Description
Digital camera
MAGUS CHD40 is a digital HDMI camera with three video interfaces and automatic switching between 4K and Full HD depending on the monitor resolution.
The camera is equipped with an 8MP sensor and produces realistic images in 4K resolution (3840x2160px) when connected via HDMI or USB3.0. When connected via Wi-Fi, the image quality is Full HD (1920x1080px).
The camera uses an HDMI interface to connect to a TV, monitor, or projector directly. In this mode, the camera operates autonomously without a connection to a PC. The HDMI interface provides a high and stable transfer rate from the camera to the external screen. You can connect the camera to a PC via Wi-Fi or USB3.0. Video is recorded at 30fps.
The camera combines high FPS and high bandwidth HDMI. Therefore, videos are vivid, with no freezes or gaps between frames. At maximum resolution, the image is well-detailed, moving objects are visible without bugs, and object movement is displayed without delays.
Monitor
The MAGUS MCD40 Monitor is designed to use a visualization system of the MAGUS microscope.
It is connected to a camera mounted on the microscope to display real-time images. It supports MAGUS 4K HDMI cameras.
The screen diagonal is 13.3 inches. The IPS matrix provides bright images with large viewing angles. If you look at the display at an angle, the color reproduction is not distorted.
The display can be placed on a folding stand on a table or shelf or mounted directly to the camera or microscope stand.
Microscope head
Tube length – infinity (∞). When assembling the microscope, the user can rotate the eyepiece tubes 180° and adjust eye relief to fit their height. There is a trinocular microscope head.
The monitor is mounted in the vertical tube of the trinocular head and the digital camera – in the camera side port. The trinocular head has an 80:20 beam splitter and there is a 2-position beam splitter on the body (100:0/0:100).
Revolving nosepiece
The 6-objectives revolving nosepiece is mounted on a stand under the stage.
Objectives
Infinity plan achromatic objectives with a long working distance for dishes with a bottom thickness of 1.2mm.
Three objectives are intended for brightfield and fluorescence microscopy techniques, and the other 3 objectives are for the phase contrast technique.
Focusing mechanism
Coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs are located at the base of the microscope on both sides. The user can place their hands on the table and take a relaxed pose while observing. The focusing adjustment is smooth and effortless. On the right, there is a coarse focusing lock knob for quick adjustments after changing the specimen. On the left, there is a coarse tension adjustment ring for further adjustment.
Stage
There is a fixed stage with a mechanical attachment for moving the laboratory ware in two mutually perpendicular directions. The smooth and subtle movement of the object augments the accuracy of the study – no part of the specimen will be overlooked. The travel knob is located at the bottom and, therefore, the user will not strain their right hand. The microscope set includes three dish holders for dishes of different sizes.
Reflected light illuminator
The fluorescence excitation light source: 5W LED. The illuminator has three excitation filters for the DAPI, FITC, and TRITC fluorochromes.
Unlike mercury lamps, LEDs do not require bulky power units; they use rather little electricity and do not contain harmful mercury vapors. Living cells under LED lighting are not damaged by UV radiation and remain viable much longer. LEDs will instantaneously reach full brightness, won’t heat up during prolonged use, and they turn off quickly when needed. All of that makes it easier to switch from the brightfield technique to fluorescence and back again. The lifetime of the LEDs is 50,000 hours. It is recommended to choose an LED-based fluorescence microscope for educational purposes as the safest and low-maintenance option.
Condenser
Phase contrast turret condenser with four positions. There is a free slot for brightfield microscopy; the other three slots with phase annuli plates are used for working with objectives at magnifications of 10x, 20x, and 40x. The phase contrast rings can be centered. Fast and intuitive switching between microscopy techniques saves time and simplifies the researcher’s work.
Transmitted light source
The transmitted light illuminator has a 5W LED. It is bright enough to work on all objectives using the brightfield and phase contrast techniques. The color temperature does not change when you adjust the brightness. The LED has a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
Köhler illumination in transmitted light
The Köhler illuminator improves the image quality of the observed sample: each objective achieves maximum resolution; the field of view is illuminated evenly without darkening at the edges. The object of study is in sharp focus and the image artifacts are removed.
Accessories
There is a line of accessories designed specifically for this microscope.
Eyepieces that extend the magnification range of the microscope. The optional eyepieces help you maximize the potential of the objective that you use most often.
A digital camera that outputs the microscope image to a monitor and stores files along with software that takes real-time measurements of specimens.
A calibration slide for measuring objects that can be combined with an eyepiece with a scale or the camera software.
Key features
Key features of the microscope:- Study of specimens in laboratory ware emitting fluorescence when exposed to excitation light
- Microscopy techniques: fluorescence in reflected light, brightfield, and phase contrast in transmitted light
- Trinocular head with the option to adjust eye relief
- Two options for mounting a digital camera and monitor: a vertical tube of the trinocular head and a camera side port on the body; beam splitting on the trinocular head – 80:20, beam splitting on the body – 100:0/0:100
- Transmitted and reflected light illuminators: energy-saving 5W LED with a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours
- Köhler illumination
- Tiltable stand for glassware up to 165mm
- Fluorescence excitation filters for the DAPI, FITC, and TRITC fluorochromes
- Phase-contrast turret condenser for quick and convenient changing of the microscopy technique
- Wide range of compatible optional accessories
Key features of the camera:- The camera operates autonomously without a connection to a PC and via HDMI interface. Can be connected to a PC via Wi-Fi and a USB3.0 interface
- Auto switching between 4K and Full HD depending on monitor resolution
- 30fps for observing moving objects, recording video, and moving the sample without jerkiness or delays
- SONY Exmor/Starvis color CMOS backlit sensor provides low noise level and high light sensitivity even in low-light conditions. You will get clearer, brighter, and more color-saturated images
- Software with photo, video recording, editing, external display functions, linear and angular measurements
Package
- MAGUS CHD40 Digital Camera (digital camera, HDMI cable (1.5m), USB3.0 cable (1.5m), USB mouse, 32GB SD memory card, USB Wi-Fi adapter (2pcs.), AC power adapter 12V/1A (Euro), installation CD with drivers and software, user manual and warranty card)
- MAGUS MCD40 LCD Monitor
- Base with a built-in power input, reflected light illuminator, transmitted light source, condenser, focusing mechanism, stage, and revolving nosepiece
- Trinocular head
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 10x/0.25 phase WD 4.3 mm
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 20х/0.40 WD 8.0mm
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 40х/0.60 WD: 3.5mm
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 10x/0.25 PHP2 WD 4.3mm
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 20x/0.40 PHP2 WD 8.0mm
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 40x/0,60 PHP2 WD 3.5mm
- Eyepiece 10x/22mm with long eye relief (2 pcs.)
- UV shield
- C-mount adapter 1x
- Hex key wrench
- Power cord
- Dust cover
- User manual and warranty card
Available on request:
Microscope specifications
Microscope design: inverted
Image field: flat-field
Reflected light microscopy techniques: fluorescence
Transmitted light microscopy techniques: brightfield, phase contrast
Microscope magnification, x: 100–400 basic configuration (*optional: 100–500/600/800/1000)
Tube length: infinity (∞)
Microscope head type: trinocular
Microscope head: Siedentopf, rotatable 180°
Inclination: 45°
Microscope head magnification, x: 1
Interpupillary distance, mm: 48–75
Eyepiece diameter, mm: 30
Eyepieces, x/field, mm: 10х/22mm, eye relief: 10mm (*optional: 10x/22mm with a scale, 12.5x/14; 15x/15; 20x/12; 25x/9)
Revolving nosepiece: 6 objectives
Optical design: infinity plan achromatic objectives (∞), parfocal distance: 45mm
Objectives, x/aperture/working distance, mm: PLL 10x/0.25/4.3; PLL 20x/0.40/8.0; PLL 40x/0.60/3.5; phase: PLL 10x/0.25/4.3 PHP2; PLL 20x/0.40/8.0 PHP2; PLL 40x/0.60/3.5 PHP2
Spring-loaded retractable assembly: 40x
Stage: 227x208mm, fixed, with mechanical attachment and glass plates Ø118mm; Ø118mm; cup holders: 86x129.5mm, Ø87.5mm; 34x77.5mm, Ø68.5mm; 57x82mm, Ø60mm
Moving range, mm: 77/134.5
Condenser: NA 0.6, working distance: 55mm; phase contrast turret; with locking screws.
Diaphragm: adjustable iris diaphragm
Focusing mechanism: coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs located on both sides
Fine focusing scale value, μm: 2
Coarse focusing tension adjusting knob: +
Coarse focusing lock knob: +
Illumination: transmitted and reflected light
Reflected light source: 5W LED
Transmitted light source: 5W LED, brightness-adjustable
Fluorescence filter: fluorochrome, excitation wavelength/ dichroic mirror/emission wavelength: DAPI, 365/35nm/400nm/450/65nm; FITC, 475/40nm/500nm/535/45nm; TRITC, 525/45nm/565nm/595/60nm
Phase contrast device: phase contrast condenser (turret) with a free slot and phase annuli plates for 10x, 20x and 40x objectives; centering telescope
Power supply, V/Hz: AC power supply, 85–265/50/60
Operating temperature range, °C (°F): 5… 35 (41… 95)
Operating humidity range, %: 20… 80
Camera specifications
Sensor: SONY Exmor/Starvis CMOS
Color/monochrome: color
Megapixels: 8
Maximum resolution, pix: 3840x2160
Sensor size: 1/1.2'' (11.14x6.26mm)
Pixel size, μm: 2.9x2.9
Auto focus: −
Interface: HDMI 1.4, Wi-Fi, USB3.0
Memory card: SD up to 32GB
Option to mount additional equipment: mouse (USB), flash stick (USB), Wi-Fi module (USB)
Light sensitivity: 1028mV with 1/30s
Signal/noise ratio: 0.13mV with 1/30s
Exposure: 0.14ms–1000ms
Video recording: +
Frame rate, fps at resolution: 30@3840х2160 (HDMI); 30@1920х1080 (Wi-Fi); 30@3840х2160 (USB3.0)
Place of installation: trinocular tube, eyepiece tube instead of an eyepiece
Image format: *.jpg, *.tif
Video format: *.h264/*.h265, *.mp4
Spectral range, nm: 380–650 (with IR filter)
Shutter type: ERS (electronic rolling shutter)
System requirements: Windows 8/10/11 (32bit and 64bit), Mac OS X, Linux, up to 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 or higher, minimum 4GB RAM, USB2.0 port, RJ45, CD-ROM, 19" or larger display
Software: HDMI: built-in; USB: MAGUS View
Mount type: C-mount
Body: CNC aluminum alloy
Power supply: DC adapter 12V, 1A
Specifications of the DC power adapter: input: AC voltage 100–240V, 50/60Hz; output: DC voltage 12V/1A
Operating temperature range, °C (°F): −10... 50 (14… 122)
Operating humidity range, %: 30… 80
Monitor specifications
Type of matrix: IPS
Screen diagonal, inch: 13.3
Resolution, pix: 3840x2160 (4K)
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Brightness, cd/m²: 400
Number of displayed colors: 16.7 m
Contrast: 1000:1
Horizontal/vertical viewing angle, °: 178/178
Size of the visible screen area (WxH), mm: 295x165
Pixel pitch (WxH), mm: 0.154x0.154
Display refresh rate, Hz: 60
Type of matrix backlight: LED
LED backlight lifetime, h: 50000
Interface: HDMI
Operating temperature range, °C (°F): −15... 55 (5… 131)
Operating humidity range, %: 10… 90
Power supply: AC 110–220V, DC 5–12V/1A (Type-C)
Power consumption, mA: 12 (max.)