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.

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You can choose 15 to 20 minutes Auto Power Down time.
On PC mode, you can use the Auto adjust to do automatic adjustment.
Use “Reset”, you can reset to factory default setting.

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5.7.5. Display Mode
Display Mode
Resolution H Frequency
V-Frequency
(KHz)
Pixel Rate
(MHz) Standard Type Remark
720x400 31.46 70 28.32 VESA Standard DOS
31.46 60 25.17 Industry Standard
640x480 37.86 72 31.50 VESA Standard VGA
37.50 75 31.50 VESA Standard
37.88 60 40.00 VESA Guidelines
800x600 48.08 72 50.00 VESA Standard SVGA
46.88 75 49.50 VESA Standard
48.36 60 65.00 VESA Guidelines
1024x768 56.48 70 75.00 VESA Standard XGA
60.02 75 78.75 VESA Standard
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Please check with the following troubleshooting methods before asking for repair. If you need any
help, please contact our service center or local distributor.
Symptom Item checked
No image
Check whether the power cord of monitor/PC is
disconnected, or whether monitor is off by pressing key
ON/OFF.
No input signal Check whether VGA cable is properly connected or the PV
is powered on.
Go beyond synchronization
range
Do not support display mode of input signal; please refer to
“Display mode”.
Image is not in the center of
screen
Use “automatic adjustment” function or adjust horizontal and
vertical position manually.
Image is too bright or dark
Select appropriate “color temperature”, use” automatic color
adjustment” or adjust” RGB” manually; please refer to
“screen menu system”.
Jamming lines appear while
closing Windows
Use ”automatic adjustment” function or adjust “phase” and
“clock” manually; please refer to “screen menu system”.
Fail to adjust RGB setting
Check whether “color temperature” is under “USER” mode;
only when “color temperature” setting” is under “USER”
mode, you can adjust ” RGB”.
Fail to adjust acutance Check whether the resolution is 1024x768; if so, there is no
need to adjust acutance.

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7. SAFETY GUIDE
Important precautions!
Hazardous, High Voltage devices inside! Do NOT open the chassis.
The equipment has device with high voltage. Please do NOT open the chassis to avoid electric
shock. Qualified serviceman is required for repair.
Improper operation may cause electric shock or fire. To prevent the danger, please follow the
instructions while installing, using or cleaning the equipment. To ensure your safety and extend
The service life of the equipment, please read the following precautions carefully before operation.
Please read and understand the instructions before using the equipment;
Please properly keep the instructions for future use;
Strictly follow cautions described in the equipment and operational instructions;
Follow all instructions while operating the equipment;
Don't use additional device not recommended by manufacturer; improper use of additional
device may cause accident;
Please use the power adaptor provided with the monitor; check whether local power complies
with the required voltage by monitor before connecting AC power cord to socket; if you don't
know power type, please contact your distributor or local power supply department;
Don't press against or enwind power cord with any article; the damaged power cord may
cause electric shock or fire;
Don't try to repair the equipment by yourself because the equipment has device with high
voltage and other vulnerable parts and improper repair may cause damage to body or monitor.
Be sure to ask qualified serviceman for maintenance;
Don't touch any control part not mentioned in the operational instructions; improper
adjustment on any control part not mentioned control part may damage the equipment and
add repairing work for serviceman;
In case of replacing accessory, confirm with serviceman the new accessory is the one
specified by manufacturer or its function is equal to the old one; improper use of accessory
may cause fire, electric shock or damage to the monitor;
Mount the monitor on the wall or ceiling with the installing method recommended by
manufacturer;
Unplug the equipment while cleaning it; clean the monitor with slightly wet cloth and don’t use
any liquid or spraying cleaner;
Remove AC plug from the outlet in case of no use of the equipment for a long time;
Don’t put the equipment on unstable handcart, rack, tripod or table;
The LCD is made of sensitized material so don’t hit the LCD with any article; if the
equipment falls off from higher position or suffers hit, the LCD may go into pieces; stop using
the monitor immediately;
Don’t expose the equipment to sunlight or place it near hear source such as radiator, heating
device, stove and other exothermic articles;
The interval between turning on and turning off the equipment shall not be less than 2
seconds.

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8. VICA-USB2 (optional)
1. The computer must be USB 2.0 ready for VICA-USB2 to work. Please consult with your computer
hardware to make sure it is USB 2.0 high speed ready.
2. Follow instructions in the package for installation.
9. Software measurement –I Solution lite (optional)
Software Quick User Guide
Start the program
>Click to open Measurement software
>Click: Acquire | Select Twain device to select twain source
>Click: Acquire | Image Capture to view live image
>Click: Acquire | Live measurement to view and perform measurement

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Screen shot of live image, context windows, and image capture
Calibration
Calibrate zoom lens (15x, 20x etc) against stage micrometer at all detents, before performing
measurement
1. Place scale under scope, choose zoom magnification, focus
2. Measure > Calibration > Calibration Manual

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Spatial Calibration box
3. click New
4. double click to modify name, for example 100x corresponding to magnification detents on zoom
lens
5. choose unit of measurement
6. click “x” to start calibration
7. click and drag line on image of scale
8. enter actual size
9. click OK

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*********************************************************************************************************
You have completed calibration at one magnification detents.
Repeat the same procedures for all magnification detents (15x-100x)
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Perform Measurement
1. Position the sample under the scope, and focus
2. Click calibration corresponding to your magnification on the zoom lens.
3. Click icons on left to choose various measurement functions to perform measurement
Apply vector
Select calibration

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Save images
To save image with measurement and annotation together on the image
1. Apply vector
2. Click File | Save image
CONTACT US
CALTEX Scientific
192-T Technology Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
P. 949.788.0101
F. 949.788.0202
www.caltexsci.com
www.caltexsystems.com