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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