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DC3-156-S

Suggested Retail Price $ 1,049.00

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*Also  functions with standard television monitor

 

Model DC3-156-S

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.

THIS UNIT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VISTA OR 

64 BIT SYSTEMS

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.)
  • Master carton pack 2 each: Ship wt. 14.5 kgs (32 lbs), Dimensions 550x400x500mm (22x16x20 in.)

WARRANTY

Click Here For DC3-156-S Supplemental Instruction Information

 

THE CAMERA

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

CAMERA WARRANTY

SOFTWARE WARRANTY


Available Parts & Accessories

800-160 Replacement bulb, 12v 20 watt halogen bi-pin  
975-001 Carrying case,anodized aluminum,fabric lining,accessory pockets,Velcro straps, keyed lock.Interior dimensions:14-7/8 x 7-3/4 x 10-1/2 inches. For DC2-456H.  
D-971-003 Replacement calibration slide for use with compound microscopes (works only in conjunction with use of Motic Images 2000 software.  
D-905 Power supply converter (100-240v 47-63 Hz in, 12v out) with power cord *All digital microscopes supplied with power pack that automatically converts input of 100-240Vac 50-60Hz to 12V output. UL and CE listed.  
 
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