SANXO – Scope EDU: Microscope for education
The main motivation for developing the SANXO-Scope EDU digital microscope is to bring a good image quality and still cost effective digital microscope solution for students and education institutes. It provides same or similar functionalities as its 'popular brother' the SANXO-Scope HD microscope. The main difference is that the SANXO-Scope EDU has no built in computer, it does not support the autofocus, but it enables to run image stacking and to create Hyperfocus images. Moreover it supports the 3D imaging. It provides the calibration and lots of measurement functions for gauging, labelling, marking, identifying and creating documentation.
The main advantage of using SANXO-Scope EDU for education purpose is its video streaming function. The teacher or the lecturer can provide a video stream for the audience. So a better image quality can be acquired by the students using their tablet, laptop, notebook or mobile phone. The displays of these devices gives much better contrast, sharpness and color depth than a video-projector can do.
SANXO – Scope EDU: Microscope for education - Basic Features
The main motivation for developing the SANXO-Scope EDU digital microscope is to bring a good image quality and still cost effective digital microscope solution for students and education institutes. It provides same or similar functionalities as its “popular brother” the SANXO-Scope HD microscope. The main difference is that the SANXO-Scope EDU has no built in computer, it does not support the autofocus, but it enables to run image stacking and to create Hyperfocus images. Moreover it supports the 3D imaging. It provides the calibration and lots of measurement functions for gauging, labelling, marking, identifying and creating documentation.
The "EDU SYSTEM" model is a stand alone integrated digital microscope workstation with 22" Full HD monitor, configured PC with WI-FI and LAN connection. Just switch on and use.
SANXO – Scope EDU is a reflected light microscope, because it uses the reflected beam of the incident light. Ideal to inspect opaque samples, anything that is nontransparent. The SANXO digital microscope performs all the tasks of a traditional compound microscope with the benefits of digital image processing.
Video Streaming
The main advantage of using SANXO-Scope EDU for education purpose is its video streaming function. The teacher or the lecturer can provide a video stream for the audience. So a better image quality can be acquired by the students using their tablet, laptop, notebook or mobile phone. The displays of these devices gives much better contrast, sharpness and color depth than a video-projector can do. Moreover if someone is absent he or she can follow the lecture from home. The difference between this solution and the well known Teams, Zoom etc application is that it has better quality and has no limitations. The content is password protected and the lecturer can create a groups and let them connect to the stream. Also the video stream is optimized to provide the best possible image quality. Hence the solution is ideal to demonstrate biological, chemical and electrical experimental test. The SW is running under WIN10 OS.
Setups
The dimensions of the base setup is # width:236mm, depth:423mm, height:381mm. It comes with a 5 Mpix USB3 professional camera from IDS-Imaging, The “100x” lens is the best choice for most of the cases. It is a zoom c-mount lens, which magnification is about 8X - 100X on the display*. The working distance is 50mm-200mm. The camera holder can move up and down with 100mm plus there are 3 different positions of the holder which gives plus 150 (95)mm** extra variable distance. The camera holder can be tilted with +/- 15 degree and it can be rotated with +/- 30 degree.
Zooming
Beside the advantage of the 8x-100x zoom lens the application offers a real-digital zoom. If the object distance is fixed then the user still can use the real-digital zoom by rolling the mouse wheel. Using the digital zoom the image is equally very sharp and clear on the LCD thank for the very good 18Mpixel USB3 camera from IDS-Imaging GmbH.
Hyperfocus Imaging: A big depth of field – so called hyperfocus – image can be generated using the SANXO-Scope EDU. Also a 3D mesh surface is generated which gives better understanding and a clear visualization of the object to be checked. The 3D mesh image can be rotated easily by the used using the mouse.
ONE-CLICK calibration
The SANXO-Scope LAB can easily be calibrated using a calibration card or precise calibration glass. The calibration only takes a few seconds and after that the scope can be used to measure distances accurately in real-world units(mm).
Setups and SANXO – Scope EDU: Microscope for education Prices
The basic setup comes with a heavy-duty platform and an adjustable stand at a very reasonable price. This digital microscope can be upgraded with a wide range of additional accessories such as tunable lens, tilting table, XY table or extra lightning stands, autofocus, professional monitor. SANXO supports educational organizations with extra support and discount possibilities. A standard SANXO-Scope EDU setup consists of the following products:
Models | Sanxo-Scope EDU |
|---|---|
Item no: | Basic: SC-13-01-8-100 EDU System: SC-13-02-8-100 |
Camera | IDS Imaging 5 MPixel color camera |
Lens | Zoom lens 8x-100x |
Monitor | Basic model: Not included Optional: Full HD Resolution 22" |
Camera stand | Robust and adjustable camera stand |
PC | Basic Model: PC Not Included EDU SYSTEM -Microscope -Samsung 22" LCD -INTEL NUC PC(10 Generation i3, 8GBRAM, 240GBSSD) -Dimmable 20W flat lightsource with gooseneck |
Autofocus | Basic model: manual focus Optional: Optotune |
3D imaging | Basic model: manual 3D Optional: automatic 3D |
Light source | Basic model: Dimmable LED ring light white Optional: SAN-20W white difuse flat backlight |
Frame rate | Basic: 38-62 fps EDU system: 30-70 fps |
For further information on the magnification figures of the devices click here.
EDU SYSTEM
The monitor + PC unit is integrated at the EDU SYSTEM. This is connected to the microscope and works as a stand alone digital microscope workstation.
Measurements
Distance
With the Ruler function, users can measure 2D distances between two - manually marked - points. The measurement's dimension is pixels or mm unit- after calibration.
Angle
With the SANXO-Scope HD you can measure angles. The user has to mark the 3 points manually. The measurement unit is degree.
Circle
For measuring circles, the user has two options: a manual and automatic method. With the manual method (Circle by 3 points) the user marks the 3 points, which defines the circle. With the automatic method (Canny circle detector) the user marks only a rectangle area around the circle. The dimensions are in pixels or after calibration in mm units.
DTM Code reading
If the product has identification code / QR code, DTM matrix, Barcode / then the user can use the DTM tool to read it and save the image with a name that includes time stamp and identification code.
Coordinate system
Coordinate system helps the user to make a quick check of the dimensions of the inspected object. Horizontal, vertical or a complete coordinate system can be placed in the image. The microscope system can start with the coordinate system in the optical center (like a crosshair).
2D Calibration
Using the calibration feature, distance between two points displayed on the screen can be measured using either pixel units or calibrated real-world units. The calibration process can be performed using the calibration card provided with the SANXO-Scope HD. The calibration can be initiated by opening the toolbar menu and clicking on the Calibration icon.
The measured distance is given either in pixels ('px') on the sensor or, if a calibration is present, in the chosen real-world units ('mm' by default). You may switch between the measurement modes through the toolbar menu by clicking the 'mm/px' toggle button. The corresponding menu elements can be seen on the right.
One-Click calibration
The SANXO-Scope HD can easily be calibrated using a calibration card or calibration glass. The calibration only takes a few seconds and after that the scope can be used to measure distances accurately in real-world units.
You can have your own calibration card. The setup supports adding a new calibration pattern, so if you go for higher magnification just print your new calibration card and you can use it directly. The calibration card is used for high accuracy. Its resolution is 0.015 micron. At ca. 140x magnification the 1 micron measurement accuracy can be achieved.
Overlay Graphics
The SANXO-Scope HD provides overlay graphics that can highlight and/or measure certain features for documentation. For highlighting the user can use an Arrow, Rectangle, Freehand and Text box. The user can measure circles, distances and angles. The positions of the overlay graphics will not change if the user zooms in or zooms out.
Advanced Features
There is an optional autofocus function that uses the electronically tunable lens of the Swiss company Optotune. The focal length of the electrical lenses is tuned within milliseconds by applying a control current. These options become available when such a lens is connected.
Focusing
The system provides two focusing options, which can be selected and configured in the Settings -> Autofocus tab.
In Classic mode, the focusing is triggered by a doubleclick on the target image part. Fast and accurate presets are available. When Map based mode is active, the focusing requires two steps. The map creation takes place after a doubleclick, and it takes several seconds. After finishing, you can focus simply by hovering the mouse over the desired image part. In Continuous mode the focusing takes place automatically in the center of the screen.
HDR
With the SANXO-Scope HD, applying HDR (High Dynamic Range) techniques, high dynamic range light conditions that are problematic even for the human eye, can be easily managed. During the process an image sequence is captured, applying varying exposure times. Based on the sequence the camera response can be estimated, and a pixelwise floating point representation can be created.
Image Stacking and 3D functions
The aim of Image Stacking is to increase the depth of field and obtain depth information. An image sequence, taken with uniformly changing focal distance, gives back sharp details for each part of the object. Knowing the image layer which is locally the sharpest of the sequence, a depth map can be created. Based on this information, the layers can be merged to a "superimage" , that has only focused parts. Using the previous data, a 3D-model (triangle mesh and texture) of the object can be generated. The function can be activated with the "Start capturing a focal/HDR stack" button. The upper and lower bounds of the object can be selected with the two sliders. The number of layers should be around 20. The HDR is an extra option, which should be turned on, if the image has either very bright or light parts. The Image Stacking functions can be accessed in the Right Click Menu:
Large depth of field image can be generated using a special liquid lens and Image Stacking SW mode
Using this icon you can reload the last large depth of field image generated with the Image Stacking
FAQ
1. How can I order SANXO-Scope?
Contact your local distributor or SANXO main office at sales@sanxo.eu
2. How can I try out SANXO-Scope?
Contact your local distributor or SANXO main office in Budapest, where there is a test equipment you can try out.
3. Delivery time of SANXO-Scope
The delivery time is usually 4 weeks after receiving order.
5. How to set up my system after receiving the package?
Please download the Assembly manual and follow its instructions.
6. Troubleshooting my system
Please download the User manual and try to find the solution for your problem. In case you are still not able to troubleshoot your system, please contact us at info@sanxo.eu
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