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Suggested Retail Price $ 895.00

  Microscope Diagram

IMPORTANT MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
  • Processor: 1Ghz. or above
  • USB 2.0
  • RAM: 256 MB
  • Hard Disk: 400 MB
  • Video Card: 32 MB

 

 

Model DC4-410

A versatile stereoscope microscope that permits you to change from a widefield image at 10x magnification to close-up detail of 30x magnification, simply by rotating the objective turret.  The extra rugged fixed-arm stand has both incidental and transmitted illumination.  Built-in High-resolution digital camera offers 1.3 megapixel live image resolution at 1240 x 1024.  Supplied with Motic Images 2.0ML software, which allows the user to view, capture, label, manipulate, and measure images.

OPTICAL SYSTEM

  • Paired widefield eyepieces are 45° inclined, with diopter adjustment. Interpupillary adjustment from 55mm to 75mm. Accepts optional #965-400-05 or #965-400-10 eyepiece reticle.
  • Paired objectives are parfocalled, parcentered, and achromatic.
  • Magnification changed by rotating objective turret 90° to positive click stops.

ILLUMINATION

  • High intensity, 12v incidental (top) light and transmitted (bottom) light.
  • 12v DC power converter operates on 100v-240v 50Hz/60Hz current, without need of additional transformer.
  • 4-position switch: top only, bottom only, top/bottom, off.

FOCUSING

  • Rack and pinion focusing with slip clutch and tension adjustment.

STAGE

  • 80mm reversible black/white plastic contrast plate and 80mm frosted glass stage plate.
  • Blue filter for transmitted light.
  • Locked-on stage clips.

FRAME

  • Rugged, cast metal frame, gray enamel finish.
  • Height: 340mm (13-3/8 in.) extends to 370mm (14-9/16 in.) for larger objects.
  • Base width: 153mm (6 in.), Base depth: 218mm (8-9/16in.)
  • Net wt. 4.1 kgs (9 lbs)

PACKING

  • Molded styrofoam container with instruction brochure, eyeshields and vinyl dustcover.
  • Individual: Ship wt. 5.9 kgs (13 lbs), Dimensions 550x325x325mm (22x13x13 in.)
  • Master carton pack 4 each: Ship wt. 20.9 kgs (46 lbs), Dimensions 800x425x325mm (32x17x13 in.)

WARRANTY

Click Here For DC4-410 Supplemental Instruction Information


Magnification Chart

Model

Objective

Eyepieces

Working Distance

Maximum Specimen Height

WF5X (optional)

WF10X (supplied)

WF15X (optional)

WF20X (optional)

Total Mag.

Field Size

Total Mag.

Field Size

Total Mag.

Field Size

Total Mag.

Field Size

DC4-410

1X

5X

22mm

10X

20mm

15X

13mm

20X

10mm

94mm

31mm

3X

15X

7.3mm

30X

6.7mm

45X

4.3mm

60X

3.3mm


 

THE CAMERA

This model permits hook-up to computer with supplied USB 2.0 cable.  Easy-to-use Motic 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 #DC4-410
(USB 2.0 port, digital signal for use with computer only)

Technical Data

  USB 2.0 (digital sig.)
Image device 1/2 inch CMOS imaging chip
Effective pixels 1240 x 1024
Framed resolution 1240 x 1024 pixels
Electronic shutter  10fps @ 1240 x 1024, 30fps @ 640 x 480
Sync System N/A
Audio output Transmission across Image 2000 direct into memory of PC
White balance Auto white balance
B.L.C. Black 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.   MAC OSX  
Computer Requirements Intel Pentium, CPU 1GHz 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 +120°F  
Storage temperature -70°F to +175°F  
Relative humidity 40% to 95%  

CAMERA WARRANTY:

SOFTWARE WARRANTY:

Available Parts & Accessories

600-400 Eyepiece shields, rubber, pair  
605-400 WF5x eyepieces, paired (Note: WF5x E.P. permit only 60mm-84mm I.P.D.)  
610-400 WF10x eyepieces, paired (accepts 23mm reticle)  
610-400EA WF10x eyepiece, each (accepts 23mm reticle)  
610-400R-05 WF10x eyepiece w/reticle, 5mm/100 div., each  
610-400R-10 WF10x eyepiece w/reticle, 10mm/100 div., each  
615-400 WF15x eyepieces, paired  
620-400 WF20x eyepieces, paired  
800-422 Replacement bulb, 12v 15w halogen bi-pin (Top)  
800-170 Replacement bulb, 112v 10w halogen, bi-pin (Bottom)  
923-409 Blue filter, frosted, 35.6mm
931-409 Ring light adapter ring, 54.5mm O.D.  
940-410 Frosted glass stage plate, 80mm  
941-410 Black/white plastic contrast plate, 80mm  
942 Darkfield kit (fits all National stereo models after 9/97)  
943 Specimen holder (tweezer) (fits in place of stage clip on all stereo models)  
952 Dustcover, large, 18" tall x 16", heavy vinyl w/stitched seams  
965-400-05 Eyepiece reticle, 5mm/100 Div., 23mm diameter  
965-400-10 Eyepiece reticle, 10mm/100 Div., 23mm diameter  
970-400 Stage clip for stereo microscope, 75mm from post, each  
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.  
 
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