Firefly DE500 User manual

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DIGITAL MICROSCOPE
THANKS FOR SELECTING A FIREFLY MICROSCOPE
To take full advantage of this product’s advanced capabilities,
and to properly and safely use this product, please read the manual carefully.
DE500
User Manual

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Copyright 2011 by Firefly Global. All rights are reserved. No one is permitted to reproduce
or duplicate, in any form, this manual or any part thereof with out permission from Firefly
Global (www.fireflyglobal.com).
Firefly
Global assumes no responsibility for any injury, or for any illega l or impr oper use of
the
product, that may result from failure to use this product in accordance with the
instructions, cautions, warnings, or ind i cati ons for use published i n this manual.
Software in this product is copyright of Firefly Global and its vendors. All rights are reserved.
The software is protected by U.S. and international copyright l a ws and international treaty
provisions applicable worldwide. Under such laws, the licensee is entitled to use the copy
of the
software incorporated w i t h this instrument as intended in the operation of the
product in which it is embe dded . The software may not be cop i ed , decompiled,
reverse-engineered, d
i sass e m ble d or otherwise reduced to human-perceivable form.
This
i s not a sale of the software or any copy of the software; all rights, title, and
ownership of the software remain with Firefly and/or its v e n dors.
Caution:
Changes or mod i fication s not expressly approved by Firefly Global will void the
pu rc haser ’ s autho r i t y to operate the e qui pment and its warranty.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................3
Introduction ..............................................................................................................4
Warnings & Cautions.................................................................................................5
Warning .................................................................................................................................... 5
Caution......................................................................................................................................5
Check List ..................................................................................................................7
Nomenclature............................................................................................................8
Operation...................................................................................................................9
Setting up the microscope with specula：....................................................................................9
Setting up the F.O.V extender and specula:............................................................................... 10
Setting up the software application：........................................................................................ 11
Connect to PC：....................................................................................................................... 11
Power the Device On：............................................................................................................ 11
Recommended holding position: ............................................................................................... 12
Brightness Adjustment: ............................................................................................................ 12
Using the image capture control: .............................................................................................. 12
Using Focus:............................................................................................................................ 13
Function as a laryngoscope....................................................................................................... 13
Standby and Remove device:.................................................................................................... 14
Launch the Software Application:.............................................................................................. 15
Viewing the Images: ................................................................................................................ 15
Tool bars................................................................................................................................. 16
Control tool bars:..................................................................................................................... 16
Image tool bars: ...................................................................................................................... 16
Device Tool bars:..................................................................................................................... 17
Maintenance and service.........................................................................................18
Cleaning recommendation......................................................................................................... 18
Recycling the system components ............................................................................................. 18
Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 18
Service policy........................................................................................................................... 19
Specifications ..........................................................................................................20
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................23
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ......................................................................................... 23

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INTRODUCTION
The Firefly Microscope System consists of a digital Microscope, software application and a USB cable. Only
a computer equipped with a free USB port is needed to use the system.
The Firefly Microscope System is designed for effective operation under a variety of conditions and typical
video parameters are set at the factory. The software allows users to adjust most parameters including
Saturation, Hue, Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness for desired applications.
System Requirements
The Firefly Microscope System requires a user PC system running Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
operating system, a viewing screen, and a PC with an available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port.
Intended use
The Firefly Microscope System is intended to allow inspection of the external ear, ear canal, and tympanic
membrane under magnification. A secondary use of may be for general illumination of the throat and/or
nasal cavities or assessing flexibility of the tympanic membrane.
User Profile
The Firefly Microscope System is intended for applications such as:
Science Education
Medical examinations
Veterinarian use
Self health monitoring

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WARNINGS &CAUTIONS
Please familiarize all operating personnel with the general saf et y
information in this summary. Specific warnings and cautions a r e also found
throughout this manual.
Warning A warning statement in this manual
iden tif i es a condition or pr act i ce which if
not
corrected or discontinued immediately , could lead to injury, illness, or
death.
Do not use in the presence
of f l amma ble anesthetics.
This
product has no user se rv iceable / replaceable parts. Please refer all
service to authorized service personnel.
This
instrument is not intended to be used in the eye.
This
product generates and r e cor d s reference images from inputs
obtained
from the software application FireflyPro . These reference images
are not intended for medical or other diagnostic purposes.
Caution
A caution
statement in this manual identifies condition or practice, which if not
corrected or discontinued immediate l y , could lead to equipment failure,
e
quipment damage, or data loss.

In order to obtain optimum performance and ensure patient safety,
thoroughly read this manual .
Do not use the Firefly Microscope if
y ou notice any signs of damage to the
components of th e system. Contact customer service f o r immediate
assistance
.
Do not attempt to
disinfect the Firefly Microscope System using
glutaraldehyde pro du c t s , ethylene oxide gas, steam or any other liquid or
gas disinfectant.
The signal
output (USB P o r t ) connector is intended for con nect i on of only
devices complying wit h IEC 60601 - 1, or other IEC standards (for
example, IEC 60950), as app r opriate to the device. Conn ecting additional
devices to the Firefly Microscope System is not allowed. You are

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responsible for verifying that the system complies with th e requirements of
the
system standard IEC 60601 - 1 - 1.
This
product complies w i th current re qu ire d standards for
electromagnetic interference and should not present p r oblems to other
equipment or be affected by other devices. As a precaution, avoid using
th is device in close proximity to other e quip ment.
Do not apply alcohol, c h e m icals, or water to the lens. Any liquids entering the
optical
assembly will damage internal comp onents.

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CHECK LIST
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your product. If anything is
missing, contact your dealer.





Microscope x 1pc Clip (attached to scope) x 1 pc USB cable x 1 pc
Software Application CD
Specula (S/M/L) x 5 sets

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NOMENCLATURE

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OPERATION
Setting up the microscope with specula：
Only a ccepts original specula qualified for use with Firefly microscopes
Plug the spe c u l a into the round concave guide in front.
To remove: Simply pull to unplug the sp ecu l a.
Ensure a tight fit for proper operation.

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Setting up the F.O.V extender and specula:
To obtain a deeper view of the subject under examination, the optional Field of View (F.O.V) extender may be
attached. The F.O.V extender can be ordered separately.
Plug
the F.O.V Extender into the round concave guide in
front of the microscope.
Plug the spe c u l a into the round concave guide in front of
the F.O.V. Extender.
To remove: Simply pull to unplug the sp ecu l a.
Ensureatightfitforproperoperation.

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Setting up the software application：
Prior to using the Firefly Microscope for the f i rst t i me, install t he FireflyPro software application following
the
instructions pro v ided with the installation CD .
Connect to PC：
Connect the Firefly Microscope to the PC’s USB port
Power the Device On：
Towards the rear of the device, a switch allows the user to power the device ON and to activate the LEDs.
 OFF: Switch off the devic
 LED1: Switch the device ON and enable 4 LEDs
 LED2: Enable 8 LEDs for maximum illumination

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Using the Firefly Microscope System:
Recommended holding position:
It is suggested to hold the microscope, transparent cover forward, with the thumb held on
the equipment. This holding position offers relative stability and allows lens control. The index finger is
still free to rotate and adjust the focus wheel (as shown).
Brightness Adjustment:
On left rear side of the microscope, a knob allows the user to control the
brightness of the LEDs:
Backward Turn: Decrease Brightness
Forward Turn: Increase Brightness
Using the image capture control:
Press and release the Capture button to capture image frames. The
system will generate a shutter sound from the PC speaker as
confirmation.
Captur e

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Using Focus:
Based on the relative distance of the observed object, the focus wheel can be turned for a clear image.
When a higher magnification is required, the focus wheel can be turned to the left (see below). If a larger
field of view is required, the microscope can be moved farther away and the wheel turned to the right.
Default Position: Match the scale 50 to arrow mark.
Function as a laryngoscope
The Firefly Microscope can be transformed into a
laryngoscope by removing the specula and attaching a
spatula on the clip.
Free Focus:
Rotate wheel to fine
tune the ima
g
e.

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Standby and Remove device: e
p, click My
the USB
Video Device (Wireless Digital Microscope in
Windows Vista and Windows 7).
After turning off the device through Windows above, the m can be unplugged from
the PC’s USB port. Using this sequence will avoid transient voltages from potentially
causing hardware damage.
To temporarily turn off or remove the device, slide the power button to the “OFF” position. Th
device must also be turned off through the Windows operating system:
•On your Microsoft Windows Deskto
Computer in the left pane. Double-click

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Launch the Software Application:
Double-click the FireflyPro.exe icon on your comp ut er de skto p:
Viewing th
Firefly Microscope. The Microscope communicates with the
PC thr the USB compact receiver. The user can configure the video properties, review live
images, capture images, record video clips and perform a variety of powerful measurement
on functions.
features of FireflyPro are shown below:
e Images:
Pro software controls your Firefly
ough
and documentati
The main

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Tool bars
The Tools bars enable quick access to the functions of FireflyPro software. The tool bars can be
grou
Control tool bars:
ped into Control, Images and Device tool bar sets.
Icon Icon Name Function Description
Play Start the video stream preview
Pause Freeze live video image frame
Video Setting Configure video properities
Video Recording Video recording and settings (frame, period, quality, codec etc...)
Undo Undo the previous Rotation, Text Comment and Zoom
Redo Redo the previous Rotation, Text Comment and Zoom
ROI Select region of interest (ROI) on live video stream
Undo ROI Revoke ROI selection
Rotation Rotate live video 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Mirror Mirror live video horizontally
Flip Flip live video vertically
Text Comment Add text layer on image
Image Measure Launch image measurement application
Zoom + Zoom-in live video up to 300%
Zoom - Zoom-out live video down to 10%
Zoom Ratio Set Zoom ratio from 10-300
Image tool bars:
Icon Icon Name Function Description
Save Image Store frozen image
Image Capture Capture and store instant image from live video
Image Browsing Browse images in working directory
Working
Directory Pop-up to select working directory path
Edit working directory path

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Device Tool bars:
Icon Icon Name Function Description
Device Connect Refresh image device connection
Select available image devices, such as Microscope
Select a video format (default 640x4
80 YUY2)

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
C ing r nda
CAUTION o not
liquids entering the op s.
Use a dry cloth to
c l ea n the D i git a l Firefly Microscope System on a weekly basis .
Recycling the system components
Within the EU
Do not
dispose of this product as unsorted mun i cipal refuse. Submit for
separate
collection as specified b y Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
Parliament
and th e Council of the European Union on Waste E l ectr on ic and
Ele c t r i cal Equ i pmen t ( W EEE ).
If this product is contaminated, this d i re ct iv e does not ap ply . For more
specific
disposal information contact C ust omer Se rvic e.
Outside the EU
When the
product and its components reach end of life, recycle the product
according to national, state, and loca l regulations .
Accessories
REF Description
FY-MU-180 USB Cable, 180cm length
FY-MU-300 USB Cable, 300cm length
FY-DE-3U Replacement poly Speculum 3mm
FY-DE-4U Replacement poly Speculum 4mm
FY-DE-5U Replacement poly Speculum 5mm
lean ecomme tion
D apply alcohol, chemicals, or water to the lens. Any
tical assembly will damage internal component

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Service policy
All repairs on products under warranty must be performed or approved by Firefly or its authorized resellers.
ty. In addition, whether or not covered under warranty, any
product repair shall exclusively
be performed by Firefly- cer t i f i ed service personnel.
If the ontact
your
Before
are not causing the problem. When calling, please be prepared to provide:
scription of the problem.

Serial number of your product (if ap pli c ab le ).

Co s and phone number of your fac ility .

For

For
If your product requires warranty t
your F e problem
and w nnecessary returns. In case
a retu ill record all necessary information and will provide a
Return Au r, as well as the appropriate shipping address. The Return Authorization
numb
If you ha nded packing instructions:
hoses, cables, sensors, power cords, and ancillary products ( as appropriate) before
packing, unless you suspect they are associated with
the problem.
 Where ible use the arton and packing materials.
 I n ber.
It is recommended that all s or damage to the product
are the responsibility of
the
Unauthorized repairs will void the warran
product fails to function properly — or if you need assistance, service, or spare parts — c
Firefly reseller.
contacting your reseller , try to duplicate the problem and check all accessories to ensure that they

Product name and model number and complete de
mplete name, addres
out-of-warranty repairs or spare parts orders, a purchase order (or credit car d ) nu mbe r .
parts orders, the required spare or replacement part nu mbe r s .
, extended warranty, or non-warranty repair service, please contac
irefly reseller. A customer service representative will assist you in troubleshooting th
ill make every effort to solve it over the phone, avoiding potential u
rn cannot be avoided, the representative w
thorization numbe
er must be obtained prior to any return.
ve to return your product for service, follow these recomme
 Disconnect all
ver poss original shipping c
c lu de a packing list and the Return Authorization num
returned goods be insured. Claims for los
sen d e r .

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SPEC
Item Specification
IFICATIONS
Wei 22 lb)ght Approximately 100 g (0.
Length: 13.0 cm (5.2 inches)
Height: 3.6 cm (1.5 inches)
ensions (approximate) Dim (1.6 inches)
Pow
Width: 4.0 cm
er USB 5VDC, 150mA
Prot
water
ection against ingress of IPXØ
Operating conditions
Tem
Rela
Altit
Ship
perature +10°C to +40° C (+50°F to +104°F)
tive humidity 30% to 75% noncondensing
ude 700 to 1060 hPa
ping and storage conditions
Tem °C to +49°C (-4°F to +120°F)
Rela
Safe
perature -20
tive humidity 95% noncondensing max.
ty Compliance FCC, CE and RoHS compliant
Patent Patent Pending