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Suggested Retail Price $ 249.00

 

MOTIC DIGITAL MICROSCOPE

Model DS-2

The perfect inspection microscope with built-in digital camera at an affordable cost.  Magnifies at  20 & 40 times: prepared slides, insects, flowers, rocks, dissecting.  Unlike standard classroom microscopes, the image is upright and unreversed, making it easier to manipulate specimen on stage.  Uses rechargeable LED lighting on flexible multi-angle gooseneck.  Optical glass lenses and prism.  Easy rack and pinion focusing.  Metal construction.  Includes software and accessories for plug-n-play.

THIS UNIT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VISTA OR 

64 BIT SYSTEMS

OPTICAL SYSTEM

  • Widefield 10x eyepiece with revolving pointer
  • Built-in 2x objective
  • Auxiliary 2x objective

ILLUMINATION

  • Rechargeable LED on flexible multi-angle gooseneck.
  • LED light rated up to 100,000 hours life, illumination equal to a 20-watt tungsten bulb, totally heat free.
  • Set of 3 AA rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries allows up to 1000 recharges, for a total of 40,000 to 50,000 hours of use. Included battery charger automatically stops charging when batteries are fully charged….protects batteries from overcharging, also permits conventional light operation by plugging into regular wall outlet. No need for expensive recharger stations, plugs into inexpensive multiple outlet power strips available from any grocery or hardware store.
  • Single 8-hour charge provides 40 to 50 hours of use.
  • Recharger also permits light operation by plugging into standard wall outlet

FOCUSING

  • Rack and pinion focusing, special slip clutch to prevent damage to mechanism.
  • Post mounted focusing block, adjustable up and down to accommodate larger specimens.
  • Focusing block with slow-falling mechanism.

STAGE

  • Stage clips for securing specimen.
  • Reversible black and white stage pleate, 60mm.

FRAME

  • Rugged cast metal frame, gray enamel finish.
  • Height 260 mm (10 1/4 in.) extends to 360mm (14-1/4 in.)  Net wt. 1.8 kgs (3.95 lbs)

PACKING

  • Molded styrofoam container with instruction brochure and vinyl dustcover.
  • Individual:  Ship wt. 2.7 kgs (7 lbs), Dimensions 450x300x275mm (18x12x11 in.)
  • Master carton pack 5 each:  Ship wt. 13.6 kgs (30 lbs), Dimensions 775x275x400mm (31x11x16 in.)

WARRANTY

 

     

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.  The DS-2 operates on both PC '2000 & above & Mac OS X systems.  Microscope comes with Motic Play and Motic Educator software

SPECIFICATIONS – NATIONAL DIGITAL MICROSCOPE #DM-52

USB Port (digital signal for use with computer only)
Image device CMOS imaging devise
Effective pixels 640 x 480
Framed resolution 640 x 480 pixels
Electronic shutter 8-30 frames/sec
Sync System N/A
Audio output Transmission across Image 2000 direct into memory of PC
S/N Ratio N/A
Gamma Characteristic N/A
White balance Auto white balance
B.L.C. Back light compensation (auto)
Electronic shutter --
Power supply 5v self powered from computer USB
Consumption 250mA
Data format BMP, JPG, MIG (for recording)

System Requirements

Operating System
PC: Windows 2000 or above. Mac. OS X
Computer Requirements
 
Intel Pentium, CPU 200 Mhz or above, RAM 128 MB or above, Hard disk 500 MB or above, CD-ROM drive, USB plug,
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

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-971-001 Replacement calibration slide for use with compound microscopes (works only in conjunction with use of Motic Images 2000 software.  
     
 
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