Caltex LX-100 User manual

LX-100 Video Microscope
User Guide
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User Guide

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IN
TRODUCTION
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing CALTEX LX-100 Video Microscope System.
Please read this user guide first before installation and operation.
1. CONTENTS
1. Contents
2. Specifications
2.1. Brief introduction
2.2. LCD monitor
2.3. Optics
2.4. LED ring light, brightness adjustable.
192-T Technology Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
www.caltexsci.com
[email protected]
P. 949.788.0101
F. 949.788.0202

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2.5. Optical Data (1/3” CCD, 8” monitor and 10.4” monitor)
3. Packing list
4. Installation
5. Adjustment and operating instructions
5.1. Adjustment of optic unit
5.2. Adjust and calibrate the position of laser pointer
5.3. Rotate 3D attachment to view the object to be inspected.
5.4. Lighting Adjustment
5.5. Auto White Balance
5.6. Video Out
5.7. LCD Adjustment
6. Troubleshooting
7. Safety Guide
8. VICA-USB2 (optional)

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2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. Brief introduction
Total Magnification: 2.5x-152x (8” LCD Monitor)
Compact and light weight, low power consumption
16MS high definition color, Intelligent screen image setting
High contrast and brightness
Additional Video out delivers high resolution color images for microscopy documentation with
capture software compatible with Windows based system.
Different stand and illumination are available.
2.2. LCD monitor
LCD Screen size: 8 inches
Native resolution: 800 X 600 (8” Monitor)
Dot pitch: 0.297 mm
Contrast: 300:1 (8” Monitor)
Viewing angle: about 150°
Response time: ≤25ms
Brightness: 250cd/m² (8” Monitor)
Video out: BNC Connector
2.3. Optics
Total Magnification: 3.3x-147x (For 8” LCD Monitor)
Zoom Body: 0.7-4.5x, with Detents.
Zoom Ratio: 1:6.5
Optional Objective Lens: 0.3x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x.
3D Attachment: 35 degree for 0.75x objective lens.
2.4. LED ring light, brightness adjustable.
Optional illumination is available.
Laser Pointer: DC 5V
Body Size: 76mm, suitable for all the microscope stand, boom
stand and flexible arm stand.
Power Supply: AC 85-265V, 50/60Hz
LED Ring Light: DC 12V, 0.5mA

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2.5. Optical Data (1/3” CCD, 8” monitor, 0.35x or 0.5x CCD Coupler)
Note: The working distance is 52.5mm for 0.75x objective lens with 35º 3D Attachment. 0.35X
CCD Coupler and 1/2” CCD for optional.
3. PACKING LIST
1--------LX-100 Video Microscope
1--------1.0X objective lens
1--------35° oblique angle viewer
1--------Laser pointer
1--------Power cord
1--------S-video cable out
1--------Stand and focus block
1--------User Guide
Coupler 0.35x 0.5x
Auxiliary Lens Mag. FOV mm Mag. FOV mm
W. D.
mm
0.3x 2.5x~16x 81~12.7 3.6x~22.9x 57.1~8.9 331
0.5x 4.2x~26.7x 48.8~7.6 5.9x~38.1x 34.3~5.3 198
0.75x 6.2x~40x 32.6~5 8.9x~57.1x 22.8~3.6 131
1.0x 8.3x~53.3x 42.9~3.8 11.9x~76.2x 17.1~2.7 96
1.5x 12.5x~80x 16.3~2.5 17.8x~114.3x 11.4~1.8 63
2.0x 16.6x~106.7x 12.2~1.9 23.7x~152.4x 8.6~1.3 46

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4. INSTALLATION
4.1. Open the packaging and remove the individual components from it. Please contact the
manufacturer or local dealer for missing part.
4.2.1. Place the stand on the table.
4.2.2. Lift out LX-100 Microscope carefully, and place the scope body to the focus block which is
also the scope holder (76mm diameter) on the stand and lock it tight with screw.
4.2.3. Screw on 35° oblique angle viewer or 1x objective lens adapter at bottom of scope. (The
angle viewer is built-in with 0.7x objective lens). For straight viewing, you need to install 1x
objective lens, otherwise it cannot focus.
1x objective lens is included with LX-100 system.
4.2.4. Install Laser pointer and connect the plug with the socket marked “Laser” on the Microscope
body.
4.2.5. Connect the power cord with the microscope and outlet.
CAUTION!
Never put the microscope body into or out of the scope
holder while the angle viewer is attached. This will damage
the angle viewer.
Always REMOVE angle viewer FIRST before moving scope
in and out of scope holder.
To attach the angle viewer:
Hold the center ring, do NOT touch the mirrors.
Screw onto bottom of scope carefully until the angle viewer can
be moved freely by your finger pushing.

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5. ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. Adjustment of optic unit
5.1.1. Turn on the Main Power on the Microscope Body first, and turn on the LCD Screen Power.
5.1.2. Turn on the light and press the button to adjust the brightness till the appropriate lighting
5.1.3. Zoom out the lens at 0.7x position.
5.1.4. Adjust the knob on the post to get the image in focus.
5.1.5. Zoom in the lens at 4.5x position and make the image in focus. After that, the image will be
always in focus while zooming.
5.2. Adjust and calibrate the position of laser pointer
5.2.1. Calibration of Laser point. Pressing Laser pointer button as shown and adjust the position of
laser pointer stand to be in the center of LCD, and then lock it.
5.2.2. Move the object to be inspected to the laser point and then turn off laser pointer.
On the 2D position On the 3D position Push or Pull to changing the
view angle attachment
position.
5.3. Rotate 3D attachment to view the object to be inspected.
5.3.1 Push the reflector attachment to change the view in 2D or 3D.
Note: While change to 3D view from 2D, re-adjust to focus again.

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5.4 Lighting Adjustment：Keep pressing the light button till appropriate lighting
5.5 Auto White Balance: One-press of W.B key
5.6 Video Out:
5.6.1 The video out connecter is for connect with the other video monitor when needed. Or you
can connect with the computer with a frame grabber when needed.
5.6.2 Note: Push BNC connector and rotate anticlockwise to disconnect the cable.
5.7. LCD Adjustment
5.7.1. Specifications
Model Name 8” Monitor 10.4”Monitor
Display size 800×600 1024×768
Pixel pitch 0.213 0.253
Viewing angle 170/170 (H/V)
Horizontal 30-61KHz
Vertical 60-75Hz
Display color 16，777，216 colors
Maximum mode 1024X 768@75Hz
Sync. video signal H/V Separate, TTL,P or N.0.7Vp-p@75ohm
Color system PAL/NTSC4.43/NTSC3.58/SECAM
Sound system BG/DK/I/M
Video input 1.0Vp-p@75ohm
Audio input 500mVrms
Power input DC 12V
Power consumption 9W 11W
Power saving ＜1.0w
Operating Temperature 10 ℃-40 ℃(50℉-104℉)
Operating Humidity 10%-80%
Storage Temperature -25℃-45℃(-13℉-113℉)
Storage Humidity 5%-95%
Audio Input 3.5Ø Stereo Jack, 0.5Vrms (-9dB)
Headphone Output Max. 10mW Output (3.5Ø Stereo Jack, 32Ω)
RF ：80hz-15khz（at-3db）Frequency response
A / V ：80hz-20khz（at-3db）

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5.7.2. Viewing the Display mode
Press the “Menu” button.
Display the On Screen Display menu.
The signal information should be display on the screen.
You may see different information on different signal mode.
VGA mode：TVmode：
Press the “Menu” button to exit the OSD menu.
5.7.3. Setup Picture
You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.
Press the “Menu” button, display the OSD main menu.
Press the “CH+” or “CH-” button, select the option.
Press the “VOL+” or “VOL-” button, adjust the option.
For example, adjust the brightness:
Press the “CH+” or “CH-” button, select the brightness button:

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Press the “VOL+” or “VOL-” button, adjust the brightness
5.7.4. System setting
You can choose the language that you need.
When there is no TV signal, you can open the Blue Background.