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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 it produces a realistic image in 4K resolution (3840x2160 pixels) when connected via HDMI or USB 3.0. When connected via Wi-Fi, the image resolution is Full HD (1920x1080 pixels).
The camera uses an HDMI interface to connect directly to a TV, monitor, or projector. In this mode, the camera operates autonomously without a PC. The HDMI interface provides a high and stable transfer rate from the camera to the external screen. The connection to a computer is made via Wi-Fi or USB 3.0. Video is recorded at 30fps.
The camera combines high FPS and high bandwidth HDMI and, therefore, videos are vivid with no freezes or gaps between frames. At maximum resolution, the image is well-detailed, moving objects are visible without any 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 connects to a microscope-mounted camera to display a real-time image. It is compatible with MAGUS HDMI cameras operating in 4К resolution.
The screen diagonal is 13.3 inches. The IPS sensor delivers a bright image with large viewing angles: If you look at the monitor at an angle, there is no color distortion.
The display can be placed on a folding stand on a table or mounted directly on the camera, whichever is more convenient for the user.
Microscope head
Trinocular, with infinity-corrected optics. The user selects the most comfortable angle of inclination of the microscope head in the range of 0° to 35°. The digital camera is mounted in the trinocular tube. The beam splits 0/100, 100/0, or 80/20.
The basic configuration includes 10x/25mm eyepieces with diopter adjustment and eye relief to work with glasses.
Revolving nosepiece and objectives
A motorized revolving nosepiece for 6 objectives is oriented toward the interior: The user sees the objective inserted into the optical path, and the space above the stage is free. An additional objective can also be installed in the free slot in order to achieve extra magnification. The objectives are plan achromatic, parfocal distance – 60mm.
Above the nosepiece is a slot with a plug for installing an analyzer, compensators, or differential interference contrast sliders.
Remote control of the revolving nosepiece
The front panel of the microscope has objective selection buttons. When you press a button, the revolving nosepiece automatically sets the selected objective to its operating position. A separate button is used to switch between the two most commonly used objectives.
On both sides of the body, next to the focusing knobs, there are buttons for rotating the nosepiece.
The lighting and condenser position are automatically adjusted to match the selected objective.
These features improve user comfort, speed, and efficiency.
Maintaining comfortable brightness levels when switching magnifications
The objectives of different magnifications transmit light with different levels of intensity, and so each time you change objectives, the brightness of the light must be adjusted. Switching from a higher to a lower magnification objective causes eye fatigue, as the image brightness in the eyepieces increases sharply. The MAGUS Bio D290T LCD, which is equipped with intelligent brightness control, solves this problem. The microscope remembers the brightness for each objective that the user has selected and automatically sets this brightness when turning the nosepiece. Intelligent control reduces the time required to adjust brightness. MAGUS Bio D290T LCD increases user comfort and saves time even when the given work requires frequent magnification changes.
Focusing mechanism
The microscope features low-position coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs. The researcher can place their hands on the table and take a comfortable position in front of the microscope.
The coarse focus lock knob helps you quickly adjust the microscope after changing the object of study. The knob is located on the left side of the microscope on the same axis as the focusing mechanism.
The ring on the right side adjusts the tension of the coarse focusing travel. The user adjusts the comfortable tension for work.
Stage
The stage plate is made of sapphire glass. The hardness, durability as well as scratch and chemical resistance of the sapphire glass is second only to diamond glass. It significantly outperforms the popular chemically tempered Gorilla Glass. According to the Mohs scale (a ten-point scale of relative hardness of mineral surfaces), Gorilla Glass scores 6.8, sapphire scores 9, and diamond has a score of 10.
The specimen holder is secured with two screws and can be easily removed during manual scanning.
The height-adjustable stage control knob ensures user comfort, allowing the hand to rest on the desk for fatigue-free operation. The control knob also features tension adjustment, which allows you to select the optimal rotation tension for smooth and precise specimen movement.
Condenser
Optimal condenser settings for each objective: The flip-down lens automatically moves out of the beam path for low-magnification objectives and returns back for objectives with magnifications greater than 10x. One less manual step – for fast and convenient operation. The user can also individually adjust the position of the flip-down lens for specific studies.
The condenser is height-adjustable and can be centered. Mounting type: dovetail.
The condenser ring adjusts the iris aperture diaphragm. The condenser body has white aperture markings and color markings for the objective magnification, and the ring has an indicator marker. To achieve the contrast on each objective, it is recommended to rotate the ring so that the indicator marker matches the aperture or magnification marking of the objective being used.
Light source
The transmitted light illuminator uses a 3W LED. The color temperature does not change when you adjust the brightness. The LED lifetime is 50,000 hours.
Köhler illumination in transmitted light
The light source is located at the rear of the microscope, and the light is directed to the collector using a mirror.
The image contrast is controlled by the condenser aperture diaphragm, while the illuminated field area is adjusted by the field diaphragm. The field aperture control is located on the right at the bottom of the body, next to the focus adjustment area. This simplifies the Köhler illumination setup.
The Köhler illumination improves the image quality of the observed sample: Each objective achieves maximum resolution and 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.
Ergonomic design
Physical discomfort causes fatigue and reduces productivity. The ergonomic design of the microscope plays an important role in everyday scientific research.
MAGUS Bio D290T LCD provides user comfort during work.
Motorized components increase speed and simplify repetitive tasks when changing objectives frequently.
The adjustable head allows the user to select a comfortable viewing angle, reducing neck and back strain.
Focusing knobs are located at the bottom of the body. The user does not need to strain their hands. Thanks to the smooth movement of the mechanism, the user can effortlessly focus on the object.
The microscope is operated with minimal hand movement, since the long stage control handle and fine focusing knob are located in the same working area.
Accessories
There is a line of accessories designed specifically for this microscope.
Optional objectives provide additional magnification.
Eyepieces extend the magnification range of the microscope. Optional eyepieces help you maximize the potential of the objective that you use most often.
Optional attachments for phase contrast, epi-fluorescence, darkfield, polarization, and DIC expand the range of microscopy techniques, allowing you to study specimens invisible in brightfield.
Digital cameras output the microscope image to a monitor, store files, and software takes real-time measurements of specimens.
A calibration slide is used to measure objects and can be combined with the eyepiece with a scale or with the camera software.
Alternative models
The MAGUS Bio D290T LCD is an alternative for the following models: Carl Zeiss Axiscope 5, Leica DM 2500, Leica DM 2500LED, Leica DM 3000, Leica DM 3000LED, Nikon ECLIPSE Ci, Nikon ECLIPSE Ni, Nikon ECLIPSE Si, Olympus BX 53, Olympus BX43 BX53 Fluo Evident. View all of the alternatives.
Key features
Microscope features:- Observations of transparent and translucent samples in brightfield in transmitted light
- Ergonomic trinocular head with adjustable tilt angle and a vertical camera port; beam splitting ratio (eyepiece/camera): 100/0, 0/100, or 20/80
- Motorized revolving nosepiece controlled by ergonomic buttons on the lower stand for one-touch objective switching
- Transmitted light illuminator is energy-saving 3W LED with a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours
- Köhler illumination in transmitted light and the motorized condenser with a flip-down lens
- Intelligent lighting control system – automatic brightness selection when changing the working objective
- The stage has a sapphire glass plate and a long control handle for comfort during use
- Wide range of compatible optional accessories
Camera features:- 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 with any video output interface 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
- The software with the functions of photography, video recording, editing, and external monitor display as well as linear and angular measurement
Monitor features:- 4K resolution provides highly detailed, clear, and realistic images
- The IPS sensor produces a bright and saturated picture with wide vertical and horizontal viewing angles
- Can be mounted on the camera or table to suit the user’s preferences
Package
- MAGUS CHD40 digital camera (digital camera, HDMI cable (1.5m), USB 3.0 cable (2m), USB mouse, 32GB SD memory card, 12V/1A (Euro) power adapter, USB flash drive with drivers and software, user manual, and warranty card)
- MAGUS MCD40 LCD Monitor
- Stand with built-in power supply, focusing mechanism, stage, condenser mount, and a motorized revolving nosepiece
- Transmitted light illuminator with a lamphouse
- Motorized condenser with flip-down lens
- Trinocular microscope head
- Plan achromatic objective Plan 4x/0.10 ∞/0.17, parfocal distance: 60mm
- Plan achromatic objective Plan 10x/0.25 ∞/0.17, parfocal distance: 60mm
- Plan achromatic objective Plan 20х/0.40 ∞/0.17, parfocal distance: 60mm
- Plan achromatic objective Plan 40x/0.65 ∞/0.17 (spring-loaded), parfocal distance: 60mm
- Plan achromatic objective Plan 100x/1.25 oil ∞/0.17 (spring-loaded), parfocal distance: 60mm
- 10х/25mm eyepiece with long eye relief and diopter adjustment (2 pcs.)
- Eyecup (2 pcs.)
- 1х C-mount adapter
- Microscope power cord
- Dust cover
- User manual and warranty card
Available on request:- Plan achromatic objective Plan 2х/0.06 ∞/–, parfocal distance: 60mm
- Plan achromatic objective Plan 60х/0.80 ∞/0.17, parfocal distance: 60mm
- Plan apochromatic objective Plan Apo 60х/1.42 oil ∞/0.17, parfocal distance: 60mm
- Plan achromatic objective Plan 100х/1.10 ∞/0.17 water, parfocal distance: 60mm
- Set of plan semi-apochromatic fluorescence objectives Plan S-Apo 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 100x (oil) ∞/0.17, parfocal distance: 60mm
- 10х/22mm eyepiece with a scale
- 10x/22mm eyepiece with a reticle
- 10x/22mm eyepiece with crosshairs
- 12.5х/16mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
- 15х/16mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
- 20х/12mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
- 30х/8mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
- Phase contrast device: phase contrast condenser, set of phase objectives, centering telescope
- Darkfield condenser NA 0.7–0.9
- Darkfield immersion condenser NA 1.3–1.26
- Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) device
- Epi-fluorescence attachment featuring a mercury lamphouse, fluorescence filter cubes, and a mercury lamp power supply unit
- Epi-fluorescence attachment with LED light source, fluorescence filter cubes, and power cable
- Polarizer/analyzer set
- Calibration slide
- Set of color filters (blue, green, yellow, frosted glass)
Microscope specifications
Microscope design: upright
Image field: flat
Transmitted light microscopy techniques: brightfield, darkfield (optional), fluorescence (optional), polarized light (optional), phase contrast (optional), differential interference contrast (optional)
Microscope magnification, x: 40–1000 basic configuration (*optional: 40–1250/1500/2000)
Tube length: infinity (∞)
Microscope head: trinocular
C-mount adapter magnification, x: 1
Beam splitting ratio (eyepieces/trinocular tube): 0/100, 100/0, 80/20
Inclination: 0–35°, adjustable
Microscope head magnification, x: 1
Interpupillary distance, mm: 47–78
Eyepiece diameter, mm: 30
Eyepieces, x/field, mm: 10x/25 with diopter adjustment ± 5dp, eye relief (*optional: 10x/22 with a scale, 10x/22 with a reticle, 10x/22 with crosshairs, 12.5x/16, 15x/16, 20x12, 30х8)
Revolving nosepiece: 6 objectives, motorized
Optical design: Infinity plan achromatic objectives (∞),
parfocal distance: 60mm
Objectives, x/aperture/working distance, mm: 4x/0.10/30; 10x/0.25/10.2; 20х/0.40/6.4; 40x/0.65/0.7; 100x/1.25 (oil)/0.2 (*optional: 2х/0.06; 60х/0.80; 100x/1.10 (water); Plan Apo 60x/1.42 (oil); set of plan semi-apochromatic fluorescence objectives 4x/10x/20x/40x/100x (oil)
Spring-loaded retractable assembly: 40x, 60х, 100x
Stage: 190×152mm, two-axis mechanical stage with sapphire glass plate
Moving range, mm: 78/32
Condenser: motorized condenser NA 0.9/0.25 with a flip-down front lens; centerable and height-adjustable, with adjustable aperture diaphragm; dovetail mount
Field diaphragm: Adjustable iris
Focusing mechanism: coaxial coarse & fine focusing knobs on both sides
Coarse focusing travel, mm: 35
Coarse focusing travel, mm/circle: 18.85
Fine focusing travel, mm/circle: 0.1
Fine focusing scale value, μm: 1
Coarse focusing tension adjusting knob: +
Coarse focusing lock knob: +
Illumination method: transmitted light
Transmitted light source: 3W LED
Intelligent lighting control system: automatic brightness adjustment during objective change
Phase contrast technique: *optional: phase contrast turret condenser; phase contrast objective (10x, 20x, 40x, 100x); centering telescope
Darkfield condenser: *optional: dry darkfield condenser NA 0.7–0.9 (for dry objectives); oil darkfield condenser NA 1.3–1.26 (for 100x immersion objective)
Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) device: *optional
Fluorescence technique: *optional: epi-fluorescence attachment with LED light source; epi-fluorescence attachment with mercury lamphouse
Polarizer/analyzer set: *optional: polarizer mounted on the collector; analyzer in the slot of the stand above the revolving nosepiece
Power supply, V/Hz: AC power supply, 100–240/50/60
Operating temperature range, °C: 5… 40
Operating humidity range, %: 0… 80 (up to 31 °C)
Camera specifications
Sensor: SONY Exmor/Starvis CMOS
Color/monochrome: color
Number of megapixels: 8
Maximum resolution, px: 3840x2160
Sensor size: 1/1.2" (11.14x6.26mm)
Pixel size, µm: 2.9x2.9
Auto focus: -
Interface: HDMI 1.4, Wi-Fi, USB 3.0
Compatible memory cards: SD up to 32 GB
Compatible optional accessories: mouse (USB), flash drive (USB), Wi-Fi module (USB)
Light sensitivity: 1028mV with 1/30s
Signal/noise ratio: 0.13mV with 1/30s
Exposure: 0.014ms–1000ms
Video recording: +
Frame rate, fps at resolution, px: 30@3840х2160 (HDMI), 30@1920х1080 (Wi-Fi), 30@3840х2160 (USB 3.0)
Mounting location: trinocular tube, eyepiece tube (in place of the regular eyepiece)
Image format: *.jpg, *.tif
Video format: .h264/.h265, *.mp4
Spectral range, nm: 380–650 (IR-filtered)
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, 19" or larger display (with USB connection)
Software: HDMI: built-in; USB: MAGUS View
Mount type: C-mount
Body: cast aluminum
Power supply: 12V/1A AC power adapter
AC power adapter features: input: AC voltage 100–240V, 50/60Hz; output: DC voltage 12V/1A
Operating temperature range, °C: –10... 50
Operating humidity range, %: 30… 80
Monitor specifications
Type of sensor: IPS
Screen diagonal, inch: 13.3
Screen resolution, px: 3840x2160 (4K)
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Brightness, cd/m²: 400
Number of displayed colors: 16.7m
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 sensor backlight: LED
LED backlight lifetime, h: 50000
Interface: HDMI
Operating temperature range, °C: –15... 55
Operating humidity range, %: 10… 90
Power supply: AC 110–220V, DC 5–12V/1A (Type-C)
Power consumption, W: 12 (maximum)