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HIROX High Resolution Digital-Video Microscopy System

The HIROX digital microscope allows for clear, high resolution digital pictures of a wide variety of objects.

HIROX RH-2000

Specification from https://www.hirox-usa.com/ 

Camera

 

Imaging Device

1/1.9-inch 2.38 Mega-pixel CMOS Image Sensor

Total Pixels

1952 (H) ×1241 (V)

Effective Pixels

1945 (H) ×1225 (V)

Visual Pixels

1920 (H) ×1200 (V)

Scanning Method

Progressive Scan

Frame Rate

50 Frame/Sec (Max) at 1920 x 1200 Resolution
100 Frame/Sec (Max) at Binning

Electronic Shutter

Auto (1/24 ~1/100000)
Manual 1~1/50000

Supercharge Shutter

Preference Setup (17 ~ 1/100000)

Gain

Auto / Manual 0dB~12dB

White Balance

AUTO (One Push), MANUAL (R, B)

Back Focus

NOT Required

Light Source 

 

Lamp

High Intensity LED

Lamp Life

30,000 hours (Average)

Color Temperature

5700K (Typical)

Output

Camera

MyCom Contoller

Motorized Z-Axis

External

 

USB 3.0 Series B

USB 2.0 Series B
ACS, Rotary, External Devices, Others

5 Phase Step Motor Driver Integrated

Foot Switch (Capture / Capture Image)

Interface

USB Ports

Through PC

 

USB 2.0 Series A / 2Types

LAN, USB 3.0 / 2.0, HDMI, Others

Power

Supply Voltage

Consumption

 

AC100V~240V 50/60Hz

120 VA

  

Environmental Resistance

 

Ambient Temperature

5 ~ 40℃ (41~104F)

Relative Humidity

20 ~ 80% RH (No Condensation)

Atmosphere

Corrosive Gas Prohibited

Altitude

Below 2000 Meter

Storage Temperature

15℃ ~ 50℃ (No Condensation)

Contamination Degree

2

Overvoltage Level

 

Weight

 

Main Unit

3.6 Kg (7.94lb)

Dimension

Camera Unit

Main Unit

 

1.0 Kg (2.20lb)

270mm (W) × 75mm (H) × 230mm (D)
10.63" (W) × 2.95" (H) × 9.06" (D)

 

Standard Software

Observation Functions

Camera Setup Preview
Mode Function (save camera settings)
My Com Communication (ACS)
Gamma Correction / Edge Enhancement
Hue / Chroma Correction and Chroma ON/OFF
Brightness Level
Live Anti-Halation / HDR
Camera Shake Correction
Auto Brightness / Tone Curve Adjustment

 

Observation Tool

Focus Control / Focus Indicator
Light Shift (Full, Partial, Lateral and Others)
LED Lamp ON/OFF
Real-Time Digital Zoom / Rotary Head Control
Grid Settings (Various Functions are available)
Custom Tool Bar and Quick Function Key
Split Monitor (Horizontal, Vertical, 4 window)
Cropping Image / Turning Over, ±90 Rotation

 

 

Various Functions

Full Focus / Auto-Focus
Quick Extended Depth of Field
Auto Multi-Focus 3D Merge Depth Composition
Auto-Positioning Depth Composition
3D Multi-Focus / 3D Model Preview Function

 

Enhanced Digital Processing

High-Resolution Image (10560×6600 ~ 2400×1800)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) / Anti-Halation Function
Image Adjustment:Contrast, Edge, Hue/Chroma Correction
Image Improvement:Auto Brightness / Tone Curve, Noise Removal

 

Measurement Functions

Auto Calibration Select (ACS):Recognize Lens, Zoom, Objective Lens, Adapter
Distance, Angle, Radius, Diameter, Area and Other Tools
Automatic Measurement:Contamination Degree 2 Auto-Count, Auto-Area, Auto-Edge Detection
Scale Display (Various Setup Available in Metric/Inch)
Statistic Result Data CSV or MS Office Output
Wide Image Measurement

 

Recording

Image Format:Exif-JPEG (compressed), Exif-TFF (non-compressed)
Capture Still Image (1920×1200 ~ 768×480)
Maximum Non-Tiled Resolution Image:Sec 10560 (H) × 6600 (V)
Maximum Tiled Resolution Image 15000 (H) × 15000 (V)
Movie - 1920x1200, 860x600
Time Lapse at Specified Time Interval (Minimum 0.1 Sec)
Auto Cordinate Axis / Position Capture

 

Utility

Image Data Parameter
Comments / Annotation / Scale / Date / Image Information
Easy Report Function and Export to MS Office
Password Protection (Calibration / User setup)
Language (ENG, JPN, FRN, GER, ITA, SPA, KOR, CHN, RUS )
Help (Pop-up User Guide / Manual)

Advanced Software

3D Measurement Functions

3D Display(Original Color / Wireframe / Pseudo Color Display)
3D Profile Measurement(Height, Length, Angle, Radius, Others
3D Model Illumination Simulation
3D Profile Roughness Measurement
3D Volume and Area Measurement
3D Image Height Point Measurement
HDR / Anti-Halation 3D Model
2D Image 3D Profile Measurement
3D Image Map CSV Output(Import to Various 3D application Software)
Noise Filter and Removal
3D Model Level Correction

 

Tiling

2D Tiling (Up to 15000 x 15000 pixels)
Up to 25 times (V) x 18.75 times (H) FOV
3D Tiling (Up to 10000 x 10000 pixels)
Up to 12.5 times (V) x 16.7 times (H) FOV

HIROX KH-7700

By using a variety of lenses, the HIROX KH-7700 has zoom capabilities ranging from 10x to 7000x magnification of objects. The HIROX KH-7700 system combines ease of use with the ability to perform many different types of functions. In addition, the HIROX KH-7700 is easily upgradeable to further increase it’s capacities.

Current Capabilities of the HIROX KH-7700 at William & Mary 

Upgrades to the HIROX-'06

Upgrades to the HIROX-'07 (pdf)

Pictures taken with the HIROX: These pictures display the amazing things that can be done with the HIROX microscope.

Videos

Read more about the HIROX equipment updates in the following links:

January 2012 Newsletter

May 2011 Newsletter

January 2011 Newsletter

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