MC108 Manual
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1. EY EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 00000003 jpg 00005040 00000004 3pg 00008888 ooa00008 jpg 00007328 3 00000006 3pg 00017416 Show Ruler Figure 3 Click the icon will disconnect the microscope from the PC Click the icon will leave the program 8 MC108 V1 1 2 09 Specifications 3 x AAA RO3 1 5V alkaline batteries or 3 x 1 2V Ni MH rechargeable batteries AC transformer Output DC 5 0V 1000mA Input AC 100 240V 50 60Hz Below 85 no dew recommended Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION A FLIR COMPANY warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period contact the Customer Service Department at 81 890 7440 ext 210 for authorization or visit our website www extech com for contact information A Return Authorization RA number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech The sender is responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitn2. lens to image 5 MC108 V1 1 2 09 Preview In normal observation mode press the Preview D button to recall a saved image The saved image will be shown on the screen The up down and tool buttons can be used to change pages and erase the image Press the Preview button again to exit this mode Dual Window Compare While in Preview mode press the SET button to enter the Compare mode The recalled image will appear in the left window and the targeted image will be shown in the right window Press SET button again to leave this mode Battery Low Battery power is low N Normal Mode G Gray Mode HGIEDQ Image Effect l Inverse Mode E Emboss Mode D Dual Window View Mode When in Dual Window View mode or Dual Window Fresse Compare mode Pressing Confirm button will enter Freeze mode Press Confirm button again to leave Freeze mode Status Maanitvi Current magnification rate is shown when the li agnifying indicator is located at text 7 and 27 Image Quality and LED Brightness z F Frame center Hold the Special Effects button for 3 seconds to switch between frame center mark and ruler Power Supply Power is supplied by USB cable to PC or an by USB or adapter adaptor Charging Recharging batteries engaged Three levels of adjustment 6 MC108 V1 1 2 09 Microscope to PC Connection The microscope application program comes with the microscope installation disk CD to allow you delivery of images to your PC via
3. USB port or from your PC to the microscope This application program is compatible with Windows 2K XP and Vista Installation procedure 1 Do not connect the microscope to PC 2 Putthe CD into CD player 3 The installation screen will start automatically If the installation screen does not appear please enter the root directory of the CD and execute MicroscopeSetup exe for program installation 4 Install USB driver first then install the application After completion remove the CD 5 Whenever loading pictures to or from your microscope it needs to be connected it to your PC via the mini USB cable Click the icon on the desktop screen to execute The microscope uses a CP2102 USB to UART bridge chip for communications with PC For more information please refer to the website www silabs com CP2102 is a product of SILICON LABS Inc You may use the add remove programs on the control panel to remove the application program and USB driver Application Program Instructions When starting the application program see figure 1 click the Language to select your preference then click the lt icon A Digital Microscope dialog will appear on the screen click OK to continue When the microscope is connected to the PC see figure 2 all functions and keys on the unit are suspended from use except variable magnification amp LED brightness control EXTECH INSTRUMENTS Figure 1 Click the
4. User s Guide EXTE INSTRUMENTS A FLIR COMPANY Mini Microscope Model MC108 Mini MircroScope Mc108 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Extech Meter This digital microscope with 7 to 27X optical magnification 4X digital zoom image capture and real time mode via the PC USB interface is ideal for quality control engineering and hobbyist applications Features include rechargeable batteries split screen comparison mode light level adjustment four image processing modes and digital camera operation This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service Safety e The microscope is not waterproof Please keep it dry Do not use in areas with high humidity e Use the microscope only within its operating temperature range 23 F to 122 F 5 C to 50 C e Sudden varied temperatures changes may cloud the lens e Do not let the lens face directly into sunlight or intense light for an extended period of time Strong light can damage the light sensitive electronic circuits e Avoid touching the lens e Caution The white LEDs have strong luminosity Avoid directly staring at them The light may damage your eyes e If the transparent protector in front of the lens contacts any toxic materials or contaminated materials remove the protector and disinfect it e Do not remove power batteries when Microscope is on Doing so may cause information
5. ack of the case the screen will display the observed image desired You may adjust the transparent protector in front of the lens protector in order to provide focus Press the save button or zoom wheel to capture images for purposes of recording Controls 1 O q D ee eS 9 10 11 Optical zoom focus Aiming mark Display Zoom Snapshot Return Preview Special effects Up Power Tools l Brightness Mini MircroScope mctos Set Save Compare Indicator 11 10 9 8 Optical Zoom Focus dial 3 MC108 V1 1 2 09 Optical Zoom Focus The microscope has an optical zoom function at 2 points 7x amp 27x The Optical Zoom Focus can be used to adjust both the zoom rate and the focus When the indicator is moved to a lower magnification than 7x the unit will operate just like a digital camera The observed object is not to be in direct contact from 1 to 7 times of magnification Operational modes Zoom and Snapshot Digitally zoom in out images for 4x Press down on the zoom wheel to save the image into RAM The unit can enlarge image to 108x 27x4 108x Aiming Mark Circular mark on the back of case shows position of lens which helps locate lens over the target object Special Effects Press this button to select different image effects E g normal gray inverse ruler and comparison Power Hold this button for 2 seconds to
6. ess for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Extech s total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied rN Support line 781 890 7440 Technical Support Extension 200 E mail support extech com Repair amp Returns Extension 210 E mail repair extech com Product specifications subject to change without notice For the latest version of this User Guide Software updates and other up to the minute product information visit our website www extech com Extech Instruments Corporation 285 Bear Hill Road Waltham MA 02451 Copyright 2009 Extech Instruments Corporation a FLIR company All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form 9 MC108 V1 1 2 09
7. gt icon and the image inside the microscope will be copied to RAM memory on your PC Also the file name and size will be indicated in the window You can preview images in the mid side of the window or you can save to permanent memory by clicking the ss or the saan icon The download procedure may take some time depending on the number and size of pictures committed for storage Click the icon then the image will upload from PC to the microscope The image size is limited to 320x240 pixels standard jpg compressed format 7 MC108 V1 1 2 09 s Es Click 2 and Axe icon to permanently erase the image files inside the Flash Memory EX EXTECH INSTRUMENTS V Show Magnification gt f Show Ruler Figure 2 The right lower portions of the screen both have the same function in the VT101 Click the icon for real time imaging The observed image is shown as figure 3 You may click the Show Magnification or Show Ruler option the effect is also shown as figure 3 Please remember ruler and magnification number are for reference only They are shown when the optical zoom focus indicator is located at text 7 and 27 Magnification is variable by clicking the N or icon Transmission may be slow after clicking the icon you may have to wait a moment to obtain the desired image Click the OW icon in figure 3 to save the display image to PC Click the lt icon to leave Continuous Image Transfer mode
8. lay Brightness To set 4 levels of LED brightness Brightness White Balance White Balance To turn on off Auto White correction Delete all pic Factory Default Delete all pictures To delete all pictures in memory Factory Default Returns to all original settings Image Effects M Press the Image Effects button to to change the appearance of the image The image mode selected is indicated by the corresponding letter next to the battery symbol in the display N G I E or D Normal N Normal display Gray G To remove color and create a gray scale image for easier image discrimination Inverse l To reverse color and or grayscale to help highlight some given features Emboss E Normal emboss algorithm Useful to accentuate some given image features Dual Window View D Divides the display into two images The original image remains in the right window and a magnified view of the image appears in the left window Ruler Hold the Special Effects button for 2 seconds and the ruler will appear at the bottom of screen The value at the right side of the ruler is the entire length It varies by changing magnification of the targeted object The ruler is shown only when the indicator is located at text 7 amp 27 It is intended for user s convenience not for scientific accuracy For Example The value of the ruler is 0 5mm for 10 lattice Each small lattice is 0 05mm The scale is not exact due to the variable distance from
9. loss or circuit damage e To dispose of the battery follow local regulations regarding lawful disposal of hazardous materials 2 MC108 V1 1 2 09 Operation Power Supply The unit includes three Ni MH rechargeable batteries The unit can run from the batteries or from USB power when the USB cable is connected to a PC or to the power adaptor The Ni MH batteries will recharge automatically when the microscope is connected with the USB cable to a PC or to the USB power adapter When the recharger is in the power off mode the white LEDs will flash twice every three seconds If the recharger is in power on mode the icon will be shown on screen After completely charging in the power off mode the white LEDs will flash once every three seconds After completely charging in the i power on mode the Er icon will be shown on screen D Recharge Ni MH batteries every few months even if the system is ka not used to maintain battery strength this is suggested to extend battery longevity For lengthy storage periods remove batteries to prevent damage due to battery leakage discharge The unit may also use alkaline batteries Do not mix battery types in use and do not recharge alkaline batteries Powering the Unit Press the power button for 2 seconds and then enter the normal observation Mode The magnified images should now be shown on the screen By placing the observed object below the aiming mark located on the b
10. turn the unit on off Tools Press this button to enter Setting Mode Save Compare Confirm Press this button to save current image into RAM You can also save image by pressing down on the Zoom wheel In Preview Mode press this button to compare images In Setting Mode press this button to confirm image Brightness Control Press this button to change LED brightness This button can also be used to turn off the illumination LED Return Preview In anormal mode press this button to enter Preview Mode When in other modes press this button to return to normal mode 4 MC108 V1 1 2 09 Accessories Power adapter Plugs into wall socket and into USB cable Will accept 100V 240V AC and output 5V DC Mini USB cable Used for data communications and battery charging Settings 1 Press the settings button to open the settings menu 2 Press the up or down buttons arrows to move the cursor to the desired selection 3 Press the center SET button to select the menu 4 Press the up or down buttons arrows to move the cursor to the desired selection 5 Press the center SET button to select the save the selection or press the return key reverse arrow to exit the menu without changes gt lt Power Saving To set the time period for automatic power shut off Press any key except Power to exit the sleep mode MENU PowerSaving Status Display To turn on off the display of screen status StatusDisp
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