MAGUS CHD20 Digital Camera User Manual

MAGUS CHD20 DIGITAL CAMERA

CHD20 Digital Camera

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1. USB mouse port
2. USB Video connector (for PC connection)
3. HDMI interface
4. DC port
5. SD card slot
6. ON/OFF button
7. USB memory stick connector

Never look at the sun, a bright light source, or laser beam through the camera. It can cause permanent damage to your eyes.
MAGUS high-speed HDMI cameras are designed to be paired with a digital microscope. Sony Starvis high-sensitivity sensor ensures perfect color reproduction and image quality even in low light conditions. You can install the camera software to view, save, and  edit captured images and videos. The rugged aluminum housing is designed for operation at low temperatures (–10°C).

CAMERA INSTALLATION

HDMI

1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDMI monitor (1).
2. Connect a USB mouse to the connector (2).
3. Insert the memory card into a memory card slot (5).
4. Connect the camera to the power supply (4). Turn the camera on (6).
5. Turn the monitor on and watch videos in the built-in program.
   Use your mouse to control the camera.

USB
CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A PC/LAPTOP

1. Install the MAGUS View software from the USB flash drive (included in the kit) on the PC.
2. Connect the camera to the power supply (4). Turn the camera on (6).
3. Connect the camera to a PC with a cable by inserting one plug into the connector (2) and the other plug into a USB port on the PC.
4. Open the MAGUS View program. The camera will be automatically recognized by the operating system.
   When the USB cable and the mouse are connected to the camera at the same time, the mouse will be unavailable. When the USB cable is disconnected from the camera, the mouse can be used normally.

CALIBRATION USING A CALIBRATION SLIDE

You should use a special stage micrometer (calibration slide) to determine the linear dimensions (in millimeters or microns).
The calibration slide is a transparent glass (of the same size as the specimen slide) thathas a micrometer scale with a scale division of 0.01mm etched on the surface.
The calibration slide (stage micrometer) is used to calibrate the image analysis software for measurements in actual units. In the calibration mode, you should capturean image of the micrometer scale with every objective magnification and indicate the known  distance. That lets you establish a scale of the image in actual units (micrometermillimeter, etc.).

Calibration:

1. Place the calibration slide on the microscope stage.
2. Select the required objective and set the maximum camera resolution.
3. Get a contrast image of the scale on the monitor screen and capture the image.
4. Select the ”Calibrate” function in the software you are using.
5. Double-click on the maximum visible distance and enter the value in actual units.
6. Enter the calibration setting and check the result. The program will save the calibration factor.
7. You can select any measurement unit later, and all the results will be re-calculated in accordance with this selection.

CONTROL PANEL

To open the Camera control panel, move the mouse cursor to the left of the window. The control panel will automatically pop up.

| Snap| Captures the image and saves it to the SD card.
Record| Records a video and saves it to the SD card.
Auto Exposure| Automatically adjusts the exposure time and gain according to
the exposure compensation value.
Exposure Compensation| Available when Auto Exposure is selected. Adjusts the
exposure compensation according to the current video
brightness to achieve the proper brightness value.
Exposure Time| Available when Auto Exposure is not selected. Adjusts the
time of exposure and thus adjusts the brightness of the video.
Gain| Adjusts the brightness of the video. The Noise will be adjusted
accordingly.
Red| Adjusts the proportion of the red color in RGB in the video.
Green| Adjusts the proportion of the green color in RGB in the video.
Blue| Adjusts the proportion of the blue color in RGB in the video.
Auto White Balance| Adjusts the White Balance of the video continuously.
Manual White Balance| Adjusts the Red color or Blue color parameters to set the White Balance of the  video.  White balance is adjusted to obtain a natural ratio of cold and warm colors  on the image with regard to the light source type. Move the corresponding sliders to adjust the values.
ROI White Balance| Adjusts the white balance of the Region of Interest when the Region of Interest  content is changed.
Sharpness| Adjusts the Sharpness level of the video.
Denoise| Removes the noise from the video.
Saturation| Adjusts the Saturation level of the video.
Gamma| Allows you to adjust the midtone values of the image. The higher the Gamma value  is, the darker the image will be.
Contrast| Adjusts the Contrast level of the video.
DC (Direct current)| Allows you to use a light source without light flickering.
AC(50HZ)
(Alternative current)| Eliminates light flickering when a 50Hz light source is used.
AC(60HZ)
(Alternative current)| Eliminates light flickering when a 60Hz light source is used.
Default| Restores the default settings.

MEASUREMENT TOOLBAR
To open the Measurement Toolbar, move the mouse cursor to the top of the window. The toolbar will automatically pop up.

drawing up of an ellipse using five points
| Object Select| | Circle: center and radius
| Angle| | 3 Point Circle: drawing up of a circle using three points
| 4 Point Angle| | Annulus
| Point| | Two Circles and its Center Distance: drawing up of two  circles and the measurement of the distance between the  centers of these two circles
| Arbitrary Line| | Two 3 Point Circles and the Center Distance: drawing up of two three-point-circles and the measurement of the  distance between the centers of these circles
| 3 Point Line| | Arc
| Horizontal Line| | Text
| Vertical Line| | Polygon
| 3 Point Vertical Line| | Curve
| Scale Bar| | Measurement Setup
| Arrow| | Deletes all of the measurement objects
| Executes Calibration with the help of a micrometer to  determine the corresponding relation between magnification and resolution as well as between the  measurement unit and the sensor pixel size.| | Exits from Measurement mode
| Exports the Measurement information to CSV file (*.csv)| | Use these icons to select Move Left, Move Right, Move Up,  Move Down, Color Adjustment, or Delete.

Select a figure to draw up; click at the desired initial point on the image, click at the desired end point. The selected figure will be drawn up on the image and the figure parameters will be displayed.

CAMERA CONTROL TOOLBAR
To open the Camera Control Toolbar, move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the window. The control toolbar will automatically pop up.

the SD Card
| Settings| | Check the Version of MAGUSView

SETTINGS

MEASUREMENT

Global| Precision| Sets the required number of digits after the decimal point. The measurement result value will
be displayed with the required precision.
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Calibration| Line Width| Defines width of the lines for calibration.
| Color| Defines color of the lines for calibration.
| EndPoint| Type: defines shape of the endpoints of lines for calibration: Null means no endpoints,
Rectangle means rectangle shape of endpoints. It facilitates the object alignment.

Point, Angle, Arbitrary Line, Horizontal Line, Vertical Line, Rectangle, Circle, Ellipse, Annulus, Two Circles, Polygon, Curve.
You can Left-click the and select Measurement to open the corresponding window of settings. You can specify the parameters of the required measurement objects.

MAGNIFICATION

Name| Sets the magnification item name when calibration, such as 4X, 10X, 100X, etc. Other information could be added too, for  example, microscope model, operator name, etc.
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Resolution| Sets the pixels per meter.
Clear All| Clears all of the calibrated magnification items.
Delete| Deletes the selected magnification item.
Up| Click Up to move up the selected magnification item up.
Down| Click Down to move the selected magnification item down.

IMAGE FORMAT

Image Format| JPEG: You can save files in the JPEG format to get a high compression and high quality images as well as to save the storage  space.
TIFF: Tag Image File Format is a flexible bitmap format that is used to store images including photos and highcapacity files.
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Measurement Object
Saving Method| Burn-in Mode: merges the measurement objects into one current image. Further edition of the measurement objects is  impossible. The changes are irreversible.
Layered Mode: saves the measurement objects at different layers of the current image into the target file. The measurement  objects in the target file can be edited with the use of corresponding software on the PC. The changes are reversible.

VIDEO

Fast Forward/Reverse
Interval| Sets the time interval of the playback of video files.
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Video Encode| You can select the video encoding format H264 or H265. H265 encoding can significantly save the storage space at the same  encoding quality..

STORAGE

File System Format of
the Storage Device| You can select the file system format: FAT32, exFAT or NTFS.
FAT32: The maximum video file size of a single file is 4GB.
exFAT: The maximum video file size of a single file is 16EB.
NTFS: The maximum video file size of a single file is 2TB.
Use PC to format the SD cards and switch between the file system formats. Unknown Status: SD card not detected or the file system is not identified.

FILES

Image File Name| Auto: Saves the image file automatically with the specified prefix.
Manual: You need to name the image file before saving.
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Video File Name| Auto: Saves the video file automatically with the specified prefix.
Manual: You need to name the video file before saving.

The maximum video file size is 4GB. Multiple video files will be automatically generated in case of long video recording.

MISCELLANEOUS

window.
Overlay| Displays or hides the saving graphics Overlay information in the Burn-in Mode.
Auto Exposure| Sets the maximum exposure time during the auto exposure process. You can set a lower exposure time value
to get a faster frame rate during auto exposure.
ROI Color (Color of the  Region of Interest)| Selects a line color of the rectangle Region of Interest.
Camera Parameters Import| Imports the camera parameters from the SD card to use the previously exported camera parameters.
Camera Parameters Export| Exports the camera parameters to the SD card to use the previously exported camera parameters.
Reset to factory defaults| Restores the camera parameters to the default settings.

LANGUAGE
You can also select a language from the list.
THE KIT INCLUDES
MAGUS microscope digital camera, 12V, 1A power adapter, HDMI cable, USB mouse, USB flash drive with drivers and software, 32GB SD card, USB 2.0 cable, mounting plate and screws, user manual, and a warranty card.
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, 19″ or larger display.

SPECIFICATIONS

| MAGUS CHD20
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Maximum resolution| 1920х2080px
Megapixels| 2
Sensor| 1/2(7.2×4.05mm) Sony CMOS sensor
Pixel size| 3.75×3.75µm
Light sensitivity| 1175mv with 1/30s
Exposure| 0.01ms–1000ms
Video recording| +
Frame rate, fps at resolution| 60@1920x1080px (HDMI)
50@1920x1080px (USB)
Image format| .jpeg, .tiff
Video format| *.mp4
Shutter type| ERS
Interface| HDMI, USB2.0
Body| metal
Operating temperature range| –10…50°C

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product range and specifications without prior notice.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Do not disassemble the camera on your own.
• Keep the camera away from moisture; do not use it in rainy weather.
• Keep the camera away from shock or excessive pressure.
• Do not overtighten the locking screws.
• Keep the camera away from hazardous environment, home and car heaters, incandescent lamps or open fire.
• When cleaning the lenses, first blow any dust or debris off the surface or wipe them off with a soft brush. Then wipe the lens with a soft cleaning cloth slightly damp with spirits or ether.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a small part or a battery is swallowed.

MAGUS WARRANTY
MAGUS optic products carry a 5-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. All MAGUS 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 MAGUS product in any country where a Levenhuk office is located if all the warranty conditions are met.
For further details, please visit: www.magusmicro.com
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your product, contact the local Levenhuk branch.

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Documents / Resources

| MAGUS CHD20 Digital Camera [pdf] User Manual
CHD20 Digital Camera, CHD20, Digital Camera, Camera
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References

• MAGUS. Objective Excellence

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