Leica introduces clinical microscope with LED illumination
16 May 2007 Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems has introduced the Leica DM1000 LED, the latest addition to Leica’s successful DM series of
microscopes for cytology, histopathology, and other clinical and biomedical
laboratory applications.
The new version of the DM1000 incorporates
long-lasting LED illumination, which provides colour-neutral illumination and
rarely needs lamp replacement. An optional, portable solar power supply is
available for field-based applications. Leica DM1000 LED users will also
benefit from the ergonomic design and performance-enhancing features that
make the Leica DM1000 ideal for clinical and biomedical laboratory use.
 LED illumination renders lamp replacement unnecessary and
provides colour-neutral illumination light emitting diodes (LEDs) feature
extremely long service life, low heat generation, and low power consumption.
The Leica DM1000’s 4W
LED illuminates for 100,000 operating hours, assuming a service life of
six hours a day for 50 years. LEDs save time and cost in the laboratory
because lamp changes are not necessary. LED
illumination also creates a constant, natural colour impression, which is easy
on the eyes.
An optional, portable solar power supply can be used for field-based work when mains power
cannot be accessed.
For this, Leica Microsystems offers an optional, portable solar power
supply. The flexible solar panel sends an electric current to the rechargeable battery pack that is built
into the stand. When the battery
pack is fully charged, the microscope operates independently for about eight
hours.The Leica DM series can be equipped with a fluorescence axis
and with an intuitive image
archiving software package, specifically for designed for cytology and
histopathology applications.
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