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You can check calibration results by measuring the same distance with the
Straight line
tool. Click the measurements icon, choose the
Straight line
tool and draw a similar line
on the image. If the measured distance is equal to the actual distance, calibration has
been successful.
Recalibration
The calibration process has to be repeated if the magnification or focus has been changed
during observations.
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar again and select
Reset picture magnification
from
Reset magnification
. Repeat the calibration process, as described above. Change
the magnification and capture a few images. Double-click one of the thumbnails to open
the resulting image in a preview window. Click the calibration icon on the toolbar and
select
Set picture magnification
from
Set magnification
. Enter the current magnification
in the dialog window that appears and click
OK
.
If you want to use the same magnification when capturing images in the future, click
the calibration icon on the toolbar and select
Set capture magnification
from
Set
magnification
.
Measurements
It is recommended to calibrate the system before proceeding with measurements.
Straight line.
Press and hold the left mouse button to start drawing a line. Release the
left mouse button to complete the line.
Continuous Line.
Press and hold the left mouse button and draw a line. Release the left
mouse button to complete the segment. You can continue adding more segments to the
free-form line.
Radius Circle.
Draw a straight line on the image. The application will automatically
calculate the radius, as well as circumference and area of the corresponding circle.
Diameter Circle.
Draw a straight line on the image. The application will automatically
calculate the diameter, as well as circumference and area of the corresponding circle.
Three Points Angle.
Press and hold the left mouse button to draw a line on the image.
Release the left mouse button and draw another line. The application will automatically
calculate value of the resulting angle.
Draw and text
PortableCapture allows you to add drawings and textboxes to your images. Open an
image in a preview window and click the
Pencil
icon on the toolbar. Select one of the
tools from the drop-down menu and draw something on the image. By clicking
the
TT
icon on the toolbar, you can edit font type and color to be used in textboxes.
Specifications
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product range and
specifications without prior notice.
System requirements
Operating system: Windows 7/8/10, Mac 10.12 and above
CPU: at least P4 1.8GHz or above, RAM: 512MB, Video card: 64MB
Interface: USB 2.0, CD drive
Care and maintenance
Never, under any circumstances, look directly at the Sun, another bright source of light
or at a laser through this device, as this may cause PERMANENT RETINAL DAMAGE
and may lead to BLINDNESS. Take necessary precautions when using the device with
children or others who have not read or who do not fully understand these instructions.
After unpacking your microscope and before using it for the first time check for integrity
and durability of every component and connection. Do not try to disassemble the device
on your own for any reason. For repairs and cleaning of any kind, please contact your
local specialized service center. Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive
mechanical force. Do not apply excessive pressure when adjusting focus. Do not
overtighten the locking screws. Do not touch the optical surfaces with your fingers. To
clean the device exterior, use only special cleaning wipes and special optics cleaning
tools from Levenhuk. Do not use any corrosive or acetone-based fluids to clean the
optics. Abrasive particles, such as sand, should not be wiped off lenses, but instead
LCD display
4.3"
Optics material
optical glass
Megapixels 0.3 (interpolated to 8M, 5M, 3M, 1.3M)
Magnification 20–600x
Photo
*.jpg
Video
*.avi
Focusing
manual, 5–80mm
Speed
30fps
Illumination 8-LED system with brightness adjustment
Stage with clips and a measuring scale
Body material plastic
Power source
5V DC-in via USB cable or
built-in Li-ion battery: 3.7V, 2500mAh
work time: 7 hours; charging time: 5 hours
Software image and video processing software with measurement
function
Software language English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian,
Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
Ability to connect additional
equipment
support of microSD cards with capacity up to 32GB (1GB
microSD card included in the kit)
connect to PC via USB cable (included)
Operating temperature
range
0… +45 °C / 32… 113 °F
