National Optical Model DC3-156-S Compound Digital Camera System

Compound Microscope with Digital Camera Built-in, including software for measuring, manipulation etc


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National Optical Model DC3-156-S Compound Digital Camera System, digital and analog Signal (to computer and to Monitor)

A new standard of precision optics, highly engineered mechanics and very rugged construction, all at little more cost than a budget microscope. Objective turret (nosepiece) is in reverse position to permit easier changing and positioning of specimen slides.

OPTICAL SYSTEM

Widefield 10x eyepiece with pointer. Accepts optional #965-160 eyepiece reticle.
45° inclined monocular viewing head.
DIN standard 4x (0.10 N.A.), 10x (0.25 N.A.) and 40xR (0.65 N.A.) objectives are supplied for 40x, 100x and 400x magnification. Model 156-S also includes 100xR (1.25 N.A.) oil immersion lens. All are achromatic, parfocalled, parcentered and color-coded.
4-hole objective turret, reverse position, ball-bearing mounted for smooth, precise changes in magnification.
ILLUMINATION

Built-in 12v 20 watt halogen with rheostat intensity control.
Base mounted on/off switch, heavy-duty 3-wire grounded electrical system and plug.
FOCUSING

Separate low position coarse and fine focusing controls.
Stage moves up or down, eyepiece and body remain fixed.
Slip clutch prevents damage to focusing system.
Tension adjustment eliminates stage drift.
Safety rack stop prevents damage to slides and objective lenses.
STAGE

Large 135mm x 135mm (5-1/4 in. x 5-1/4 in.) stage, with professional quality, low profile mechanical specimen holder with low-position coaxial x-y controls.
1.25 N.A. Abbe condenser with spiral focusing mount, iris diaphragm, swing-out filter holder, blue filter supplied.
FRAME

Rugged cast metal, gray enamel finish.
Height 380mm (15 in.). Net wt. 4.7 kgs (10.4 lbs).
PACKING

Molded styrofoam container with instruction brochure and vinyl dustcover.
Individual: Ship wt. 7.7 kgs (17 lbs), Dimensions 550x375x375mm (22x15x15 in.)

WARRANTY

Microscope: Lifetime limited warranty, excluding bulb and cords.
Click Here For DC3-156-S Supplemental Instruction Information

THE CAMERA -Built-in

This model permits separate or simultaneous hook-up to computer and video monitor, or to projector, with supplied USB, S and RCA cables. Easy-to-use, Motic Images 2000 software for capturing, labeling, measuring, storing and e-mailing images, plus a host of other exciting options. Requires a PC with Windows 98 or above.

SPECIFICATIONS – NATIONAL DIGITAL MICROSCOPE #DC3-156-S

(NTSC, USB & RCA ports, digital and analog signals for use with computer, video, projector)

NTSC (analog signal) USB (digital sig.)
Image device 1/3 in. interline CCD 1/3 in. interline CCD
Effective pixels (H) 768 x (V) 494 (H) 712 x (V) 582
Framed resolution 480 TV lines 320 x 240 pixels
Electronic shutter 525 lines, 60 field/sec 30 frames/sec
Sync System Internal Sync N/A
Audio output Transmission across Image 2000 direct into memory of PC Same
S/N Ratio More than 48dB (AGC off) N/A
Gamma Characteristic 0.45 N/A
White balance Auto white balance Same
B.L.C. Back light compensation (auto) Same
Minimum illumination 0.1 Lux (F:2.0) 0.1 Lux (F:2.0)
Data transfer 7.5 MB/second Same
Color Image Take-up time below one second Same
Color depth 24 bit (16.7 million colors) Same
Electronic shutter 1/60-1/100,000 sec -
Power supply 12v +/- 10% DC Self powered
Consumption 180mA 280mA
Data format BMP, JPG, MIG (for recording) Same

System Requirements

Operating System Windows 98 or above, Mac OS 9.2
Computer Requirements Intel Pentium, CPU 200 Mhz or above, RAM 128 MB or above, Hard disk 200 MB or above, CD-ROM drive, USB plug, sound card, speaker and microphone for video and audio recording, a modem for e-mail, video conference and video mail. NOTE: If you are using Windows XP, your computer must have a minimum of 256 MB of RAM for Motic Images 1.3 to operate properly.
Immediate Printout On printer
Position and size of image on monitor Freely definable
Menu on monitor Pull-down menus for opening, storing, printing, print preview, regulator for brightness, color, gamma correction. Icons for recording, image interpolation, switching between large and small image, image quality, automatic and manual white balance.
Image data Automatic reference number, date, time
Interactive adjustment Color, brightness, contrast
Import of stored data Possible

Environmental conditions

Operating temperature -50°F to +120°F Same
Storage temperature -70°F to +140°F
Relative humidity 40% to 95%

MICROSCOPE WARRANTY

Lifetime limited warranty.
CAMERA WARRANTY

1-Year Limited Warranty.
SOFTWARE WARRANTY

90-day limited warranty.