GB USER`S MANUAL
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1. DIGITAL AM1MCFOSCOPECGC USER S MANUAL Wiii U 52 79 PO BON 424 FK F7 DO IK 6277 3064 SPECIFICATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 MAIN PARTS INSTALLATION 2 2 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATION Magnification 10x 100x continuously tunable built in objective Field of view mm 20 2 Minimum visible size um 8 Image sensor CMOS VGA 640x480 Operation modes on stand and handheld Illumination independently controlled white LED top amp bottom light Capture snapshot streaming and time lapsed video set of slides Function of linear size measurement yes Interface USB 1 1 Dimensions mm less than 120x170x250 Weight kg less than 0 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Do not attempt to disassemble and service the product yourself Opening the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points e Using the opto electronical module in handheld mode be sure that electrical terminals are covered by protective rubber stopper e Do not use the appliance in a wet location Avoid contact with liquids as it might short circuit parts and cause a fire or electric shock of the appliance or computer e Unplug the appliance from the computer and refer to an authorized service center if the appliance has been damaged or there are noticeable sign2. Fig 11 Linear size measurement Note Calibration should be carried out each time before the measurements after magnification of the microscope is changed HOW TO CAPTURE The user s interface of the digital microscope EXPERT allows to capture and save the images in BMP and AVI files Snapshot In order to capture still image in handheld operation mode press the button 3 fig 9 or click the icon Sg In order to capture a still image in on stand operation mode click the icon Sg Select the folder where you wish to save the file with the image type the file name and click Save The picture will be saved as BMP file Video Video may be captured using the user s interface only The user s interface allows to capture 1 Streaming video which could be saved as AVI file 2 Time lapsed video which consists of separate snapshots captured in predetermined time interval and could be saved as AVI file 3 Set of slides which consists of separate frames captured in predetermined time interval and could be saved automatically as a set of sequent BMP files Note Streaming video being saved takes a large amount of hard disk space Streaming video e Open the settings window the user s interface as Tools gt Options fig 5 e Select Streaming video in Capture field e Select the folder where you wish to save video file and type its name e Predetermine the limitation of hard disk space which would be r
3. Select one of three calibration grid most suitable for current magnification o Click the icon Point the cross like cursor at the edge of a grid s strip as shown in fig 10a and click the left button of the mouse 12 EPER Ur File Edit Tools Capture Help s a 4 Ww E 9 Bn B8 EEEREN TELERA calibration Fig 10a Calibration Point the cross like cursor at the opposite edge of the grid s strip as shown in fig 10b and click the left button of the mouse RAUM Uri File Edit Tools Capture Help 2 4 23 B8 BE gt 2 2 2 Se Se 5 ZB EBENEN TETELE N s a calibration the size of the etalon fig 10c Fig 10c Calibration current value of magnification will be displayed in the bottom right corner of main user s interface Now you can make the linear size measurements Place the object in the field of view of the microscope and get the contrast image on the display Point the cross like cursor at the initial point of measurement and click the left button of the mouse Point the cross like cursor at the final point of measurement and click the left button of the mouse measured value of the distance will be displayed in the bottom field of main user s interface fig 11 13 M AUR Uri File Edit Tools Capture Help o tw 9 Fa b
4. eserved for video file if necessary e Predetermine the limitation of video duration if necessary The capture will be terminated automatically in the determined time period Click OK to save new settings or Cancel to restore the previous ones e Click the icon to capture Green indicator 9 fig 2 will go on continuously e To stop the capture click the icon Time lapsed video e Open the settings window in the user s interface as Tools gt Options fig 5 e Select Time lapsed video in Capture field e Select the folder where you wish to save video file and type its name e Predetermine the limitation of video duration if necessary The capture will be terminated automatically in the determined time period Maximum time period does not exceed 2592000 seconds or 30 days e Predetermine the time interval between the frames of snapshots Maximum time interval does not exceed 86400 seconds or day e Click OK to save new settings or Cancel to restore the previous ones e Click the icon uz to capture Green indicator 9 fig 2 will go on slowly e Tostop the capture click the icon e frames of snapshots captured in predetermined time interval will be saved as AVI file with predetermined name Set of slides e Open the settings window in the user s interface as Tools gt Options fig 5 e Select Set of slides in Capture field e Select the folder where you wish to save the files of
5. et the contrast image on the display 10 Fig 7 On stand operation mode To control top light illumination click the icon control bottom light illumination click the icon 7 lt gt e To start video capture click the icon To stop video capture click the icon l e To take a picture as a snapshot click the icon Sg e f you wish to rotate an image arownd the horizontal axis click the icon 22 HANDHELD OPERATION MODE To make the necessary arrangements before the work with the digital microscope EXPERT in handheld operation mode the opto elec tronical module p View 1 should be removed from the stand 2 as shown in fig 8 Make the following steps e disconnect the USB cable from the socket 3 of the opto electronical module pu View 1 e remove the fixing cover 4 sliding it up as shown in fig 8a Fig 8a Getting started to handheld operation mode 11 Fig 8b Getting started to handheld operation mode e remove the opto electronical module p View 1 from the racks 5 in the direction shown by the arrows fig 8b e put the rubber stopper 6 on the opto electronical module u View 1 to protect the electrical terminals 7 against the accidental contact e connect the USB cable to the socket 3 of the opto electronical module pView 1 Before the work with the microscope in handheld operation mode fig 9 ensure that the microscope is connected to PC and red power indica
6. n plate pattern is represented in fig 4 The pattern comprises three calibration grids which may be used for definition of the magnification index during the measuring proce dure The smallest grid should be applied for calibration at highest values of magnification and vice versa The plate is marked by grid width values as well by values of separate strip width More detailed information about the function of linear size measurement may be found in present User s Manual below 10 mm 1 0 mm 2mm 0 1 E 2mm e 0 5 mm 10 mm Fig 4 Calibration plate 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm OWO INSTALLATION System requirements Windows 2000 XP Pentium Ill Celeron AMD Athlon 128 MB S Software installation Place the installation CD into CD ROM driver The installation program should be started automatically Otherwise please execute the Setup exe file directly from the CD Select the installation language and click the Install button in Setup window Installation language Read manual English Install Then click Next js Uisitilimierosegga EAP ETE Print nistallinishd Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Digital microscope EXPERT Prima The InstallShield R Wizard will install Digital microscope EXPERT Prima on your computer To continue click Next Fill the data fields concerning the user name and organization Select either you wish to install the ap
7. or software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced in the window Hardware Update Wizard and click Next tardara rere This wizard helps you install software for PC Camera if your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue Set the path to the folder Driver on the installation CD and click Next MEG Please choose your search and installation options SY Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Include this location in the search E Driver Browse Dont search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not quarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Select Digital Microscope EXPERT driver and click Next Hound Nev Hardware MEG Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware MNN Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you have a disk tha
8. plication for private use or for anyone who uses the computer Then click Next to continue is Ujisicil inierosegua EAM ECT P rinm Is callo nis a Wize Customer Information Please enter your information User Name I Organization o ooo Install this application For Anyone who uses this computer all users Q Only for me mr Smith InstallShield Select the destination folder where you prefer to place the application file and click Next Uiuitilinierosegus RAPER Pma nscillsiia hd Destination Folder Click Next to install to this Folder or click Change to install to a different Folder C Install Digital microscope EXPERT Prima to C Program Files Expert InstallShield Click Finish to complete the installation The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Digital microscope EXPERT Prima Click Finish to exit the wizard lt Back Cancel The application icon will appear on PC desktop Connect the digital microscope EXPERT to the PC using the USB cable Select No not this time in the window Found New Hardware Wizard and click Next tert Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for cument and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search f
9. rs of the image source Control panel lt Menu of top light illumination control lt Menu of bottom light illumination control Note e The values of brightness of top amp bottom illumination light are saved and restored automatically under the next execution of the ap plication file e Bottom illumination light is off in handheld operation mode and out of control The control goes on automatically while docking the opto electronical handpiece uView on the stand t Video capture start D Video capture stop 5 Snapshot capture 9 Calibration 23 Image rotation Note If Autorotate image fig 5 option is ON the image is rotated around the horizontal axis while docking the opto electronical handpiece uView on the stand OPERATION ON STAND OPERATION MODE On stand operation mode fig 7 is recommended under high values of magnification Ensure that the microscope is connected to PC and red power indicator goes on ons Run the file Prima from Start bar or click the icon M Blue indicator will go on and the main window of the application software with the image viewed by the opto electronical handpiece pu View 1 will appear on display Place the object in the field of view of the microscope on the slide 2 of inspection stage of stand 3 Use the cover glass and fixing clips 4 if necessary Set the suitable magnification rotating the adjusting ring 5 Rotating the focus adjustment knob 6 g
10. s of overheating during the work CONTENTS Main parts of the microscope are shown in fig 1 Opto electronical module p View Stand USB cable for connecting to PC Slide Cover glass CD with application software and User s Manual Tweezers Calibration plate Quickguide IE LO OTIO IS 4 5 6 8 9 Fig 1 General view main parts MAIN PARTS Opto electronical module pView General view and details of the opto electronical module uView are shown in fig 2 Objective LED illumination top light Magnification ring Snapshot button Illumination light control decrease Illumination light control increase Power indicator Operation indicator Saving mode indicator 10 Electric terminals to plug the opto electronical module p View to the stand for bottom light energizing in on stand operation mode 11 Rubber stopper to protect the electric terminals of the opto electronical module yu View in handheld operation mode fO BD oo NS Fig 2 Opto electronical module Stand General view and details of the stand are shown in fig 3 Base LED illumination bottom light Slide and cover glass Holder of the opto electronical module p View Focus adjustment knob Fixing clips Transparent cover Racks Electrical terminals I e E cec S I ai m 4 S Uy MMM m Fig 3 Stand Calibration plate The calibratio
11. slides e Predetermine the limitation of video duration if necessary The capture will be terminated automatically the determined time period Maximum time period does not exceed 2592000 seconds or 30 days e Predetermine the time interval between the frames of snapshots Maximum time interval does not exceed 86400 seconds or one day e Click OK to save new settings or Cancel to restore the previous ones gt e Click the icon uz to capture Green indicator 9 fig 2 will go on rapidly e Tostop the capture click the icon e The separate frames captured in predetermined time interval will be saved automatically as a set of sequent BMP files 14 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Remember that your digital microscope is a fine optical instrument comprising the fragile glass components objective and shock sensitive CMOS sensor Do not drop the opto electronical module uView Keep clean the optical surfaces of the objective and the electrical terminals on the stand and the opto electronical module Do not use any detergent or volatile solutions which can damage the plastic case and painted surfaces Avoid the liquid entering inside the case as it may cause the damage of the electronic components 15
12. t contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Model Digital Microscope EXPERT EN This driver is not digitally signed Tell me driver signing is important When the Hardware installation warning message appears click Continue Anyway rlardvrers The software you are installing far this hardware Digital Microscope EXPERT has not passed Windows P E rH miis Mesi with Windows XP Tell r hi tant Continuing your installation of this software may impair either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Click Finish to complete the installation of the hardware drivers Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for 339 Digital Microscope EXPERT Click Finish to close the wizard lt Bec Getting started with the application software Run the file Prima from Start bar or click the icon M The main window of the application software will appear on display EVE Ur File Edit Tools Capture Help No calibration Settings and parameters of user s interface To set the parameters of the user s interface select the menu items Tools Options The window Options will appear fig 5 The fields and radio buttons of this window have the following meanings Folder
13. tor goes on Run the file Prima from Start bar or click the icon M Blue indicator will go on and the main window of the application software with the image captured by the opto electronical handpiece u View 1 will appear on display Fig 9 Handheld operation mode Set the suitable magnification rotating the adjusting ring 2 Get the contrast image on the display keeping the opto electronical handpiece yu View 1 at proper distance from the object To control top light illumination use buttons 4 and 5 The same control may be done using the user s interface under the icon It is recommended to use low values of magnification during the work in handheld operation mode as the uncontrolled tremor of hands makes the image contrast worse In other aspects handheld operation is similar to on stand operation mode FUNCTION OF LINEAR SIZE MEASUREMENT The digital microscope EXPERT allows to measure the real linear size of an object under visual inspection In order to make the correct measurements the preliminary calibration of the microscope should be carried out under the selected value of magnification To carry out the calibration use the calibration plate enclosed and make the following steps o Place the calibration plate in the field of view of the microscope and get the contrast image on the display The current status of the microscope No calibration will be displayed in the bottom right corner of main user s interface
14. where files with snapshot images will be saved Video filename 3 Hard disk space reserved for video file 4 Video duration 5 Time interval between frames in time lapsed video 6 Streaming video 7 8 9 1 N Time lapsed video Sequence of slides with time interval Date and time of snapshot 0 Automatic image rotation while docking the opto electronical handpiece wView on the stand Jr OTI Directory for captured files 1 c temp File name 2 video avi Disk space to preallocate file 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 Fig 5 Settings of the user s interface To set the parameters of the image source select the menu items Tools Parameters The window Video Source will appear fig 6 The fields and radio buttons of this window have the following meanings Capture source selection folder If your PC is connected to several image sources select Digital microscope EXPERT in this window Image controls White balance Exposure USB bandwidth Default value of the parameters Vertical flip of image Mirror flip of image Color or B amp W image 10 Backlight compensation 11 No flicker 12 Low light O LOTO Reo n Video Source 2 cone 4 esor Hue 3 18 verticalFip SS ice No Flicker C off C 50Hz Bue 60Hz Auto Enable owl Auto Mode Control gt USB Bandwidth auto Enable 7 ma Fig 6 Paramete
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