Dino-Lite WF-20 Digital Microscope Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Dino-Lite
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WF-20 Digital Microscope Instruction Manual
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
We, AnMo Electronics Corporation, of 5F-1, No. 76, Sec. 2, Dongda Road,
Hsinchu City 300082, Taiwan, declare under our sole responsibility the product
WF-20, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received , including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Federal Communication Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
- Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
IC statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
IC Caution:
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be
operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
Introduction
The WF-20 is a Wi-Fi streamer, as well as a wireless router, to use combinedly with Dino-Lite Edge AF series for viewing and sharing observation without wire. With high quality image transmission and long battery life, the WF-20 is well suited for field applications.
System Requirement
Mobile device or computer with operating system:
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iOS 10.X or later
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Android 6.0 or later
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Windows XP (SP3)/Vista/7/8/10
Compatible Dino-Lite Digital microscope: -
Dino-Lite Edge AF series
Package Contents
Overview and Function
- Interface release button
- Wi-Fi signal LED indicator
- Battery LED indicator
- On / Off power button
- Reset pinhole button
- Mini USB port (for charging purpose)
Button usage and description:
Buttons | Description |
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On / Off power button | Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to turn on/off. |
Reset pinhole button | Press and hold the pinhole button for 3 seconds to |
restore factory settings.
LED status and description:
Indicator | Status |
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Green LED (Wi-Fi signal) | |
Red LED (battery level) | |
2 flashes per cycle | Battery remains <70% |
1 flash per cycle | Battery remains <40% |
Solid | Battery full charged |
Blinking repetitively | Battery under charging |
Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Charge the WF-20 by connecting to a computer or a USB charger using the Mini
USB charging cable.
Assembling the Device
The WF-20 needs to be used with Dino-Lite AF series. The assemble procedure is
as described below.
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Pressing the two interface release buttons at the same time to remove the USB interface adapter cap. Notice:
Do not bend the join part anytime especially when releasing the USB adapter cap or WF-20. Doing so may cause damage on the devices. -
Remove the rubber lid from the WF-20. Suggest to cover the rubber lid onto the USB adapter cap for preventing dust build-up inside.
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Attach the WF-20 onto AF series with the Dino-Lite logos facing the same side.
Downloading the APP or software
iOS/Android
Download and install DinoConnect from the Apple© App Store© or Google Play™.
Windows
Install DinoCapture 2.0 version 1.5.30 or above via CD.
The latest version of DinoCapture can also be downloaded from https://www
.dino-lite.com/download01.php.
Powering on
Press the power button for 1.5 seconds to power on. The startup process may
take about half minute until the Dino-Lite’s LED lit up.
To power off
Press the power button again for 1.5 seconds.
Setting the Network
iOS/Android
- Go to settings of your iOS/Android device.
- Turn on Wi-Fi.
- Select WF-20’s SSID (default: “Dino-Lite WF-20”), and input password (default: “12345678”).
- Launch DinoConnect for using the Dino-Lite.
- (Optional) When multiple WF-20 are used nearby, be advised to change WF-20’s SSID and password in DinoConnect settings for distinguishing purpose.
Windows PC/laptop
- Turn on Wi-Fi of your computer, and select the Network by clicking or icon in the notification area.
- Select WF-20’s SSID (default: “Dino-Lite WF-20”), and click the Connect button.
- Enter the security key (default: “12345678”), and click Next to connect.
- Launch DinoCapture 2.0 for using the Dino-Lite.
Joining Wireless Network
You may further setup the WF-20 as a router to build connection between your
mobile and a wireless network.
- Open DinoConnect settings .
- Tap “Choose a network”.
- Choose a network, then enter password.
Now your device is able to connect with the chosen network via the WF-20. The device will remember the last connected wireless network.
Note:
The WF-20 may connect up to 10 mobile devices at the same time, however, image
fluency may be affected as more devices are connected.
DinoConnect 2 on iOS
Overview
DinoConnect 2 is an iOS app, compatible with iOS 12 or later, for using with
WF-20 Wi-Fi streamers.
1 | Battery | To indicate battery level of the WF-20. |
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2 | LED control | To control Dino-Lite’s illumination. |
3 | Text | To create, edit, or format text. |
4 | Measurement | To perform or delete measurements. |
5 | Magnification | To input magnification. Models with AMR display |
magnification automatically.
6| Exposure| To adjust exposure.
7| Gallery| To view captured images or recorded videos.
8| Shutter| To capture an image or record a video. The camera and video modes
can be switched
below the shutter button.
9| Settings| To change the resolution or frame rate of the Dino-Lite, as well
as the Wi-Fi settings of the WF-20.
Measurement
DinoConnect 2 allows users to perform measurements on the live preview or
images captured with magnification recorded.
How to do measurement
- Check the magnification has been entered correctly for models without AMR.
- Tap the measurement toolbox and select a measurement tool. Each measurement consists of two or three points.
- Tap to specify a point on the preview. Before the next point is specified, the point position can be fine-adjusted by sliding the finger anywhere on the preview in the intended direction.
- Repeat Step 3 until all points needed by the measurement are specified.
- Tap again on the preview to complete the measurement.
How to delete measurement
- Select the measurement object. The measurement toolbox will display.
- Tap the trash bin icon on the toolbox to delete the measurement. Note that the measurements on captured images cannot be deleted.
DinoConnect on Android
Overview
DinoConnect is an Android app, compatible with Android 4.4 or later, for using
with WF-20 Wi-Fi streamers.
No. | Function | Description |
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1 | LED control | To control Dino-Lite’s illumination. |
2 | Refresh | To refresh the live preview. |
3 | Magnification | To input magnification. Models with AMR display |
magnification automatically.
4| Exposure| To adjust exposure.
5| Measurement| To perform measurements.
6| Trash bin| To delete measurements on live preview.
7| Gallery| To view captured images or recorded videos.
8| Record| To start or stop a video recording.
9| Camera| To capture an image.
10| Settings| To change the resolution or frame rate of the Dino-Lite, as well
as the Wi-Fi settings of the WF-20.
Measurement
DinoConnect allows users to perform measurements on the live preview.
How to do measurement
- Check the magnification has been entered correctly for models without AMR.
- Select a measurement tool. Each measurement consists of two or three points.
- Tap to specify a point on the preview. Before the next point is specified, the point position can be fine-adjusted by sliding the finger anywhere on the preview in the intended direction.
- Repeat Step 3 until all points needed by the measurement are specified.
- Tap again on the preview to complete the measurement.
How to delete measurement
- Tap the trash bin icon.
- Tap on the preview image, a notice dialog will pop up.
- Tap “Yes”, and all measurements will be deleted.
Battery Information
The built-in battery of WF-20 has a limited lifespan and may eventually need
to be serviced. Do not repair or replace the built-in battery of WF-20. Please
contact your local dealer and they will help to send back to the manufacturer
for replacing the battery, which is not covered under warranty.
The WF-20 was designed to have more than 2.5 hours battery life, but may vary
with different Dino-Lite model and the way of using. Charging the WF-20 may
take 3-4 hours by a USB charger or a power bank. The WF-20 can still be used
while charging, but be noted that extra heat will be generated and may affect
circuit performance under poor ventilation.
The battery of WF-20 retains average 80% of its original capacity after 500
charge cycles. The following tips may help to prolong battery lifespan:
- Avoid draining the battery all the way to 0%.
- Prevent exposing or charging the WF-20 at temperature above 30°C (86°F).
- Charge the WF-20 to 50% for long-term storage.
- Store the WF-20 at 15~25°C (59~77°F).
For extending battery life, you may consider to reduce Dino-Lite’s LED brightness in APP or software.
Specifications
Product name | WF-20 |
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Support protocol | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b / g / n |
Antenna | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi FPCB antenna |
Frequency | 2.412 GHz~2.485 GHz |
SSID (default) | Dino-Lite WF-20 |
Battery | 1600 mAh |
Power consumption | 2.5 W |
Battery continuous operation time | 2.5 hours (tested by using with AF4915) |
Operation temperature | 10~45°C (50~113°F) |
Dimensions | 58 mm x 36.5 mm x 32 mm |
Weight | approx. 57 g (with battery) |
Copyright © 2022 AnMo Electronics Corporation
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