Question: Leica microscope s9d

[fresh cut metals]

Hello! I have a Leica S9D, but I am having trouble focusing. I cannot seem to merge the images into one. I can see clearly through the left eyepiece and separately through the right, but never as a single image. I have tried adjusting the distance between the eyepieces, but they never fully merge. The closest I get is an oval shape, but never a complete circular view. I’ve been using this for months, but I only look through one eye piece. Hope you can help.

 

[monk]

are you certain that the objective is seated properly ? if the objective is off axis a bit, such could be the problem. is the prism loose ? crazy little things can cause problems.

 

[fresh cut metals]

are you certain that the objective is seated properly ? if the objective is off axis a bit, such could be the problem. is the prism loose ? crazy little things can cause problems.

Thank you for your reply. I’ve double checked this, it is installed properly. Working distance is also at 6.23” with the adaptor.

 

[Leland Davis]

Leica has a service page on the internet. I would contact them directly.

 

[fresh cut metals]

Leica has a service page on the internet. I would contact them directly.

I did already, but it’s taking a while. It’s been a month since I first contacted them. But thank you.

 

[dhall]

The suggestion Monk gave about the objective being fully seated can also apply to the oculars. I'm sure this is something you've gone over. That's a really nice microscope to be having this much trouble.
Do you wear glasses? If not, are both of your eyes approximately the same from a standpoint of being able to focus equally well?
I'm sure you've had/seen focusing instructions, but I always make sure the oculars are zeroed-out to begin with. They have a line on the fixed part that slips into the scope housing and the rotating part of the ocular has index marks. Line up the center index mark with the fixed mark on both oculars and they will have the same magnification. With a ring-light on or other illumination, I spread the oculars as far apart as possible and slowly bring them together. As they get closer to being in line with my eyes, I begin to see tow fuzzy outlined bright circles, one in each eye, and at some point they merge into one.
Now a surprisingly crucial aspect of the S9 is how far your eyes are from the ocular lens. Too close and it won't work and too far away and it won't work. They have a rubber eyepiece that can fold back or leave extended. When they are extended I just lightly touch them with my eye socket and this is perfect for me. I use glasses, but due to the Fusion Optics of the S9, I don't need them and the oculars compensate well enough.
No matter what I do, if I don't have the rubber eyepiece in place I have a very frustrating time trying to see through the scope, and I use this model quite a bit.
Hope this might be of some help.

Best regards,
Doug

 

[fresh cut metals]

T

The suggestion Monk gave about the objective being fully seated can also apply to the oculars. I'm sure this is something you've gone over. That's a really nice microscope to be having this much trouble.
Do you wear glasses? If not, are both of your eyes approximately the same from a standpoint of being able to focus equally well?
I'm sure you've had/seen focusing instructions, but I always make sure the oculars are zeroed-out to begin with. They have a line on the fixed part that slips into the scope housing and the rotating part of the ocular has index marks. Line up the center index mark with the fixed mark on both oculars and they will have the same magnification. With a ring-light on or other illumination, I spread the oculars as far apart as possible and slowly bring them together. As they get closer to being in line with my eyes, I begin to see tow fuzzy outlined bright circles, one in each eye, and at some point they merge into one.
Now a surprisingly crucial aspect of the S9 is how far your eyes are from the ocular lens. Too close and it won't work and too far away and it won't work. They have a rubber eyepiece that can fold back or leave extended. When they are extended I just lightly touch them with my eye socket and this is perfect for me. I use glasses, but due to the Fusion Optics of the S9, I don't need them and the oculars compensate well enough.
No matter what I do, if I don't have the rubber eyepiece in place I have a very frustrating time trying to see through the scope, and I use this model quite a bit.
Hope this might be of some help.

Best regards,
Doug

Thank you, Doug. Will try this