CELESTRON 44422 Microscope Imager Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Celestron
Table of Contents
CELESTRON 44422 Microscope Image
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron HD Digital Microscope
Imager. Your Imager is a precision optical instrument made of high quality
materials to ensure durability and long life, and designed to give you a
lifetime of use with minimal maintenance. It is miniature in size – 2.5”
(64mm) long x 0.9” (22mm) in diameter and weighs just 1.5oz (42g) but it is
powerful in its application with a 5MP sensor digital CMOS sensor.
The HD Digital Microscope Imager will work with virtually any microscope
(biological and stereo) as long as the eyepiece barrels are universal sizes
23mm and 30mm or similar. Basically, you replace the eyepiece in the
microscope with the Imager.
Before attempting to use your Imager, please read through the instructions to
familiarize yourself with the functions and operations to make usage easier
for you.
Compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems allows for high
resolution images and video to be taken, stored on your computer, saved and
shared.
NOTE: The Mac software only supports a maximum 2MP resolution.
USING YOU HD DIGITAL MICROSCOPE IMAGER
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Remove the HD Imager and the collar from the box.
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Attach the adjustment collar to the HD Imager using the set screws to secure.
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Remove the eyepiece from your microscope and replace it with the assembled imager and collar.
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Install the software from the product page at celestron.com, on to your Windows or Mac PC.
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NOTE: Mac operating systems are supported, but can only achieve a maximum of 2MP resolution when taking still images.
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Once the software is installed, connect your imager by plugging the attached USB cable into an open USB port on your computer.
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Once the driver is recognized by your system, the streaming image should appear in your software window.
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Focus the microscope as you would normally.
APPROXIMATING THE FINAL MAGNIFICATION
The approximate power is determined by the Imager power multiplied by the
objective lens power. The Imager has a 30x magnifying lens built in. As an
example, if the objective lens being used is 4x, then the power you will be
capturing for snapshots or video will be 120x. If using a 40x objective, then
the power will be 1200x, etc.
ROTATING THE IMAGER
When you are looking at the image on your computer screen, you can rotate the
position by rotating the Imager to the position you prefer.
USING THE CELESTRON IMAGER HD SOFTWARE
The software is very easy to use and should be very intuitive. there are many
features that you can control however, so if you wish to delve deeper into the
Celestron Imager HD software, click the Manual icon in the software or
download the software manual from the product page at
celestron.com
CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND WARRANTY:
Your Imager is a precision optical instrument and should be treated with care at all times. Follow these care and maintenance suggestions and your Imager will need very little maintenance throughout its lifetime.
- Store the Imager in a dry and clean place.
- Be very careful if using your imager and microscope in direct sun light to prevent damage to the Imager or your eyes.
- Never point the Imager towards the sun or the sensor can be damaged and cease working.
- To clean the housing, use a damp cloth and dry immediately.
- Use a good lens tissue to clean the clear glass end (optical surface) of the Imager.
- If needed, blow off dust with a camel’s hair brush or air blower off the optical surfaces.
- To clean fingerprints off of optical surfaces, use a lens cleaning agent and lens tissue available at most photo outlets and when cleaning do not rub in circles as this may cause streaks or scratches to occur.
- Never disassemble or clean internal optical surfaces. This should be done by qualified technicians at the factory or other authorized repair facilities.
- Do not disassemble or take apart the Imager or damage can occur
WARRANTY: Your Imager has a two year limited warranty. Please see the Celestron website for detailed information at www.celestron.com.