Discovery Artisan 16 Digital Microscope User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Discovery

Table of Contents

Discovery Artisan 16 Digital Microscope
- Calibration and measurements
- Working with the application for Mac OS users
Care and maintenance
Battery safety instructions
Specifications
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Discovery Artisan 16 Digital Microscope

Discovery Artisan 16 Digital Microscope PRODUCT

LED light brightness control wheel
Focus wheel
Calibration scale
The kit includes: microscope, Discovery Artisan installation CD, calibration scale, user manual.
Using the microscope
Remove the protective cap from the objective lens. Use the focus wheel to focus your view. If you wish to adjust brightness of the LED illumination, you can use the illumination brightness adjustment ring at the top of the microscope body. Make sure the microscope is connected to your PC before proceeding with the setup. Insert the installation CD into your CD drive. The Main Menu window will be displayed. Click the MicroCapture software to install the software and follow the instruction on screen. Keep in mind that a system restart will be required during installation. The installation CD contains a copy of this User Manual, which you can read by clicking the corresponding entry in the Main Menu.
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.

Image resolution
From the Options menu, select Preview Size to set the required image resolution.
Rotating the image
From the Options menu, select Rotate and choose to rotate created images 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.
Date and time
From the Options menu, select Date/Time to display or hide the date and time of capture during preview.
Language
From the Options menu, select Language to change the language of the user interface.
Full screen mode
There are three ways to enter full screen mode:

Double-click an image in the main window;
Click the Full screen mode icon on the toolbar;
From the Options menu, select Fullscreen mode.

To exit full screen mode, click the corresponding icon on the toolbar.
Skins
From the Options menu, select Skin to change the user interface appearance.
Settings
From the Options menu, select Preferences to set various preferences for MicroCapture application, including brightness, contrast and saturation of images, white balance, etc.
Capturing an image
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar or select Photo from the Capture menu, or press F11 on your keyboard. A thumbnail of the captured image will appear on the right side of the main window.
Recording a video
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar or select Video from the Capture menu. The camcorder icon on the toolbar will change once you start recording. To stop recording you can either click the corresponding icon on the toolbar again or select Stop capturing from the Capture menu.
Note:
recommended video resolution is 640×480.
Preview
Left-click the thumbnail of the image you wish to edit and it will open in the main window of the application. The image resolution will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen. Double-clicking a thumbnail will open the image in a separate window.
Saving images
To save an image, right-click the thumbnail of the desired image and select Save from the drop-down menu. Images may be saved in .jpeg and .bmp formats. When saving images in .jpeg format, clicking Advanced allows you to view and edit additional options.
Deleting images
To delete an image, right-click the thumbnail of the desired image and select Delete from the drop-down menu. When viewing images in a separate window, you can click the corresponding icon on the toolbar to delete the image.
Copying images
To copy an image, right-click the thumbnail of the desired image and select Copy from the drop-down menu.

Calibration and measurements

Place a ruler on the stage, focus your view and a image. Take note of the current magnification by looking at the calibration scale on the microscope body. Double-click the image thumbnail to open it in a separate window. Enter the magnification value into the corresponding field in the upper right corner of the preview window. Upon calibrating the microscope, you will be able to measure various parameters of observed specimens. All the buttons on the toolbar of the preview window are described below.
Line
Press and hold the left mouse button to start drawing a line. Release the left mouse button to complete the line.
Free-form 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
Draw a straight line on the image. The application will automatically calculate the radius, as well as circumference and area of the corresponding circle.
Diameter
Draw a straight line on the image. The application will automatically calculate the diameter, as well as circumference and area of the corresponding circle.
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 value
of the resulting angle.
Measurement units
From the drop-down menu on the toolbar you can select measurement units for calculations (pixels, inches, kilometers, meters, centimeters, millimeters, microns).
Discovery Artisan 16 Digital Microscope 01

Press this button to create a text box on the image Press this button to edit font parameters
These buttons allow you to draw something on the image Press this button to choose the line color
Press this button to choose the line thickness
Press this button to choose the line style
Press this button to undo the last action

Note:

Magnification range of Discovery Artisan 16 is 20–230x. Do not use magnification values that exceed this range.
The application calculates values based on the magnification you have entered. The results may not be precise.

Working with the application for Mac OS users

Installing software
Browse to the mac folder on the installation CD and copy MicroCapture file to the desktop.
Operating the microscope
Use a USB cable to connect the microscope to your computer. Run the MicroCapture application by double-clicking its icon.
Observing specimens
A magnified image of the observed specimen may be seen in the main window of the application.
Image resolution
From the Options menu, select Preview Size to set the image resolution. Keep in mind that the preview window cannot be resized (standard resolution is 640×480). The image resolution is shown in the bottom left corner of the preview window.
Date and time
From the Options menu, select Date/Time to display or hide the date and time of capture during preview.
Capturing an image
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar or select Photo from the Capture menu to capture an image. An image thumbnail will appear on the right side of the main window.
Recording a video
Click the corresponding icon on the toolbar or select Video from the Capture menu to start recording a video.
Note:
during recording, the camcorder icon on the toolbar will turn red. Click the icon again to stop recording.
Editing images and videos
Image and video thumbnails are displayed on the right side of the main window of the application. Double-click an image thumbnail to open it in a separate preview window. Editing images with MicroCapture application is similar to working with other applications in Mac OS.

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. After unpacking your microscope and before using it for the first time check for integrity and durability of every component and connection. 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. Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force. Do not apply excessive pressure when adjusting focus. Do not overtighten the locking screws. 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. Abrasive particles, such as sand, should not be wiped off lenses, but instead blown off or brushed away with a soft brush. 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. Be careful during your observations, always replace the dust cover after you are finished with observations to protect the device from dust and stains. If you are not using your microscope for extended periods of time, store the objective lenses and eyepieces separately from the microscope. 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. 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. 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 attempt to recharge primary batteries as this may cause leakage, fire, or explosion. Never short- circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion. Never heat batteries in order to revive them. 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.

Specifications

Optics material : glass
Image sensor : 2Mpx
Magnification :20–230х
Available image/video resolutions : 1600×1200, 1280×720, 640×480
Photo/video format : .jpeg or .bmp/*.avi
Focusing : manual, 0–150mm focusing range
Illumination : 8-LED system with variable brightness
Power source : USB 2.0 cable
Frame rate : 30fps
Software languages : English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
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 10.6~10.15
CPU: at least P4 1.8GHz,
RAM: 512Mb,
video card: 64Mb,
interface: USB 2.0, CD drive

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, contact the local Levenhuk branch.