Leica Biosystems M205A - Manual (Page 91)

Leica M series Manual 91
Use
The Leica LED5000 MCI™ (for "Multi Contrast
Illumination") is a universal high-output illu-
minator. Three groups of 3 LEDs each can be
arranged as desired around the specimen. The
targeted control of the LEDs enables various
illumination scenarios to be implemented.
Preparation
Hold the MCI with both hands and pull it down-
wards until the illuminator clicks into place on
the bottom end of the guide rods.
In this position, you always have the same
contrast with identical illumination. This guar-
antees the reproducibility of an experiment.
Contact with the base
• If the optics carriers are accidentally
lowered too far, contact between the
base and MCI may result. A safety mechanism
in the linkage ensures that in this case, the MCI
is automatically pushed upwards to prevent the
possibility of damage.
Be sure not to place any specimens directly ★
beneath the MCI.
After the optics carrier is lifted, put the MCI ★
back into the original position.
Leica LED5000 MCI™
Installed too high
Optimum height