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DC2-456H

Suggested Retail Price $ 749.00

Microscope Diagram

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

Model DC4-456H

A very versatile stereoscope microscope that permits you to change from a widefield image at 10x magnification to the 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 software, which allows the user to view, capture, label, manipulate and measure images.  The microscope is fully functional, independent of the camera application.

OPTICAL SYSTEM

  • Paired widefield eyepieces with diopter adjustment on left side. Interpupillary adjustment from 55mm to 75mm. Reticle holder/retainer accepts eyepiece reticle with 23mm O.D..
  • Paired objectives are parfocalled, parcentered, achromatic.
  • Magnification changed by rotating objective turret 90 degrees.
  • Working distance: 75mm. Maximum specimen height: 35mm.

ILLUMINATION

  • High intensity, built-in 12v 10 watt halogen, incidental illumination and 12v 10 watt tungsten, transmitted illumination.
  • 12v DC power converter operates on 100v-240v 50Hz/60Hz current, without need of additional transformer.
  • Separate base mounted switches control power on/off, top and bottom lights.  This permits use of top light only, bottom light only, or top and bottom lights together.

FOCUSING

  • Rack and pinion focusing has slip clutch to protect mechanism against over-turning, and special tension adjustment.

STAGE

  • Supplied with two 80mm stage plates, one frosted glass plate and one plastic black/white reversible contrast plate.
  • Two locked-on stage clips.

FRAME

  • Rugged cast metal frame, grey enamel finish.
  • Height: 310mm (12-1/4 in.) extends to 345mm (13-5/8) for larger objects.
  • Base width: 115mm (4-1/2 in.), Base depth: 197mm (7-3/4 in.)
  • Net wt. 2.5 kgs (5.5 lbs)

ACCESSORIES

  • Calibration slide.
  • "L" hex-key wrench.
  • USB 2.0 PCI card with CD.

PACKING

  • Molded styrofoam container with instruction brochure, vinyl dustcover and rubber eyeshields.
  • Individual: Ship wt. 5 kgs (11 lbs), Dimensions 400x425x275mm (16x17x11 in.)
  • Master carton pack 4 each: Ship wt. 17.7 kgs (39 lbs), Dimensions 800x375x425mm (32x15x17 in.)

WARRANTY

Click Here For DC4-456-H Supplemental Instruction Information

 

THE CAMERA

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 #DC4-456H

USB 2.0 Port (digital signal for use with computer only)
Image device 1/2 inch CMOS
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. Back light compensation (auto)
Minimum illumination 5 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 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:

SOFTWARE WARRANTY:


Available Parts & Accessories

600-400 Eyepiece shields, rubber, pair.  
605-400 WF5X eyepieces, paired (note: permit only 60mm-84mm I.P.D.)  
610-400 WF10X eyepieces, paired.  
615-400 WF15X eyepieces, paired.  
620-400 WF20X eyepieces, paired  
800-400 Bottom light replacement bulb, 12v, 10 watt tungsten  
800-423 Top light replacement bulb, 12v 10 watt halogen bi-pin, front filament  
940-410 Frosted glass stage plate, 80mm.  
941-410 Black/white reversible plastic stage plate, 80mm.  
951 Vinyl dustcover, 16" tall x 13" wide  
965-400-05 Eyepiece reticle, 5mm/100 div., 23mm O.D.  
965-400-10 Eyepiece reticle, 10mm/100 div., 23mm O.D.  
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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