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- Page 1 INSPEX 3 User Manual User Manual FI 806-005 P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.7 c: Network Settings........................18 INSPEX 3 SFTP Network connection ....................18 NFS Configuration ..........................19 Front Panel Capture Image ........................ 19 3.7 d: Users Settings .......................... 20 P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... - Page 3 Technical Specifications ........................37 General Safety ........................... 38 Electrical Safety ..........................38 Declaration Of Conformity ........................ 39 Warranty ............................39 End User Licence Agreement – Ash Technologies Ltd. 2016.............. 40 P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14...
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Page 4: Section 1: Introduction
The INSPEX (Fig 1.) is a full HD (1080p) digital microscope inspection system that operates without a PC. Inspex 3 is a powerful, flexible, and intuitive HD digital microscope designed around ASH’s new 30X HD Zoom Camera module. ASH has developed unique patented high-speed image processing algorithms delivering exceptional image quality, super-fast focus speed, and smooth digital zoom that makes inspection simpler, ergonomic, and efficient. - Page 5 INSPEX 3 User Manual AshTruColour™ - True Colour Reproduction: View true colour reproduction of your sample with the INSPEX 3. Replicate real colours as seen with the naked eye. Advanced Camera Settings: The new Advanced Camera Settings give the user more power to enhance the image for a wide range of inspection and measurement capabilities RTLDC™Real-Time Lens Distortion Correction*:...
- Page 6 Ring Light, DomeLight, Polarised Light and UV Light to address any inspection application. *Global Patent applied for by ASH. P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14...
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Page 7: Package Contents
Arm Brackets • Arm Receiver • User Manual • Cleaning Cloth Please retain the packaging in case there is a need to return the unit for service or repair. P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 8: Optional Inspex 3 System Components
• Useful for inspecting electronic components, medical devices and metal cutting tools. • The rotating viewer easily attaches to the standard +5 Ash lens *For full list of system components please contact us: info@ashvision.com P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 9: Section 2: Installation
Arm Bracket and ground the ESD cable to bench. Route the HDMI cable to the monitor. Insert the mouse dongle and keyboard dongle into the side ports on the INSPEX 3. Note: The mouse dongle must be plugged in before powering the INSPEX 3 unit on. This will enable the mouse to be detected, Connect the cables to their corresponding ports on the INSPEX 3. -
Page 10: Connections
8. To recall an overlay Graticule file, you must also ensure the focal plane is set prior to opening the overlay. 10 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 11: Section 3: System Navigation
Save File Open File Overlay Measurement Image Stacking Log On/Off Note: The toolbar can be hidden by selecting 'AutoHide Main Toolbar' from the System Settings. (Page 15) 11 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 12: Toolbar Icons Explained
A crosshair is provided for targeting areas of interest. When the Overview icon is clicked again, the camera will return to the original zoom level. 12 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 13: Settings
The values for these disabled settings are not relevant when auto exposure is set active) White Balance: White balance can be carried out to colour balance the camera 13 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... - Page 14 Please note: Select which Ringlight LED quadrant to turn on/off. Set the Intensity value of the LEDs and toggle all the LEDs ON/OFF. The INSPEX 3 will auto detect the Measurements are only valid if the measurement icon shows. type of Ringlight that is connected. When the Dome Ringlight is connected, the quadrant buttons are disabled.
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Page 15: B: System Settings
*Any camera changes that wish to be applied can be saved via Settings>System>Save Startup Settings or can be saved for a specific inspection or measurement by saving a .ash measurement file. These specific camera settings will reload when the file is reopened 3.7 b: System Settings... -
Page 16: System Settings Continued
This feature allows the user to set a shutdown time after start-up. Once the user has set the specific time and selected “Apply”, the user is prompted with a message to confirm that this 16 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... - Page 17 Settings N.B.* If you are viewing a particular object which requires custom settings such as Brightness, Exposure, Magnification, etc.(System settings) then you may want to save them as a .ash file so you can easily load them if viewing the object again in the future as a graticule or measurement.
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Page 18: C: Network Settings
Static IP, Network Mask and Default Gateway. To configure the DHCP ,the INSPEX 3 must be connected to a network via a straight ethernet cable. Select DHCP and press apply and the network configuration will be automatically applied. -
Page 19: Nfs Configuration
Network Settings continued: NFS Configuration: The INSPEX 3 can connect to a Network File System (NFS) server running on a Linux/Windows machine. To connect to the NFS server you will need the IP Address of the server and the full Path to the shared folder. -
Page 20: D: Users Settings
INSPEX 3 User Manual 3.7 d: Users Settings Fig 9. User Settings There are 3 levels of access on the INSPEX 3. Superuser, Admin and User. Superuser: Complete control of all functions with no restrictions. The Superuser can create, edit and limit all “Admin” and “User” accounts. Please see Fig. 9a. -
Page 21: Users Continued
INSPEX 3 User Manual Users Continued: Fig 9a. User details 21 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 22: E: Upgrade Settings
“Upgrade System Software” button to upload the files. Upgrades should be installed individually for Camera Software and Ringlight firmware. (Fig. 10) *Upgrade files, if available, can be obtained from Ash. Upgrades are included in your standard warranty, which is valid one year from purchase. (Please see page 38 for full warranty policy). Please contact Ash for further details on upgrades. -
Page 23: F: Information Settings
The INSPEX provides a File System Check utility that can be used to scan the internal file system for any errors, and repair any issues detected. 23 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 24: Save File
INSPEX as a measurement, the measurements can then be edited. They cannot be edited when opened via the Overlay Graticule function. This file is only recognized by INSPEX 3 units and cannot be opened on a PC. -
Page 25: Open File
3.9 : Open File To open an image (.bmp / .jpg), or a measurement file(.ash), click on the open file icon. Files can be accessed here from internal or USB storage. Folders or files can also be created or deleted. To delete an item, select open file, right-click the file and select the delete option. -
Page 26: Overlay (Graticule)
• Click on the Measurement icon. Use the tools to add dimensions, shapes and text over the image. Click on the Save icon and choose ‘Save As Ash File’. • To open and use this newly created file, click on the Overlay icon. When opening this file, the INSPEX will recall any dimensions, shapes, or text that was saved. -
Page 27: Alternative Method Of Creating Overlays Using An Image Editor
Save this detail as a Merged Overlay Image (Fig.10) for reference, or alternatively save an observation. It can only be exported as an image .jpg/.bmp and not as an .ash file. This is to prevent the Overlay/Preset from being accidently overwritten. -
Page 28: Measurement & Annotation
.jpg files (.jpg to reduce file size) Antialiasing: Enable this to smooth line curves. Fig. 15 measurement settings Show/Hide Dim Text: Show/Hide Dimension text if required 28 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 29: Grid Settings
A measurement contains the System Settings specific to that measurement file and will adjust lens diopter, illumination magnification and so forth, when opened. The live view will not revert to current settings. 29 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 30: System Setup For Measurement
• DO NOT manually adjust the height of the object or the height of the INSPEX 3. • You can now zoom out from full magnification (via zoom out icon) until the area you wish to measure can be viewed. -
Page 31: Image Stacking
Note: If you wish to extend the range of the focus because of high components, you can check the “Ignore Focus Limits box”. Note: this may cause artefacts. Fig. 18 31 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14... - Page 32 Make an adjustment and set again if required. Top In focus When you are satisfied with the settings, click the Start button (D) and the Inspex will start processing the image. 32 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14...
- Page 33 (Fig.22). Doing so will increase the time taken to process the image stack and will also increase the file size of the image. Fig. 22 33 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14D, SW Rev 1.14...
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Page 34: Section 4: Measurement Accuracy
It is important to remember that measurements are only accurate when the area being measured is at the correct focal point of the lens. 34 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14C, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 35: Magnification Table
INSPEX 3 User Manual Magnification Table: Fig. 25 Approximate specifications obtained using a 24” Monitor. Depth of Field measured with optimal image settings 35 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14C, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 36: Section 5: Presets
Select measurement and add new measurement detail if required (dimensions, text, and so forth). You can then save these changes as a (.ash) file in the Preset folder (Fig.27) Note: This file must be called preset1.ash through to preset5.ash, corresponding to each preset number. -
Page 37: Technical Specifications
20%RH to 80%RH (no condensation) Storage: -10C to +60C Operating Temperature Operating: +5C to +40C Never look directly at the LED light source for a prolonged period of time. 37 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14C, SW Rev 1.14... -
Page 38: General Safety
General Safety • Indoor use only • Exercise caution when lifting, handling or moving the Inspex 3. • Exercise caution when installing or removing accessories, ensuring a central and stable body position, thus preventing any possible strains or injury. •... -
Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity
INSPEX 3 User Manual Declaration Of Conformity: We, Ash Technologies Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that this product INSPEX 3, of the brand Ash Technologies to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: BS EN 60601-1-2:2015 Medical Electrical Equipment –... -
Page 40: End User Licence Agreement - Ash Technologies Ltd. 2016
Please read this EULA carefully. The Software is provided to you pre-installed on your Ash Product. By purchasing and using the Ash Product, the End User accepts all of the terms and conditions set out in this EULA. If the End User does not wish to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of this EULA, do not use the Ash Product. - Page 41 (a) following wilful damage to the Software or the Ash Product or negligence in their use; (b) where the Software or Ash Product has not been used, maintained, and/or stored in accordance with any instructions or recommendations given by the Licensor or in accordance with the provisions of this EULA;...
- Page 42 (b) Subject to the rest of the provisions of this Clause 5.10, the cumulative liability of the Licensor in respect of any and all claims made under or in connection with this EULA shall not exceed an amount that is equal to the price paid for the ASH Product excluding VAT and other applicable taxes.
- Page 43 Parties relating to its subject matter and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements, arrangements, or understandings between them relating to such subject matter. 43 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14C, SW Rev 1.14...
- Page 44 The product on which the Software is installed Software The software which is pre-installed on the Ash Product and any upgrades, revisions, or new versions which may be supplied by the Licensor or made available to the End User from time to time...
- Page 45 INSPEX 3 User Manual 45 | P a g e INSPEX 3 English Rev 1.14C, SW Rev 1.14...
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