Accu-Scope SKYE View 3 User manual

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Contents
CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
NOTES AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................- 4 -
CAUTIONS AND NOTES .......................................................................................................................................- 4-
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
SOFTWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................- 5 -
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS UNDER USB WORK MODE............................................................................................- 5-
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS UNDER WIFI WORK MODE (MOBILE DEVICE)..................................................................- 5-
FUNCTION INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................- 6 -
HARDWARE INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................- 6-
CONNECTION METHODS .................................................................................................................................- 7 -
CAMERA WORK MODES..................................................................................................................................- 8 -
USB WIRED WORK MODE..................................................................................................................................- 8-
Install SKYE View Software...........................................................................................- 8 -
Connect to the Camera.................................................................................................- 8 -
Open Software ..............................................................................................................- 8 -
WIFI WORK MODE –WINDOWS PC....................................................................................................................- 8-
Install SKYE View software...........................................................................................- 8 -
Connect to the Camera.................................................................................................- 9 -
Open Software ..............................................................................................................- 9 -
Start to Use...................................................................................................................- 9 -
ETHERNET (LOCALAREA NETWORK –LAN) CONNECTION .................................................................................- 10 -
Connect to LAN...........................................................................................................- 10 -
Install SKYE View app.................................................................................................- 10 -
Connect to Camera.....................................................................................................- 10 -
Viewing Images via LAN .............................................................................................- 10 -
Start to Use................................................................................................................. - 11 -
HDMI CONNECTION.........................................................................................................................................- 12 -
Connect HDMI cable...................................................................................................- 12 -
Install SKYE View app.................................................................................................- 12 -
Connect to Camera.....................................................................................................- 12 -
Start to Use.................................................................................................................- 12 -
SKYE VIEW 3 SOFTWARE OPERATION........................................................................................................- 13 -
OPERATION INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................- 13 -
SHORTCUT TOOLBAR .......................................................................................................................................- 14 -
Shortcut Tools .............................................................................................................- 14 -
Automatic Depth-of-Field Fusion Function..................................................................- 15 -
Combine Channels......................................................................................................- 16 -
Combine Color Images................................................................................................- 17 -

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WORKING MODE BAR.......................................................................................................................................- 17 -
CAMERA PROPERTY CONTROL .........................................................................................................................- 18 -
MEASURING TOOLS..........................................................................................................................................- 19 -
Calibration...................................................................................................................- 19 -
Select Measurement Tool for Measurement................................................................- 20 -
DRAWING TOOLS .............................................................................................................................................- 22 -
THUMBNAIL TOOLBAR.......................................................................................................................................- 23 -
SOFTWARE SETUP...........................................................................................................................................- 23 -
LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................- 24 -
DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR MICROSCOPY................................................................................................................- 24 -

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Notes and Safety Requirements
Cautions and Notes
1) To avoid danger or damage incurred to the lens, do not touch the lens or sensor
directly with your fingers.
2) To avoid failure or electric shock hazard and so on, do not disassemble or modify
the internal structure of the device.
3) Do not plug in or unplug the USB port when hands are wet.
4) Do not use alcohol and other organic solvents to clean.
5) If the lens or sensor is dirty or damp, it is better to use dry and non-linen fabric or
professional lens tissue to wipe them. To avoid scratches on the surface, do not
touch the lens with your fingers. Wipe the lens or sensor lightly.
6) The products are not designed for outdoor use. Do not expose it to outdoor
environment without any protection. Excessive temperature and humidity will
damage the lens. Please avoid using the product under the following environment:
high temperature or high humidity environment, places with direct sunlight, dirt or
vibration and places near heat source.
7) Please use and store in the following environment:
Operating temperature ：0℃~ 60℃
Storage temperature：-10℃~ 60℃
Operating Humidity ：30~60%RH
Storage Humidity：10~80%RH
8) If any foreign matter, water or liquid enters the device, disconnect the USB cable
immediately. Please send it to ACCU-SCOPE for maintenance. DO NOT use a
hair dryer to dry it by yourself.
9) To prevent microscope from being tripped over or dropped, please put away the
device's USB cables in use or standby.
10)To avoid electric shock by accident, please power off microscope before you move
your computer or laptop.
11)The cleanliness of the device lens will directly affect clarity degree of contents
from the computer screen during preview. Problems like various circles or spots
on the screen may mostly be incurred by dirt on the lens. When cleaning, please
use professional lens tissue or other professional detergent to clear the dirt on the
lens.

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Introduction
This operation guide provides instructions for the use of the SKYE View 3 PC App (Windows only) with
SKYE WiFi 3 cameras. The app can be for both USB-wired, Ethernet, or WiFi connection to the
camera. Please refer to the SKYE WiFi 3 manual for information on connectivity between operating
devices and the camera.
SKYE View 3 is a ready-to-use Windows PC
software that requires no additional driver
installation. It is designed to work with the
SKYE WiFi 3 12MP color camera and supports
USB connections, WiFi and network
connections, thus providing users with more
versatile and convenient ways to access and
transfer images.
This guide provides an overview of some key features and functionality of the SKYE View 3 app.
Since no two users have the exact same requirements for their applications, we encourage you to try
the functions, and make adjustments to better suit your samples and requirements. Before long, you
will find the best camera settings and be taking awesome images.
Software System Requirements
System Requirements under USB Work Mode
Macintosh OS not supported.
•Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
•i5 (10th gen.) processor or later
•512GB hard disk space or more
•16GB RAM
•Graphics card: Core graphics
•USB 2.0 high-speed port
•Internet connection for software download
•Wireless network card, IEEE802.11ac compatible
•LAN network card for Ethernet operation, 10/100/1000Mb auto adaptive
System Requirements under WiFi Work Mode (mobile device)
Android
•Android v7.0 or higher
•Dual-Core processor, 1.7GHz or later
•32GB storage space or more
•3GB RAM
iOS (Apple)
•iOS 11.0 or later
•Dual-Core processor, 1.8GHz or later
•32GB storage space or more
•2GB RAM

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•Supports 5GHz WiFi wireless protocol
IEEE802.11ac
•Supports 5GHz WiFi wireless protocol
IEEE802.11ac
Windows PC
•Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
•i5 (10hgen.) processor or later
•512GB hard disk space or more
•16GB RAM
•Graphics card: Core graphics
•USB 2.0 high-speed port
•Internet connection for software download
•Wireless network card: IEEE802.11ac
Function Introduction
Hardware Introduction
①Antenna
⑤C-mount
②Power indicator LED
⑥HDMI port
③Mode switch (WiFi / Off / USB)
⑦Ethernet port
④ACT indicator LED
⑧USB / power cord (attached)
①
②
③
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⑥
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Connection Methods

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Camera Work Modes
The SKYE WiFi 3 camera can operate in five (5) work modes: USB, WiFi (PC, Apple iOS, Android) and
Ethernet. Ethernet work mode can be used as either direct connect (Ethernet to Ethernet though a
LAN or router) or WiFi (Ethernet to router, WiFi connection to router). Refer to the instructions below
to connect to the camera with the desired operation mode.
USB Wired Work Mode
Install SKYE View Software
Insert the included USB stick into a USB port on your computer, click SKYE View Install file and finish
the installation of the application software according to the on-screen prompts. For detailed
installation methods, please refer to User Manual for SKYE View.
Connect to the Camera
1) Connect the USB/power cable of the SKYE WiFi Camera to the USB port of the computer.
2) The device’s driver may automatically install when you first use the SKYE WiFi Camera, and
then system will finish installation automatically.
Open Software
1) Attach the SKYE WiFi Camera to the microscope and, using the eyepieces, focus on the
desired object.
2) Execute the SKYE View software on your computer to observe your needed image. You may
need to switch the light path to send light to the camera.
3) For detailed instructions on the use of SKYE View software, please refer to User Manual for the
SKYE View software (available on the USB stick that came with the SKYE WiFi camera, and on
the ACCU-SCOPE > Support > Software webpage.
WiFi Work Mode –Windows PC
Install SKYE View software
1) Download and install SKYE View software from the included USB stick, or from our software
downloads page (https://accu-scope.com/support/software-updates). If prompted with dialog
box regarding unrecognized publisher, choose “More info” then “Run anyway”.

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2) Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the software.
NOTE: Be sure to download the SKYE View app version that corresponds to the version of your SKYE
WiFi camera, specifically use SKYE View 3 with SKYE WiFi 3 cameras and SKYE View 2 with SKYE WiFi 2
cameras. Due to hardware differences between camera versions, these apps/software are not
interchangeable and are not backwards compatible.
Connect to the Camera
3) Turn the work mode switch of the SKYE WiFi Camera to WiFi work mode. After ~20 seconds,
the ACT indicator of SKYE WiFi Camera blinks blue.
4) On the PC, navigate to WiFi network setting and connect to the SKYE WiFi Camera:
WiFiCamera-xxxxxx, default password: 12345678
Open Software
4) Attach the SKYE WiFi Camera to the microscope and, using the eyepieces, focus on the
desired object.
5) Execute the SKYE View mobile app on your iOS device to observe your needed image. You
may need to switch the light path to send light to the camera.
Start to Use
5) Click on the microscope icon to enter live preview mode.
For detailed operating instructions, please refer to User Manual for SKYE View Mobile App.

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Ethernet (Local Area Network –LAN) Connection
Ethernet connection allows the camera to be accessed across a LAN by up to 13 mobile or PC devices
that are also connected to the same LAN router.
NOTE: The LAN must support 5G WiFi IEEE802.11ac protocol, otherwise the camera will not be displayed
in the list of available cameras in the apps or software.
NOTE: Operation requires camera control by smart phone or PC (the camera does not have built-in
software for stand-alone operation).
Connect to LAN
1) Connect Ethernet cable (provided) to Ethernet (WAN) port on camera, and connect the other
end of the Ethernet cable to a suitable network (LAN) port on a router. LAN/router must
support IEEE802.11ac protocol.
Install SKYE View app
2) Download and install SKYE View app as described previously.
Connect to Camera
3) Turn the work mode switch of the SKYE WiFi Camera to WiFi work mode. After ~20 seconds,
WiFi work indicator of SKYE WiFi Camera blinks. Camera will automatically switch to
Ethernet transmission.
Viewing Images via LAN
Images from any camera on the LAN can be viewed by any PC or mobile device that is on the same
LAN as the camera. Multiple cameras can be simultaneously connected to the same LAN. SKYE
View 3 supports switching between cameras on the same LAN at any time.
4) Connect a Windows PC, laptop or mobile device that supports 5G WiFi IEEE802.11ac protocol
to the same local area network as the camera.
5) Run SKYE View 3 on the Windows PC, laptop or mobile device.
6) If there is only one network camera on the LAN, the software can automatically view the live
image from the camera.
7) When there are multiple network cameras in the same local area network,
a. On Windows PC, click the camera selection icon in the upper right corner of SKYE
View 3 (Figure 1). The list automatically shows all cameras in the current local area
network (Figure 2). Select a camera by clicking on it, then click Connect. SKYE View
3 supports switching between cameras on the same LAN at any time.