levenhuk Discovery Artisan 64 Digital Microscope User Manual

: June 4, 2024
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Table of Contents

levenhuk Discovery Artisan 64 Digital Microscope
Microscope parts
Microscope assembly
PortableCapture software
Using the microscope
Application menu
Calibration
Recalibration
Measurements
Specifications
System requirements
Care and maintenance
Battery safety instructions
Levenhuk Warranty
Levenhuk Cleaning Pen LP10
References
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levenhuk Discovery Artisan 64 Digital Microscope

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Microscope parts

Focusing wheel
Setup
Photo/Video/Playback
Up
Down
Capture
Power on/off
LED Dimmer
MicroSD slot
Digital zoom button
Charging indicator
DC: charge battery USB: output to PC
Locking screw
Mount arm locking knob
Mount locking ring

The kit includes
microscope, microscope stand, USB cable, 1GB microSD memory card, software CD, user manual and a warranty slip.

Microscope assembly

Take the microscope and all of the accessories out of the package. Place the stage on a stable surface. Attach the mount locking ring (15) to the metal tube of the mount. Insert the metal tube into the opening on the stage and lock it in place with the ring (15). Insert the microscope into the clamp on the mount arm and tighten the locking screw (13). Tighten the locking knob (14) to lock the mount arm in place. To power, the microscope connects it to your PC with a USB cable.

PortableCapture software

Insert the installation CD into your CD drive. Double-click PortableCapture to install the application and follow the instructions on the screen. The installation CD contains a copy of the user manual, which you can find in the User Manual folder. Connect the microscope to your PC with a USB cable and run the PortableCapture application. A pop-up message will warn you if the microscope is not connected to the PC.

Using the microscope

Focusing adjustment
Place a specimen on the stage and rotate the focusing wheel (1) until the view is focused.

Digital zoom
Push the digital zoom button on the microscope body (10) to zoom in or zoom out.

Capturing an image or recording a video

Insert a microSD card into the MicroSD slot (9). The maximum card size is 32GB.
Turn the Focus wheel (1) to focus the image of your object to its best focus.
Press the Capture button (6) and the photo will be saved to the microSD card.
To switch to the video recording mode, press the Photo/Video/Playback button (3). Then, press the Capture button (6) to start video recording. Press the Capture button again to stop video recording.

Playback

Insert a microSD card into the slot (9).
Press the Photo/Video/Playback button (3) to switch to playback mode.
Press the Up (4) and Down buttons (5) to scroll to the previously captured photos and videos.

Deleting files

Insert a microSD card into the slot (9).
Press the Photo/Video/Playback button (3) to switch to playback mode.
Press the Setup button (2) to choose a file to delete.

Mass storage on PC

Insert a microSD card into the slot (9).
Connect the microscope to your PC with the USB cable to download images or videos from the card to your computer.

Preview on PC

Only works with the software installed.
Remove the microSD card from the slot.
Connect the microscope to your PC with the USB cable.

Capture an image
Sequence capture (you can set the time to begin capturing images or videos, interval between them, video duration and the number of images or videos to be captured)
Full-screen mode. To exit full-screen mode, press Escape on your keyboard or double-click anywhere on the screen

Start and stop video recording

File

Photos Folder: set a directory for captured images.
Videos Folder: set a directory for recorded videos.

Options

Resolution: set image resolution.
Date/Time: hide or display date and time of capture during the preview.
Language: change the language of the user interface.
XY Guide: hide or display a grid on images.
Full-screen mode: go full screen.

Capture

Photo: capture an image.
Video: record a video.

Capturing an image
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar or select Photo from the Capture menu.

Recording a video
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar or select Video from the Capture menu.

Sequence capture
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar. A dialog window will appear where you can set a number of parameters for sequence capture. Click the Photo radio button to set the time to begin capturing images, the interval between them and the total number of images. Click the Video radio button to set the time to begin recording videos, their duration, the interval between them, and the total number of clips.

Save as
Copy to clipboard
Copy file
Previous image
Next image
Undo the last action
Repeat the last action
Draw
Text
Measurement
Calibration

Calibration

Before calibrating the microscope, turn the grid display on. To do so, select On from Options > XY Guide. By default, the grid is visible. Place the calibration scale on the stage and focus your view. Make sure that the vertical axis of the grid is parallel to scale divisions and capture an image. Double-click the image thumbnail to open it in a separate window.

Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar to begin calibration. Using your mouse, choose two points on the image (you have to know the actual distance between these two points). Once you choose the second point, a dialog window will open, where you have to enter the known distance in the Actual dimension field. The application will automatically calculate the magnification of the image. Click OK to close the dialog window. The calculated magnification will be displayed in the Magnification field.

Note: Chosen points should form a horizontal line.

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 the 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 the 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 the value of the resulting angle.

Draw and text
PortableCapture allows you to add drawings and text boxes 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 text boxes.

Specifications

LCD display 4.3″
Optics material optical glass
Megapixels 0.3 (interpolated to 2M, 1M, VGA)
Magnification 20—300x
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

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. White LEDs are very bright; do not look at them as this may cause permanent damage to your vision. Take necessary precautions when using the device with children or others who have not read or who do not fully understand these instructions.

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. After unpacking your microscope and before using it for the first time check for integrity and durability of every component and connection. 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 blown off or brushed away with a soft brush.

Do not apply excessive pressure when adjusting focus. Do not overtighten the locking screws. Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force. Store the device in a dry, cool place away from hazardous acids and other chemicals, away from heaters, open fire and other sources of high temperatures. Do not use the device for lengthy periods of time, or leave it unattended in direct sunlight. Keep the device away from water and high humidity. Do not submerge. Be careful during your observations, always replace the dust cover after you are finished with observations to protect the device from dust and stains. To avoid data loss or equipment damage, always close the application first, and then disconnect the microscope from your PC. Wait until the illumination goes off completely, and disconnect the microscope. Children should use the device under adult supervision only. Seek medical advice immediately if a small part or a battery is swallowed.

Battery safety instructions

Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and −). Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time. Remove used batteries promptly. Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion. Never heat batteries in order to revive them. Do not disassemble batteries. Remember to switch off devices after use. Keep batteries out of the reach of children, to avoid risk of ingestion, suffocation, or poisoning. Utilize used batteries as prescribed by your country’s laws.

Levenhuk Warranty

Levenhuk products, except for their accessories, carry a 10-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. All Levenhuk accessories are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for six months from the purchase date. The warranty entitles you to the free repair or replacement of the Levenhuk product in any country where a Levenhuk office is located if all the warranty conditions are met.

For further details, please visit: www.levenhuk.com/warranty. If warranty problems arise or if you need assistance in using your product, please contact the local Levenhuk branch.

The original Levenhuk cleaning accessories

Levenhuk Cleaning Pen LP10

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Removes dust with a brush
The soft tip is treated with a special cleaning fluid that removes greasy stains Does not damage optical coatings of the lenses Leaves no smudges or stains.

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