levenhuk MAGUS CHD50 Digital Camera User Manual

: September 7, 2024
: levenhuk

Table of Contents

levenhuk MAGUS CHD50 Digital Camera
OVERVIEW
CONTROL PANEL
MEASUREMENT TOOLBAR
CAMERA CONTROL TOOLBAR
SPECIFICATIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
MAGUS WARRANTY
References
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levenhuk MAGUS CHD50 Digital Camera

Levenhuk Inc. (USA):
928 E 124th Ave. Ste D, Tampa, FL 33612, USA,
+1-813-468-3001,
contact_us@levenhuk.com

OVERVIEW

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

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).

HDMI

Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDMI monitor (4).
Connect a USB mouse to the connector (7).
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot (2). Or insert the USB memory stick into the slot (5).
Connect the camera to the power supply (3). Turn the camera on (1).
Turn the monitor on and watch videos in the built-in program.

CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A PC/LAPTOP VIA USB2.0

Install the MAGUSView software from the USB flash drive (included in the kit) on the PC.
Connect the camera to the power supply (3). Turn the camera on (1).
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 (3). Turn the camera on (1).
Insert 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 camera software.

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 (3). Turn the camera on (1).
Insert 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> WLAN, then select the WLAN 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 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.

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, click at the desired end point. 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.

AUTO FOCUS CONTROL PANEL

The Focus Region is used to select the region of interest (ROI) for the autofocus operation. You can click any part of the video display window to change the focus region position for the Auto Focus operation.
When you close the Auto Focus Control Panel, the Focus Region will also be closed automatically.
If the Focus Region function is enabled, the Measurement Toolbar will not appear when the mouse cursor is moved to top of the video display window.

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 operation.

MEASUREMENT

Object Select, Angle, 4 Points Angle, Point, Arbitrary Line, 3 Points Line, Horizontal Line, Vertical Line, Parallel, 3 Points Vertical Line, Rectangle, 3 Point Rectangle, Ellipse, 5 Point Ellipse, Circle, 3 Points Circle, Annulus, 3 Points Annulus, Two Circles and Its Center Distance, 3 Points Two Circles and Its Center Distance, Arc, Text, Polygon, Curve, Scale Bar, Arrow

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.
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 and to save the storage space.
TIFF : Tag Image File Format (TIFF) is a flexible bitmap format that is used to store images including photos and artistic images.

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

Playback 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.

STORAGE

Storage Device You can save data on the SD card or on the USB flash drive.
File System Format of the Storage Device

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

For 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.

LANGUAGE
You can also select a language from the list.

MISCELLANEOUS

Clarity factor Displays or hides the clarity factor (sharpness factor) in the video display window, to check the camera focusing.
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.
Grids Displays or hides a mesh in the fusion mode.
USB video output switch back to mouse operation Select Automatic restart or Manual restart to use the USB video interface for mouse operation.
ROI Color Chooses the line color for a rectangle ROI (region of interest)
Cursor Changes the cursor size according to the screen resolution or personal preferences.
Auto Exposure Defines the maximum exposure time for automatic settings.
Auto Exposure Region Select the Auto Exposure reference area.
Camera Parameters Import Imports the camera parameters from the SD card or from 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 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

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.