National Optical Model DC3-163-PH (PHASE CONTRAST) Digital Camera Microscope System

Great Value for a full Phase Contrast Microscope



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National Optical Model DC3-163-PH (PHASE CONTRAST) Digital Camera Microscope System

Superior in design and in performance, the DC3-163-PH (PHASE CONTRAST) series incorporates a wide range of features designed for university and laboratory use. Superb optical clarity and reliable mechanical engineering assure years of top performance. Plan Phase for superior clarity and flatness of field. This microscope is fully functional, independent of the camera application. Supplied with powerful Motic Images 2000 version 1.3 software.

OPTICAL SYSTEM

Widefield 10x /18mm eyepiece, pointer standard in one eyepiece. Accepts optional #965-160 eyepiece reticle.
30° inclined binocular eyepieces with dual diopters and interpupillary adjustment 54mm to 76mm.

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3-position sliding rod directs light 100% to binocular eyepieces, or 100% to camera, or 70% to camera and 30% to binocular eyepieces.

DIN standard Plan Phase 4x (0.10 N.A.), 10x (0.25 N.A.), 40xR (0.65 N.A.) and 100xR oil immersion (1.25 N.A.) objectives, parfocalled, parcentered and color-coded. Plan Phase condenser with one brightfield position, with centering telescope.
Quad objective turret is ball bearing mounted for smooth, precise positioning of objectives, features textured rubber knurling for easy grip. Mounted in reverse position to facilitate ease in changing slides.
ILLUMINATION

12v 20-watt halogen with variable rheostat control.
12VDC power converter operates on 100v-240v 50H/60H current, without need of additional transformer.
Illuminated on/off switch, 3-wire grounded cord and plug.
FOCUSING

Coaxial coarse and fine focusing controls, coarse has tension adjustment, fine is graduated.
STAGE

Large 140mm x 135mm (5-1.2 in. x 5-1/4 in.) stage; built-in, low profile, ball bearing mounted mechanical specimen holder with low-position coaxial controls, 70mm (x) by 50mm (y) movement with graduations of 0.1mm.
FRAME

Rugged cast aluminum, gray enamel finish.
Base dimensions: 185mm x 235mm (7-1/4 in. x 9-1/4 in.)
Height: 405mm (16 in.)
Net wt. 6.3 kgs (13.9 lbs).
PACKING

Molded styrofoam container with instruction brochure and vinyl dustcover.
Individual: Ship wt. 9.6 kgs (21 lbs), Dimensions 575x450x300mm (23x18x12 in.)
Master carton pack 1 each: Ship wt. 9.6 kgs (30 lbs), Dimensions 575x450x300mm (23x18x12 in.)
MICROSCOPE WARRANTY

Lifetime limited warranty, excluding bulb and cords.
Click Here For DC3-163 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 #DC3-163

(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 640 x 480 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%

CAMERA WARRANTY

1-Year Limited Warranty
SOFTWARE WARRANTY

90-day limited warranty.