National Optical Model DC4-155 Compound Digital Microscope System

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


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National Optical Model DC4-155 Compound Digital Microscope System, 1.3 Mega Pixel Digital Signal only (to computer)

A new standard of precision optics, highly engineered mechanics and very rugged construction, the DC4-155 is fully functional as a microscope, independent of the camera function. Built in hight-resolution digital camera offers 1.3 megapixel live image resolution at 1240 x 1024. Supplied with Motic Images software, which allows the user to view, capture, label, manipulate, and measure images.

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. All are achromatic, parfocalled, parcentered and color-coded.
3-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.
12v DC power converter operates on 100v-240v 50Hz/60Hz current, without need of additional transformer.
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 120mm x 125mm (4-3/4 in. x 5 in.) stage, with locked-on spring mounted stage clips, drilled and tapped to accept optional mechanical stage
Built-in 0.65NA condenser lens.
Calibrated 5-hole disc diaphragm.
FRAME

Rugged cast metal, gray enamel finish.
Height 360mm (14 in.). Net wt. 4.2 kgs (9.3 lbs).
ACCESSORIES

Calibration slides.
"L" hex-key wrench.
USB 2.0 PCI card with CD.
PACKING

Molded styrofoam container with instruction brochure and vinyl dustcover.
Individual: Ship wt. 6.8 kgs (15 lbs), Dimensions 550x375x375mm (22x15x15 in.)

WARRANTY

Lifetime limited warranty, excluding bulb, power supplies and cords.

THE CAMERA -BUILT-IN

This model permits hook-up to computer with supplied USB cable. Easy-to-use software for capturing microscope images, labeling, measuring, storing, and e-mailing. Requires a PC with Windows 2000 or above.

SPECIFICATIONS – NATIONAL DIGITAL MICROSCOPE #DC4-155

USB 2.0 Port (digital signal for use with computer only)
Image device 1/2 in. CMOS
Effective pixels 1240x1024
Framed resolution 1240x1024 pixels
Electronic shutter 10fps @ 1240x1024, 30fps @ 640x480
Sync System N/A
Audio output Transmission across Image 2000 direct into memory of PC
White balance Auto white balance
B.L.C. Back light compensation (auto)
Minimum illumination 3 LUX
Data transfer 480 MB/second
Color Image Take-up time below one second
Color depth 24 bit (16.7 million colors)
Electronic shutter --
Power supply 5v self powered from computer USB
Consumption 250mA
Data format BMP, JPG, MIG (for recording)

System Requirements

Operating System Windows 2000 or above. No Macitosh support.
Computer Requirements
Intel Pentium, CPU 1 GHz or above, RAM 256 MB or above, Hard disk 1 GB or above, CD-ROM drive, USB 2.0 plug, sound card, speaker and microphone for video and audio recording, a modem or network card for e-mail, video conference and video mail.
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 +150°F
Storage temperature -50°F to +175°F
Relative humidity 40% to 95%

CAMERA WARRANTY:

1-Year Limited Warranty
SOFTWARE WARRANTY:

90-day limited warranty