PASCO SE-6216 Compound Microscope Eyepiece Camera Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PASCO
Table of Contents
Compound Microscope Eyepiece Camera
SE-6216
Introduction
The Compound Microscope Eyepiece Camera is designed to work with SPARKvue data collection software. The device can be used to collect microscope images for review and analysis using SPARKvue’s Image Analysis tools. The camera can connect to a computer via any USB port or powered USB hub with no additional setup required, and can be used to replace the eyepiece of most standard microscopes.
Components
- Compound Microscope Eyepiece Camera (SE-6216)
- USB-to-mini USB cable
- Storage cap (not pictured)
Get the software
SPARKvue is available as a free app for Chromebook, iOS, and Android devices.
We offer a free trial of SPARKvue for Windows and Mac. To get the software, go
to pasco.com/downloads or search for SPARKvue in
your device’s app store.
If you have installed the software previously, check that you have the latest
update by clicking the Main Menu button and selecting Check for Updates.
Hardware setup
- Remove the storage cap from the Compound Microscope Eyepiece Camera.
- Remove the eyepiece of your chosen microscope, then replace the eyepiece with the Eyepiece Camera.
- Turn on the computer you will be using for this experiment.
- Connect the mini USB end of the cable to the mini USB port on the back of the Eyepiece Camera.
- Connect the USB end of the cable to a USB port or powered USB hub connected to your computer.
The camera should automatically be recognized by and connect to your computer. Note that this process may take several seconds or longer to complete depending on the model of your computer.
Software setup and usage
Capture images in SPARKvue
- Start PASCO Capstone, then select Sensor Data.
- In the Select measurements for templates column, click the heading labeled “MDE2-310C” to make measurements visible, then check the box next to Image.
- Select Camera in the Templates column. The Experiment Screen will automatically be filled with a live preview video captured by the Eyepiece Camera.
- To capture a single live image, click inside the live preview, or select the Capture button in the camera toolbar. SPARKvue will automatically capture a still image of the camera’s current view.
- To capture additional images, select the Preview Image button in the camera toolbar to return to the live preview. Once multiple images are captured, you can switch between them using the image selector.
Measure lengths in an image
SPARKvue’s Camera template includes tools which allow you to perform
measurements of objects within captured images. By establishing a calibration
length within a single image, you can use the measurement tools to find the
length of an object in any image of a sample at the same distance from the
lens. For more information on measuring lengths within captured images, see
the Image display page of the SPARKvue online help.
Software help
The SPARKvue Help provides information on how to use this product with the
software. You can access the help from within the software or online.
Software: Main Menu > Help
Online: help.pasco.com/sparkvue
Technical support
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Limited warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the Warranty and Returns page
at www.pasco.com/legal.
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Product end-of-life disposal
This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that
vary by country and region. It is your responsibility to recycle your
electronic equipment per your local environmental laws and regulations to
ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local waste recycle or disposal service, or the
place where you purchased the product.
The European Union WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) symbol on
the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed
of in a standard waste container.
CE statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable EU Directives.