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Leica DM2500 M
Microscope for Material Analysis
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Brilliance
Reliability Simple and Reliable: The
Flexibility
Documentation Microscope for Material Analysis
Viewing your material examinations in the best light is our top
priority. Equally important, is our commitment to always offer you
the best quality optics and most efficient microscope systems in
the business. You need a materials microscope system designed
for rapid, accurate results. Leica microscope systems are
designed to decrease your bench time and provide optimized
results. The Leica DM2500 M will show you how simple and
reliable microscopy can be. The DM2500 M allows you to improve
your workflow and concentrate entirely on the task at hand.
Microscope operation becomes secondary to your investigations.

• Brilliance you can afford

• Reliability you can count on

• Documentation simplified

• Flexibility is the key–for all specimens:

– Materials analysis
– Quality assurance

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Leica Design by Christophe Apothéloz

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Brilliance You Can Afford

Everything the Eye Desires

• New achromatic objective series The Leica name has always represented the highest standards
HI Plan EPI in optical performance. The development of HC (Harmonic
– Magnifications: 5x, 10x and 20x Components) optics has set a new benchmark for optical micro-
– FoV: 20 mm scope standards. A wide selection of the most varied objectives –
– Flattened image field all of them tried and tested in research microscopy – also guaran-
– Large working distances tees astounding imaging quality for materials microscopy. The
HI Plan EPI objectives are both innovative and cost-effective.
They combine brilliance and sharp contrast with first-class reso-
lution and an optimized image field.

What the eye can see – optical delights

Your work demands large working distances with simultaneous
high resolution. You will be amazed by the performance of the
N PLAN (achromatic) and Plan Fluotar (semi-apochromatic) series
of objectives. They deliver unvarying high image sharpness with
all contrast methods. Image field sizes, from 20 to 22 and all the
way to 25 mm if you prefer, allow you to see exactly what you
want to see. Wide image fields reduce the time needed to scan
your specimens and determine structures of interest. Images are
Large working distance and high resolution
always high-contrast, pin sharp and full of detail.
at the same time

N PLAN achromatic objective series

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Reliability You Can Count On

...and Convenience is Not a Luxury

Our color coded objectives with CDA, our new feature on the • New on the world market: Color-coded
world market with color-coded field and aperture diaphragm Diaphragm Assistant (CDA)
adjustment, make the Leica DM2500 M a convenient and reliable – Reliable results
microscope for daily use. It can speed up your work processes – Easy operation
dramatically. Using a manual microscope has never been easier. – Minimum orientation time
– No possibility of incorrect operation
Concentrate on your work, not your microscope
The Leica DM2500 M adds convenience to your investigations • Built-in focus stop
– Protects your specimens
that is one-of-a-kind in its class. The CDA makes it easy to deter-
and objectives
mine the proper diaphragm settings, and the built-in focus stop
protects both your specimens and the front lens of the objective.
For specimens of equivalent height, the focusing plane is easy to
relocate. You can concentrate entirely on your application. These
features make the new Leica DM2500 M the most advanced and
reliable microscope in its class.

Do you need convenience and versatility in the workshop,

laboratory or research area?
We know you do! That’s why we developed the new Leica
DM2500 M with your needs in mind. If you demand a work horse New on the world market:
microscope that is a practical tool for routine tasks as well as Color-coded Diaphragm Assistant
demanding research, you need a Leica DM2500 M. Accept no
compromises when it comes to operation, performance and fea-
tures. The Leica DM2500 M is sturdy, durable and ergonomically
designed for ease of use.

Color-coded objective ring ensures that you

always have the correct diaphragm setting

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Flexibility Is the Key

...for All Specimens

• Flexibility in the stand The Leica DM2500 M is a flexible microscope system. With the
– 2 incident light axes DM2500 M stand, you can choose between two incident light
(4x and 5x axis) axes:
– 3 objective turrets
– Optional transmitted light application 1. The 4x incident light axis is optimal for bright field (BF) and dark
field (DF) applications or differential interference contrast (DIC),
• Flexibility for all specimens
qualitative polarization (POL) or fluorescence (Fluo) applications:
– Specimen sizes up to 100 x 100 mm
the ideal solution for industrial quality control and metallographic
– Specimen heights up to 80 mm
examinations.
– All microscopic
2. The 5x incident light axis has been specially designed for BF
contrast methods available
applications and is particularly well suited for use in the pharma-
ceutical industry, for example, analyzing cell growth on metal
surfaces.

Three objective turrets are also available: the BF/DF M32 nose-
piece holds up to five objectives; while the (BF/Fluo) can accom-
modate up to six or seven objectives.

Flexible in every application

Specimens with a size of up to 100 x 100 mm – such as foils, wafers
or PCBs – and a thickness of up to 80 mm, such as machined
Cast tin with deformation twins, 200 x components, can be examined using the comprehensive stage
program.

Lasts a lifetime
The surface of our industrial stages incorporates a new ceramic
material with a hardness that has never been attained before. It
was specially developed for the demands of heavy-duty industrial
use over many years, saving you time and money.

Hypereutectic white pig iron,

primary cemented plates, 100 x polarized light,
with various Lambda settings

Image source: Ursula Christian, FH Pforzheim,

FB Maschinenbau, Pforzheim, Germany

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Specifications
Leica DM2500 M

Stand Sturdy metal stand

Focusing 2-gear focusing (coarse/fine with 1 µm micrometer scale with top focus stop) or
3-gear focusing (coarse) (focus stop), (medium), fine with 1 and 4 µm micrometer scales,
Torque coarse focus, adjustable stage height stop

Stage stroke 25 mm

Incident light Sturdy incident light axis with 4x and 5x reflector turrets
– 4x reflector turret for BF/DF/POL/DIC and Fluo
– 5x reflector turret for BF/POL/DIC and Fluo
– Each equipped with the Color-coded Diaphragm Assistant (CDA)
The field and aperture iris diaphragms are centerable.
Filter magazine with 4 filters – ø 32 mm
The following light sources can be adapted to all incident light axes:
– 12 V 100 W Halogen, Hg 50, Hg 100, Xe 75
– (Lamp housing series 106Z / 106 / 107/2)

Objective turret/ 5x BF/DF M32, 6x BF M25 and

objectives 7x BF M25 objective turret
– HI PLAN EPI Objectives 5x, 10x, 20x
– N PLAN EPI Objectives 2.5x–100x
– PLAN Fluotar Objectives 1.25x–100x

Accessories Optional magnification changer (1x, 1.5x, 2x)

Fixed ergonomic stage (76 x 50 mm), left and right-hand operation or rotating stage (76 x 50 mm)
with wear-resistant ceramic surface belong to the standard product line for industrial
tasks with stage brackets and condenser holder.
Optional measuring stage with display and USB connection (76 x 40 mm)

Transmitted light 12 V 100 W halogen (lamp housing 107/2)

Built-in filter magazine
3-position filter holder, 2 positions with 2 filters –> 32 mm
The wide range of condensers rounds out the microscope profile for transmitted light
applications.

Power supply Stabilized universal power supply unit, 90–230 V for 12 V 30 W

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Dimensions
505.5

365.8
302.8

331.4 255.3
344.3 139.1
547.8

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Documentation Simplified
Documenting, Saving and Retrieving Images

With our specially optimized digital cameras for materials analysis • Digital cameras
(such as the Leica DFC280 or DFC320) and image archiving software, – Fast live image preview
you can organize your workflow – preparing specimens, examining – Image resolution from
them under the microscope and finally documenting the results – 1.3 to 3.3 megapixels
in an efficient and convenient manner. – Exposure time of 100 µsec to 30 seconds
– Color depth of up to 36 bits
per color channel
Quick and perfect image archiving and analysis
The Leica QWin image processing and analysis software provides
you with high-quality solutions, particularly in environments that
• Image archiving/image analysis
– From a simple image archiving
require high specimen throughput and automated operation. Thanks module to a network solution
to its modular structure, the functionality ranges from simple, (Leica Image Management System)
interactive to automated photogrammetry, for example, charac- – The routine tool for your materials
terizing metal surfaces or particle analysis (QClean). analysis tasks
(Leica Materials Workstation)
– The expert for your materials analysis
tasks (Leica QWin)

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