocular tube are fitted in the same manner. • In the dovetail ring of the optics carrier is a locating screw which must engage the notch in the accessory (page 35).This is best accomplished by moving the accessory slightlyfro...

Drawing tube • The drawing tube is for both left-handers and right-handers. Fit the mirror on the left-hand or right-hand side of the opticscarrier. 왘 Fit the drawing tube between optics car-rier and binocular tube as described onpage 50. 왘 Place a sheet of paper beneath themirror. 왘 Use a table lam...

Trinocular video/phototube 100% Fitting: See "Trinocular video/phototube 50%". 왘 Observation: Push lever in. 왘 Photography: Pull out lever to the left. • 100% in both eyepieces. • 100% in the left eyepiece• 100% in the video/photo beam path. As shown in the setup diagram on page 52, there ar...

Attachment for vertical and oblique observation • The attachment for vertical and oblique observation enables spatial objects to be observed from above, and also from allaround at an angle of 45°. • The microscope carrier must be fitted in the lower position 1 (page 34). • For MS5, MZ6: Fit the 1 × ...

Stages The ∅ 120 mm stages can be used in those incident and trans- mitted-light stands which have a ∅ 120 mm port. The gliding stage can be moved in all directions and rotated completely. 왘 Place the ∅ 120 mm gliding stage in the ∅ 120 mm port and secure it with the eccentric lever. 왘 Insert the ∅ ...

58 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Notes Tips and hints: What to do if … Remedy: • Set the interpupillary distance correctly (page 15).• Locate the eyepoint (page 15). Remedy: • Fit the eyepieces correctly (page 35).• Adjust your dioptric settings exactly as described (page 20). Remedy: • Adjust the eas...

59 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Notes Care, maintenance We will show you how to look after your microscope and howto clean it. You are working with a high-precision, high-performance instrument. Accordingly, we guarantee the quality of each of our instru-ments. The guarantee covers all faults in mate...

60 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Notes Cleaning Dust and dirt will affect the quality of your results. 왘 Put a dust cover over the instrument during breaks in work. 왘 Use dust caps to protect tube openings, tubes without eyepieces, and eyepieces. 왘 Remove dust with a pneumatic rubber bulb or with a so...

61 Leica M Stereomicroscopes – Notes Calculation MO Magnification of objective ME Magnification of eyepiece z Magnification changer position q Tube factor, e.g. 1.5 × for coaxial incident light, 45° ErgoTube TM 1.6 × r Factor 1.25 × if the planachromatic and planapochro- matic objectives of the MZ12...

62 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Optical data of Leica MS5, MZ6 Objectives Working distance (mm) Field diameter (mm) Total magnification 0.63 25.2 9.5 31.5 7.6 50.4 4.8 20.2 11.9 15.8 15.2 7.9 30.4 12.6 19 37.6 6.4 0.8 32 7.5 40 6 64 3.8 25.6 9.4 20 12 10 24 16 15 47.8 5 1 40 6 50 4.8 80 3 3...

64 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Optical data of Leica MZ7 5 , MZ9 5 Objectives 40 × /6B 0.63 25.2 9.5 31.5 7.6 50.4 4.8 20.2 11.9 15.8 15.2 7.9 30.4 12.6 19 37.6 6.4 0.8 32 7.5 40 6 64 3.8 25.6 9.4 20 12 10 24 16 15 47.8 5 1 40 6 50 4.8 80 3 32 7.5 25 9.6 12.5 19.2 20 12 59.7 4 1.25 50 4.8 ...

66 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Optical data of Leica MZ12 5 , MZ16, MZ16 A Eyepieces Working distance (mm) Objectives 0.71 28.4 8.4 14.2 16.9 17.9 13.4 22.7 10.5 45.4 5.3 56.8 4.2 0.8 32 7.5 16 15 20.5 11.7 25.6 9.4 51.2 4.7 64 3.8 1 40 6 20 12 25.6 9.4 32 7.5 64 3.8 80 3 1.25 50 4.8 25 9....

67 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual MS5 1.0x Achromat MS5 Dimensions of Leica MS5 with incident-light stand with transmitted-light stand Additional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency. Measurements in mm 1 × Achromat 1 × Achromat

68 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Dimensions of Leica MZ6 with incident-light stand with transmitted-light stand Additional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency. MZ6 MZ6 1.0x Achromat Measurements in mm 1 × Achromat 1 × Achromat

69 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Dimensions of Leica MZ7 5 with incident-light stand with transmitted-light stand Additional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency. 1.0x Plan 1.0x Plan MZ7 5 MZ7 5 Measurements in mm 1 × Plan 1 × Plan

70 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Dimensions of Leica MZ9 5 with incident-light stand with transmitted-light stand Additional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency. 1.0x Plan 1.0x Plan MZ9 5 MZ9 5 Measurements in mm 1 × Plan 1 × Plan

71 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Dimensions of Leica MZ12 5 with incident-light stand with transmitted-light stand Additional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency. 1.0x Plan 1.0x Plan MZ12 5 MZ12 5 Measurements in mm 1 × Plan 1 × Plan

1x Planapo 1x Planapo MZ16 MZ16 72 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Dimensions of Leica MZ16 with incident-light stand with transmitted-light stand Additional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency. Measurements in mm

73 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Additional dimensional diagrams involving Leica ErgoModule™ are available from your Leica agency. Dimensions of Leica MZ16 A with incident-light stand with transmitted-light stand Measurements in mm

74 Leica M Stereomicroscopes User Manual Type description Transmitted light base 20 W Power supply ES 635 474 incl. potentiometer Type of bulb Halogen bulb 6 V/20 W Socket Connection for one external incident illumination with a maximum combined loading of 20 W Operating voltage Primary voltage: 115...