Firefly RW180 User manual

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User Manual for Firefly Microscope RW180Version: 1.2
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.
RW180
User Manual

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Copyright 2012 by Firefly Global. All rights are reserved. No one is permitted to reproduce or
duplicate, in any form, this manual or any part thereof without permission from Firefly Global
(www.fireflyglobal.com).
Firefly Global assumes no responsibility for any injury, or for any illegal or improper use of the
product, that may result from failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions,
cautions, warnings, or indications for use published in 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 laws and international treaty
provisions applicable worldwide. Under such laws, the licensee is entitled to use the copy of
the software incorporated with this instrument as intended in the operation of the product in
which it is embedded. The software may not be copied, decompiled, reverse-engineered,
disassembled or otherwise reduced to human-perceivable form. This is 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 vendors.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Firefly Global will void the
purchaser’s authority to operate the equipment 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
Operation ....................................................................................................................8
Setting up the software application：........................................................................................ 9
Connect to PC：...................................................................................................................... 9
Power the Device On：............................................................................................................. 9
recommended holding position:............................................................................................... 10
low ratio 10-100x:.................................................................................................................. 10
high ratio >100x:................................................................................................................... 11
Focus：................................................................................................................................. 12
Brightness Adjustment: .......................................................................................................... 12
Using Focus:.......................................................................................................................... 12
Using the image capture control:............................................................................................. 13
Standby and Remove device: .................................................................................................. 13
Launch the Software Application: ............................................................................................ 14
Viewing the Images: .............................................................................................................. 14
Tool bars............................................................................................................................... 14
Tool bars............................................................................................................................... 15
Control tool bars: ................................................................................................................... 15
Image tool bars: .................................................................................................................... 15
Device Tool bars: ................................................................................................................... 16
Maintenance and service ..........................................................................................17
Cleaning recommendation....................................................................................................... 17
Recycling the system components............................................................................................ 17
Accessories............................................................................................................................ 17
Service policy......................................................................................................................... 18
Specifications............................................................................................................19
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................22
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):........................................................................................ 22

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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 2.0 port.
Intended use
The Firefly Microscope System is intended to conveniently enable mobile inspection of objects.
User Profile
The Firefly Microscope System is intended for applications such as:
Art / Watches / Jewelry inspection and repairs
Electronic components inspection and repairs
Coin examination for collectors
Schools and Science Education
Medical examinations
Insect dissection and examination
Plant anatomy inspection
Skin test
Textile inspection
Industrial inspection
Print Check

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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 duc 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, ch e m icals, or water to the lens. Any liquids entering the
optical
assembly will damage internal components.

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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 Tripod x 1 pc Microscope Stand x 1 pc
USB Cable x 1pc
Tripod Adapter x 1 pc Clip x 1pc
Software Application CD

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NOMENCLATURE

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OPERATION
To obtain a clear image, please grip the Firefly Microscope; remain still and avoid vibration as much as
possible during observation.
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
Using the Firefly Microscope System:

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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).
low ratio 10-100x:
The digital microscope is placed in the "Base". The open viewing
area at the bottom of the base allows placement of samples under
the microscope for observation.
View Area

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high ratio >100x:
When there is a need to zoom in more than 100 times, maintaining body stability becomes more paramount.
In such instances, a microscope stand is recommended. When a stand is not available, it is suggested that
the digital microscope focus wheel opening should be placed towards the user, and the transparent
cover vertically downward. This enables easy access to the focus wheel and a very stable position. A
smooth desktop may be used as an observation platform. (Shown below)
Device vertically downward (stable observation)

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Focus：
Based on the relative height 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.
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 Focus:
Default Position: Match the scale 50 to arrow mark.
Free Focus:
Rotate wheel to fine
tune the image.

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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.
C apture
Standby and Remove device:
To temporarily turn off or remove the device, slide the power button to the “OFF” position. The
device must also be turned off through the Windows operating system:
•On your Microsoft Windows Desktop, click My
Computer in the left pane. Double-click 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.

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Launch the Software Application:
Double-click the FireflyPro.exe icon on your comp uter de sktop:
Viewing the Images:
FireflyPro software controls your Firefly Microscope. The Microscope communicates with the
PC through 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
and documentation functions.
The main features of FireflyPro are shown below:

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Tool bars
The Tools bars enable quick access to the functions of FireflyPro software. The tool bars can be
grouped into Control, Images and Device tool bar sets.
Control tool bars:
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 640x480 YUY2)

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning recommendation
CAUTION Do not apply alcohol, chemicals, or water to the lens. Any
liquids entering the optical assembly will damage internal components.
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

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Service policy
All repairs on products under warranty must be performed or approved by Firefly or its
authorized resellers. Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty. In addition, whether or
not covered under warranty, any product repair shall exclusively be performed by
Firefly-certified service personnel.
If the product fails to function properly — or if you need assistance, service, or spare parts —
contact your Firefly reseller.
Before contacting your reseller, try to duplicate the problem and check all accessories to
ensure that they are not causing the problem. When calling, please be prepared to provide:
•Product name and model number and complete description of the problem.
•Serial number of your product (if applicable).
•Complete name, address and phone number of your facility.
•For out-of-warranty repairs or spare parts orders, a purchase order (or credit card) number.
•For parts orders, the required spare or replacement part numbers.
If your product requires warranty, extended warranty, or non-warranty repair service, please
contact your Firefly reseller. A customer service representative will assist you in
troubleshooting the problem and will make every effort to solve it over the phone, avoiding
potential unnecessary returns. In case a return cannot be avoided, the representative will
record all necessary information and will provide a Return Authorization number, as well as
the appropriate shipping address. The Return Authorization number must be obtained prior
to any return.
If you have to return your product for service, follow these recommended packing
instructions:
•Disconnect all hoses, cables, sensors, power cords, and ancillary products (as appropriate) before
packing, unless you suspect they are associated with the problem.
•Wherever possible use the original shipping carton and packing materials.
•Include a packing list and the Return Authorization number.
It is recommended that all returned goods be insured. Claims for loss or damage to the
product are the responsibility of the sender.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification
Weight Approximately 100 g (0.22 lb)
Dimensions (approximate)
Length: 13.0 cm (5.2 inches)
Height: 3.6 cm (1.5 inches)
Width: 4.0 cm (1.6 inches)
Power USB 5VDC, 150mA
Protection against ingress of water IPXØ
Operating conditions
Temperature
+10°C to +40° C (+50°F to +104°F)
Relative humidity
30% to 75% noncondensing
Altitude
700 to 1060 hPa
Shipping & storage conditions
Temperature -20°C to +49°C (-4°F to +120°F)
Relative humidity 95% noncondensing max.
Safety Compliance FCC, CE and RoHS compliant
Patent Patent Pending

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LIMITED W ARRANTY
Limited Hardware Warranty (through distributors & resellers)
FireFly Global hardware products purchased in the U.S. come with a 1-year limited hardware warranty. The warranty is extended
through Firefly Global authorized representatives and resellers. If you have a warranty claim, please contact the store,
distributor, or website through which the product was purchased.
What is covered by this limited hardware warranty?
This limited hardware warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in your FireFly Global hardware products.
What is not covered by this limited hardware warranty?
This limited hardware warranty does not cover:
•Software, including the operating system and software added to or bundled with the FireFly Global hardware products
•Problems that result from:
•External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power
•Servicing not authorized by FireFly Global
•Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions
•Failure to follow the product instructions
•Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by FireFly Global
•Products with missing or altered serial numbers
•Products for which FireFly Global or its distributors have not received payment
•Normal wear and tear
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). FIREFLY GLOBAL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN
HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR PACKING SLIP OR INVOICE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY OR FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS
AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR