levenhuk MAGUS CHD40 Digital Camera User Manual

: August 26, 2024
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levenhuk MAGUS CHD40 Digital Camera

Product Specifications

Brand: MAGUS
Model: CHD40
Type: Digital Camera

Product Usage Instructions

Connecting the Camera to HDMI Monitor

Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDMI monitor.
Connect a USB mouse to the USB mouse port.
Insert the memory card into the SD card slot or insert a USB memory stick into the designated slot.
Connect the camera to a power supply and turn it on.
Turn on the monitor and watch videos using the built-in program.

Connecting the Camera to a PC/Laptop via USB 3.0

Install the MAGUSView software from the included USB flash drive on the PC.
Connect the camera to a power supply and turn it on.
Connect the camera to the PC using a cable.
Open the MAGUSView program and choose the camera from the list.

Connecting the Camera to a PC/Laptop via Wi-Fi

Install the MAGUSView software from the included USB flash drive on the PC.
Connect the camera to a power supply and turn it on.
Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the designated connector on the camera.
Select and connect to a Wi-Fi network on your PC after the antenna starts blinking (password: 12345678).
Open the MAGUSView program for automatic camera recognition by the operating system.

Connecting Multiple Cameras to a PC/Laptop via Wi-Fi

Install the MAGUSView software from the included USB flash drive on the PC.
Connect each camera to a power supply and turn them on.
Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to each camera.
Select and connect to a Wi-Fi network on your PC after the antennas start blinking (password: 12345678).
To connect multiple cameras, access settings in MAGUSView, configure Wi-Fi STA mode, and enter router SSID and password.
Open MAGUSView for automatic camera recognition and view images from multiple connected cameras.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I connect multiple cameras via Wi-Fi?
A: Follow the instructions provided in the “Connecting Multiple Cameras to a PC/Laptop via Wi-Fi” section above.
Q: What is the default Wi-Fi password?
A: The default Wi-Fi password is 12345678.

Overview

USB mouse port
Wi-Fi antenna/USB memory stick connector
USB Video connector (for PC)
HDMI interface
ON/OFF button
SD card slot
DC port

MAGUS CHD40 DIGITAL CAMERA

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).

HDMI

Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDMI monitor (1).
Connect a USB mouse to the connector (2).
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot (6). Or insert the USB memory stick into the slot (2).
Connect the camera to the power supply (7). Turn the camera on (5).
Turn the monitor on and watch videos in the built-in program.

CONNECTING

CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A PC/LAPTOP VIA USB3.0

Install the MAGUSView software from the USB flash drive (included in the kit) on the PC.
Connect the camera to the power supply (7). Turn the camera on (5).
Connect the camera to a PC with a cable by inserting one plug into the connector (3) and the other plug into a USB port on the PC.
Open the MAGUSView program. Choose a camera from the list.

CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A PC/LAPTOP VIA WI-FI
Make sure your PC supports Wi-Fi.

Install the MAGUSView software from the USB flash drive (included in the kit) on the PC.
Connect the camera to the power supply (7). Turn the camera on (5).
Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the connector (2).
After the antenna starts blinking, select the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to on your PC. The password is 12345678.
Open the MAGUSView program. The camera will be automatically recognized by the operating system.

CONNECT MULTIPLE CAMERAS TO A PC/LAPTOP VIA WI-FI
Make sure your PC supports Wi-Fi.

Install the MAGUSView software from the USB flash drive (included in the kit) on the PC.
Connect the camera to the power supply (7). Turn the camera on (5).
Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the connector (2).
After the antenna starts blinking, select the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to on your PC. The password is 12345678.
To connect multiple cameras:
Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the window, the control toolbar will automatically pop up. Select Settings>Network> Wi-Fi, then select the Wi-Fi STA mode. Enter the SSID and the password of the connected router.
Open the MAGUSView program. The camera will be automatically recognized by the operating system. You can view the images from the multiple connected cameras by choosing the required camera from the list in the left part of the video display window.

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) that has 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 capture an 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 (micrometer, millimeter, etc.).

Calibration:

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

CAMERA CONTROL PANEL

FUNCTION/FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Snap Captures the image and saves it to an SD card or USB flash drive.
Record Records a video and saves it to an SD card or USB flash drive.
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 is 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
Adjust 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 about 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 Allows you to use a light source without light flickering.
AC(50HZ) Eliminates light flickering when a 50Hz light source is used.
AC(60HZ) Eliminates light flickering when a 60Hz light source is used.
Default Restores the default settings.

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

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

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

SETTINGS

NETWORK

Select the AP mode to connect one digital camera using the Wi-Fi adapter (included).
Select the STA mode to connect multiple digital cameras using the Wi-Fi router. Enter the SSID of the router and the password of the router to start the operation.

MEASUREMENT

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

The point, Angle, Arbitrary Line, Horizontal Line, Vertical Line, Rectangle, Circle, Ellipse, Annulus, Two Circles, Polygon, Curve

You can Left-click 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.
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 high-compression and high-quality images and to save the storage space.
- TIFF: Tag Image File Format is a flexible bitmap format that is used to store images including photos and high-capacity images.
Measurement Object Saving Method
- Burn-in Mode: merges the measurement objects into one current image. A 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.
Video Encode You can select the video encoding format H264 or H265. H265 encoding can significantly save storage space at the same encoding quality.

STORAGE

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

For a USB flash drive, it is recommended to use the USB 3.0 interface.

FILES

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

You can also select a language from the list.

ISP (IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR)

Dark Enhance Defines the intensity of dark enhancement.
Auto Exposure Defines the maximum exposure time for automatic settings.
ROI Color Choses the line color for a rectangle ROI

MISCELLANEOUS

Ruler Displays or hides the Ruler in the video window.
Measurement Displays or hides the Measurement toolbar in the video window.
Overlay Displays or hides the saving graphics Overlay information in the Burn-in Mode (Burn-in Mode).
Grids Displays or hide a mesh in the fusion mode.
Cursor Changes the cursor size according to the screen resolution or personal preferences.
Camera Parameters Import
Imports the camera parameters from the SD card or the USB flash drive to use the previously exported camera parameters.
Camera Parameters Export
Exports the camera parameters to the SD card or to the USB flash drive to use the previously exported camera parameters.
Reset to factory defaults
Restores the camera parameters to the default settings.

THE KIT INCLUDES
MAGUS microscope digital camera, 12V, 1A power adapter, HDMI cable, USB mouse, 32GB SD card, USB3.0 cable, USB flash drive with drivers and software, USB3.0 cable, CF-812AC USB Wi-Fi adapter, 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 CHD40

Maximum resolution 3840х2160px
Megapixels 8
Sensor 1/1.2″ (11.14×6.26mm) Sony CMOS sensor
Pixel size 2.9×2.9μm
Light sensitivity 1128mv with 1/30s
Exposure 0.01–1000ms
Video recording +
Frame rate, fps at resolution
- 30fps@3840x2160px (HDMI)
- 30fps@1920x1080px (HDMI, Wi-Fi)
- 30fps@3840x2160px (USB3.0)
Image format .jpeg, .tiff
Video format *.mp4
Shutter type ERS
Interface HDMI, USB3.0, Wi-Fi
USB Wi-Fi adapter 802.11n 150 Mbps
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 environments, 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 of 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.

www.magusmicro.com.