Measuring Circles - southern science supply MicroSight 1.3MP User Manual

HOW TO MEASURE AN ANGLE
Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open.
Place the microscope down on any ruler and adjust the focus knob until the image is sharp.
NOTE: When measuring an angle, it is best to focus on the actual item you want to measure
when calibrating.
Click the Measurement button, and the Measurement window will appear.
NOTE: You must calibrate again if you change the distance, magnification, or resolution. Follow
the full calibration directions on page 16.
Select Calibrate
Select the Line Mode
to Angle Mode
Touch your MicroSight microscope to your specimen. Focus. Click the
button on the Tool Bar and the image will freeze. Right click the mouse and drag down the
right side of the angle to get the outside measurement. Right click and drag down to the
left to get the inside measurement.
Right click the mouse and drag
down the right side of the angle
to get the outside measurement.
Right click and drag down to
the left to get the inside
measurement.
inside measurement
After you have made your measurement, click the Snapshot button or the
save the measured image. Click the
Save new settings
outside measurement
back button to return to a live screen.
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Measurement
Release the mouse and right
click again where you left off
and drag to the opposite side
of the angle.
Save button to