Startup; Functional Principle - Leica DM5500 B Manuel D'utilisation

7. Startup

7.1 Functional Principle

Based on an intelligent automation concept, the Leica DM5500 B or DM6000 B/M can be operated
via several control elements.
1. Intelligent automation
• Switch between different contrasting methods by pressing just one button. Light rings,
DIC-prisms, etc. are inserted into the beam path automatically.
• The microscope recognizes the objective in use and the corresponding contrasting
method. Therefore, the values for intensity (INT), aperture diaphragms (AP) and field dia-
phragms (FD) are always set appropriately.
• The information about INT, AP and FD is always given with regard to the currently activated
light axis (transmitted light or incident light).
• The values for INT, AP and FD can be changed individually. This overwrites the previous
settings. Actual settings are stored automatically and can be recalled when switching on
the microscope again.
2. Control elements
• Leica SmartTouch: Controls the microscope's functions via touch screen.
• SmartMove: For stage and focus control
• Leica STP6000: For stage and focus control and the microscope's functions via touch screen
• Fixed function keys at the stand
For INT, AP, FD and to switch between transmitted light and incident light.
• Variable function keys at the stand, at the SmartMove, Leica STP6000
The function keys are assigned logical functions before delivery, corresponding to the con-
figuration of your microscope. These functions can be re-programmed according to your
individual requirements.
• Entire control of microscope and camera via software
(Leica Application Suite, Leica application software)
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