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Contents list Navigation instructions User Guide EVOCAM ICON digital microscope FM 557119 Vision Engineering been certified for the quality management system ISO 9001:2008.
NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS The symbols in the left-hand margin of each page of the manual will enable you to carry out the following functions: The buttons in text below do not function. They are for illustrative purposes only. Contents Click on this button to display the Contents page. Back one page.
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PREFACE System serial numbers Unit type Serial number EVOCAM ICON Multi-axis stand Ergo stand Focus assembly Transmitted substage illumination module (option) EVOCAM ICON Ergo stand On the rear of the unit. At the base of the column at the back.
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All such warranties are hereby excluded to the fullest extent Copyright in this document is owned by Vision Engineering Ltd. Any person is hereby permitted by law. authorised to view, copy, print and distribute this document subject to the following We have compiled the texts and illustrations as accurately as possible.
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Polarisation filter (option) Disclaimer Multi-axis stand MAINTENANCE General Objective lens Safety Cabling Troubleshooting Cleaning Taking care of your EVOCAM ICON Servicing OPERATION Symbols used FIRMWARE UPGRADE Quick start Warning! Control functions Firmware upgrade Warning of electrical shock hazard Power on/off...
Vision Engineering and its products conforms to the requirements Never use chemicals to clean coloured surfaces or of the EC Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ...
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SYSTEM Contents Sub-assemblies Start page Standard box contents: EVOCAM ICON camera unit Power supply unit Plug cord HDMI cable EVOCAM ICON Preface USB3 cable ECH007 Lens cloth System Diagram 2mm HEX key Assembly...
Optical data Contents Objective Part Magnification Working Field of view Field of view Start page lens number zoom range* distance at min. zoom at max. zoom (width / height) (width / height) Full field: 2.27x – 68.04x 241.0mm / 134.0mm 7.8mm / 4.2mm 0.45x ECL001...
Contents Stand options Start page Adaptor Kit OEB220 Preface Multi-axis stand System Diagram column and arm EVB021 Ergo stand with focus Assembly EVB010 Track stand Track stand with ICON interface Operation with ICON interface OEB100 OEB100 75mm Riser Block Multi-axis stand base board EVB093 Maintenance...
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Contents ASSEMBLY Track stand assembly and fitting Start page Crescent base Plain base Fit the crescent base to the column Fit the plain base to the column Fit the ICON interface bracket Fit the ICON interface bracket the column. the column. Preface Fit the ICON to the interface bracket.
Once EVOCAM ICON is installed on the stand (see page 12) connect the sub-stage power cable to the EVOCAM ICON. If assembling the optional glare reducing filter, this needs to be placed between the diffuser and the surround.
Tighten securing grub screw with HEX key provided Polarisation filter (option) Preface Please contact Vision Engineering to have polariser fitted into the unit by an authorised engineer. Multi-axis stand System Diagram Place focus assembly on the mounting post...
Plug the power supply into a mains socket. Plug the power lead from the power supply into the EVOCAM ICON power connector on the back of the unit. Maintenance Only use a Vision Engineering-authorised external ringlight with EVOCAM ICON. Specification Plug the transmitted substage illuminator cable into the connector on the rear panel of EVOCAM ICON.
OPERATION Contents Quick start Ring-light illumination control (option) Start page Power on/off - Press ‘+’ to increase brightness Zoom in - Press ‘–’ to decrease brightness Zoom out Press and hold ‘+’ or ‘-’ for fast change to Image capture illumination.
After four beeps and a few seconds the picture from the camera will appear. If not, switch your monitor to the input used for EVOCAM ICON. There will also be a panel in the top left of the screen displaying the EVOCAM ICON’s current settings. Preface To turn EVOCAM ICON off, hold the Power button in for approximately 2 seconds.
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Magnification Contents Press the Zoom-In button to enlarge the subject within the image and Zoom-Out button reduce the subject size within the image. The unit will make a sound to indicate when it has reached Start page maximum or minimum zoom limits. Magnification level OSD (On Screen Display) The current magnification level is displayed for example “x30“to show a magnification level of 30.
Main menu options Exposure options Contents To access the Main Menu press the Menu button The following main exposure options are available: Start page Auto exposure Aperture priority Manual exposure Preface System Diagram Assembly Operation Use the , and buttons to navigate the menu, and the button to make a selection.
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Auto exposure Aperture priority Contents Using this option, exposure is calculated and adjusted automatically. Target This option allows the exposure to be calculated automatically when the user brightness can be set to users desired level. sets the aperture value (F14 – F1.6 & closed). This allows easy control of the Start page depth of field while maintaining the correct exposure.
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Exposure time can all be adjusted. Aperture (F14 – F1.6 & closed), Gain (1 - Start page This option allows the user to set the EVOCAM ICON’s focus to be set 15) and Exposure time (1/10,000 – 1s) automatically if the subject is within range, or set a specific focal distance.
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Calibration Contents Press the to display the menu and use the and button to highlight Before setting a calibration, ensure the unit is in Manual Focus mode the Calibrate options icon ( ) then press the button to display the at Inf (infinity), see page 19.
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Measurement Contents Use the to highlight the right cursor icon and then press With the measurement options ( ) displayed, use the Use the buttons to move the right cursor to the required position. buttons to highlight the option required and then press to highlight Start page With both left and right cursor positions set, press...
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System Diagram following options: Press to return to the measurement options. Save: press to save the current EVOCAM ICON settings to the selected Assembly preset Highlight the Off button and press to ensure neither the cursor or the Export: press...
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Settings Set measurement units Contents With set measurement units ( ) highlighted, press With the settings options ( ) displayed, use the buttons to select from the following: To alter the units, use the buttons to highlight either mm or Start page inch, press to store the change and then press...
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Image settings Wide dynamic range Contents With the image settings ( ) option highlighted, press and then Wide Dynamic Range is only effective when in Automatic Exposure Mode. use the buttons to enable one of the following options: Activate wide dynamic range to enhance image information in shadow and Start page highlight areas of high contrast subjects.
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Save action options User interface Contents Set this option to Freeze to freeze image on first push of capture button With the user interface ( ) option highlighted, press and then use buttons to enable one of the following options: with the second press to save.
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Sound Transparency Contents With sound ( ) highlighted, press With transparency ( ) highlighted, press To turn the sound on or off, use the buttons to highlight To alter the transparency, press and then use the buttons Start page to set the percentage transparency of the menu. the required state, press to store the change and then press Press...
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System set up Reset (factory reset) Contents To reset the EVOCAM ICON to its factory settings, ensure the reset icon ( With the system set up ( ) option highlighted, press and then use the buttons to enable one of the following options:...
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Press and then again when prompted to exit playback mode. System Diagram Press P1 for 3 seconds until the EVOCAM ICON beeps to quickly switch between Automatic exposure and manual exposure modes. Assembly Switch back by following the same procedure.
(Windows 10 Camera App, AMCap, and many others) A number of software suites are available from Vision Engineering which allow for control of the camera functions via PC. Contact your local Vision Engineering Sales Representative for more information on the software available.
As the lens is polished and coated, do not use a wet or coarse cloth, avoid detergents and Ensure EVOCAM ICON is in Standby State (e.g. unit is powered on at the abrasive substances or solvents to clean it.
SPECIFICATION Contents Start page Camera resolution: HD 1080p, 1920x1080 at 50/60 Hz Monitor connections: HDMI Monitor requirements: HD ready or full HD (recommended) Outputs: HDMI, USB3.0 Preface Image capture: USB 2.0 High-speed System Diagram Dimensions: 11 x 16.5 x 14 cm (w x h x d) Assembly Power: Max.
SERVICING Contents Service record Start page Service Comments Date of service Date of next service Company Signature Preface System Diagram Assembly Operation Maintenance Specification Exit SERVICING...
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of invoice to the original purchaser. If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at facilities of Vision Engineering or elsewhere, all at the System Diagram option of Vision Engineering.
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