levenhuk MAGUS CHD50 Digital Camera User Manual
- September 7, 2024
- levenhuk
Table of Contents
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.
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Install the MAGUSView software from the USB flash drive (included in the kit) on the PC.
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Connect the camera to the power supply (3). Turn the camera on (1).
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Insert the Wi-Fi antenna to the connector (2).
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After the antenna starts blinking, select the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to on your PC. The password is 12345678.
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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.
MEASUREMENT TOOLBAR
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.
CAMERA CONTROL TOOLBAR
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.