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
Binocular, with infinity-corrected optics. The digital camera is mounted in the side camera port on the microscope head. The light splitting ratio is 100/0 or 0/100. A slot with a plug is intended for installing the emboss contrast slider.
Revolving nosepiece
Coded, for 5 objectives. An additional objective can also be installed in the free slot in order to achieve extra magnification.
Objectives
Infinity-corrected plan achromatic objectives with an extended working distance have been corrected for a dish bottom thickness of 1.2mm. The parfocal distance is 60mm.
The 4x objectives are used for the brightfield technique.
The 10х, 20х, and 40х objectives are phase objectives that differ from the 4x objectives by having a phase ring in the plane of the exit pupil. These objectives are designed for phase contrast observations, but they are also suitable for the brightfield and emboss contrast techniques.
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 VD360, 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 VD360 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 ring on the right side adjusts the tension of the coarse focusing travel. The user adjusts the comfortable tension for work.
Stage
The stage is fixed. A special mechanism is installed on the stage, which moves laboratory glassware 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 long stage control handle ensures user comfort: The hand rests on the table with no strain.
The microscope kit includes a universal labware holder.
Condenser
The condenser has 0.3 NA and a working distance of 75mm. A phase contrast slider or an emboss contrast slider with a sector diaphragm is installed in the condenser slot.
A phase contrast slider is a plate with three holes. One hole has a phase insert for 10x, 20x, and 40x objectives, while the other two are used for brightfield observations. The annular diaphragm of the slider is aligned with the phase ring of the objective using a centering telescope.
An emboss contrast slider with a sector diaphragm is also a plate with three holes. The emboss contrast microscopy is enabled by introducing the sector diaphragm into the optical path and setting the slider in the microscope head slot to the position that matches the objective being used. The green filter (ND6), when placed into the slot with the sector diaphragm, removes color halos at the edges of the observed structures. The slider’s free holes are designed for brightfield observations: one for a 4x objective and the second one for 10х, 20х, and 40х objectives.
Light source
The 3W LED delivers bright specimen illumination that is sufficient for all of the microscope’s available techniques and objectives. The color temperature does not change when you adjust the brightness. The LED lifetime is 50,000 hours.
Status LCD screen
The LCD screen on the base displays the objective magnification, light source brightness, and an operation mode (Sleep, Eco).
The screen and a single knob allow the user adjust the brightness, lock the brightness adjustment, set the Sleep mode and the auto-off timer.
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 VD360 LCD provides user comfort during work.
The microscope head is located at an ergonomic angle so that your back and neck do not get tired.
Thanks to the low and compact stage, it is convenient for the user to manipulate the sample and work with laboratory glassware.
The long handle of the movement mechanism makes it so that you do not need to raise your hand from the table to control the microscope, nor to change your comfortable position.
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.
Accessories
There is a line of accessories designed specifically for this microscope.
Additional objectives without phase rings ensure optimal image quality when working in brightfield.
Eyepieces extend the magnification range of the microscope. Additional eyepieces will help use the full potential of an objective that is used more often.
The phase contrast device with plan semi-apochromatic objectives is suitable for fundamental and applied research. Plan semi-apochromatic objectives provide a high degree of aberration correction, producing clear, bright, and high-contrast images.
Hoffman modulation contrast enables you to visualize the fine details in live specimens with high contrast and without halos, allowing the study of dynamic processes in real time.
A calibration slide is used to measure objects and can be combined with the eyepiece with a scale or with the camera software.
Dish holders and stage inserts are used for the convenient installation of culture bottles of various types and sizes on the microscope.
Alternative models
The MAGUS Bio VD360 LCD is an alternative for the following models: Carl Zeiss Primovert, Leica DM IL LED, Leica DMi1, Nikon ECLIPSE Ts2, Nikon ECLIPSE Ts2-F, Nikon ECLIPSE Ts2R, Olympus CKX53, Olympus IX53.
Specifications
Microscope specifications
Microscope design: inverted
Image field: flat
Transmitted light microscopy techniques: brightfield; phase contrast; emboss contrast; Hoffman modulation contrast (optional)
Microscope magnification, x: 40–400 basic configuration (*optional: 40–600/800)
Tube length: infinity (∞)
Microscope head: Binocular, with side camera port
Beam splitting ratio (eyepieces/trinocular tube): 0/100, 100/0
Microscope head: Siedentopf
C-mount adapter magnification, x: 0.5; 1
Inclination: 45°
Interpupillary distance, mm: 48–75
Eyepiece diameter, mm: 30
Eyepieces, x/field, mm: 10х/22 with diopter adjustment ± 5dp, eye relief (*optional: 10х/22 with a scale, 10х/22 with a pointer, 10х/22 with a reticle, 12.5x/16, 15х/16, 20х12, 30х/8)
Revolving nosepiece: 5 objectives, coded
Optical design: infinity plan achromatic objectives (∞), parfocal distance: 60mm
Objectives, x/aperture/working distance, mm: 4х/0.10/30; 10x/0.25/10.2 phase; 20x/0.40/12 phase; 40x/0.60/2.2 phase (*optional: 10х/0.25/10.2; 20х/0.40/4; 40х/0.60/2.2)
Spring-loaded retractable assembly: 40х
Stage: 250x170mm, fixed, with mechanical attachment; universal labware holder
Moving range, mm: 80/128
Condenser: NA 0.3, working distance: 75mm; with an adjustable aperture diaphragm and a slot for the emboss contrast or phase contrast slider
Focusing mechanism: coaxial coarse & fine focusing knobs on both sides
Coarse focusing travel, mm: 8.5
Coarse focusing travel, mm/circle: 37.7
Fine focusing travel, mm/circle: 0.2
Fine focusing scale value, μm: 2
Coarse focusing tension adjusting knob: +
Illumination method: transmitted light
Transmitted light source: 3W LED
Intelligent lighting control system: automatic brightness adjustment during objective change, status display on LCD screen, sleep mode, eco-mode
Phase contrast technique: 10x/20х/40х phase-contrast slider, centering telescope (*optional: 10х/20х and 40х phase-contrast slider, 4х and 60х phase-contrast slider, set of plan semi-apochromatic phase objectives)
Hoffman modulation contrast device: *optional
Emboss contrast device: 10x/20х/40x slider with a sector diaphragm for installation in the condenser slot and a 10x/20х/40x slider for installation in the microscope head slot
Power supply, V/Hz: AC power supply, 100–240/50/60
Operating temperature range, °C: 10… 35
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)